NRHP: Cornish Apartments

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Cornish Apartments (Joel N. Cornish House)

NRHP Reference #: 74001111

NRHP Listing Date: 19740813

Location

1404 S 10th, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska

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Summary

The Joel N. Cornish house, built in 1886, is an excellent example of the French Second Empire style. Colonel Cornish, a lawyer and businessman, moved to Omaha in 1886 and served as president of the National Bank of Commerce. The Cornish family lived in the house until 1911, when it was converted into apartments.

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