Bee Building, Commercial building in Downtown Omaha, United States.
Description
The Bee Building is a seven-story red granite structure in downtown Omaha located at the intersection of 17th and Farnam Streets. Carved beehives adorn its exterior, serving as the defining design element of the building.
History
Newspaper editor Edward Rosewater commissioned architect Solon Spencer Beman to design and construct the building in 1888. The project was part of the expansion of the newspaper industry in Nebraska during the late 1800s.
Culture
The building served as home to the Omaha Bee newspaper for decades and shaped the news industry in the city. The bee carvings on the exterior were a visual connection between the structure's name and its original purpose.
Practical
The building sits in an active commercial district near other historic structures and major streets. The location is easy to reach on foot and provides a good overview of the area's architecture.
Did you know?
The building was among the first office structures west of Chicago to receive central air conditioning when it was installed during renovations in 1935. This technology was remarkable at the time and made the space a modern comfort for workers.
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