National Register of Historic Places

Columbian School

Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
Listed
November 28, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001769

About this property

The original Columbian Elementary School is a former public elementary school located at 3819 Jones Street in Omaha, Nebraska. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Columbian School in 1990. It was declared an Omaha Landmark in 1990. Originally opened in the 400th anniversary year of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas, the school is a two-story building that was opened in 1892 and named in honor of the captain. According to the City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, "Columbian School is an excellent and rare example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture." Notable Omaha architect John Latenser, Sr. employed the style for many of the most important civic and commercial buildings constructed in Omaha in the late 19th century. Following a rehabilitation in 1992, the former school was converted to rental residential space using federal historic preservation tax credits. When the original Columbian closed, the community requested its name be given to a new school.

Location

3819 Jones St.
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
41.25341, -95.96977

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Columbian School listed on the National Register?

Columbian School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Columbian School?

Columbian School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Columbian School?

The period of significance for Columbian School is recorded as the industrial era.

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