About this property
The Farnam Building is located in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska. It is a seven-story, 110-foot-tall (34 m), historic building that was constructed in 1929. It is adjacent to the First National Bank Building to the east, and Farnam Plaza, an eight-story building that houses the Opera Omaha offices, to the west. The building had been important fixture in Omaha's downtown business community since the 1930s. Northup-Jones restaurant was located on the first level and was frequented by Omaha's financial and lawyer community.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000171. It was listed on March 9, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Farnam Building listed on the National Register?
Farnam Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Farnam Building?
Farnam Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Farnam Building?
The period of significance for Farnam Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Farnam Building?
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