Aquila Court Building
Aquila Court Building, Renaissance Revival hotel in downtown Omaha, United States.
Description
The Aquila Court Building is a four-story Renaissance Revival hotel in downtown Omaha with a U-shaped design and carved stone faces adorning its exterior. The structure contains interior courtyards that provide light and ventilation to the central section of the building.
History
The structure was built in 1923 by the architectural firm Holabird and Roche for Chicago investors and earned National Register of Historic Places status in 1974. This period marked a time when American cities adopted European design styles for major commercial buildings.
Culture
The building reflects strong European architectural influence on American commercial design from the 1920s. This blend of Old World style with American business needs appears in the carved stone details and the courtyard layout.
Practical
The building still functions as a hotel operating under the Magnolia brand and offers rooms in Omaha's central business district. It remains accessible and maintains its role as a working hotel in the downtown area.
Did you know?
The interior courtyard originally featured stone pathways, goldfish pools, and water channels before being redesigned in 1972 with marble and fountains. This transformation significantly altered the character of the central courtyard space.
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