Old Post Office, Federal architecture at Dodge Street, Omaha, United States.
The Old Post Office was a Federal-style building on Dodge Street in Omaha, distinguished by a 190-foot clock tower with four-faced timepieces. The structure featured pink granite walls accented with sandstone on its upper levels.
Construction took place between 1898 and 1906 under architect John Latenser Sr., with the building initially serving as the Custom House. The project represented a major investment for the city at that time.
The demolition of this structure in 1966 motivated citizens to establish preservation movements for protecting other historical buildings in downtown Omaha.
Four granite pieces from the original building are on display at the Ethel C. Flannigan Memorial Architectural Garden, serving as a reminder of the structure's former presence. The garden provides a quiet setting to view these salvaged elements.
The building featured a large glass skylight spanning about 100 feet across above its central atrium, bringing natural light into the heart of the structure. A copper roof covered the remaining sections of the building.
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