NRHP Reference # 85000066 Opened 1887 Added to NRHP 11 January 1985 | Built 1887-1902 Designated OMAL September 12, 1978 Architectural style Chicago school | |
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Architecture firm Mendelssohn, Fisher and Lawrie Similar Eggerss‑O'Flyng Building, Anheuser‑Busch Beer Depot, Beebe and Runyan Furniture, Hill Hotel, Hospe Music Warehouse | ||
Bemis omaha bag company building top 5 facts
The Bemis Bag Company Building is located at 1102-1118 Jones Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Built in 1887 in a commercial style, the building was designed by the prolific Omaha architecture firm of Mendelssohn and Lawrie. It was designated an Omaha Landmark on September 12, 1978, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1985. In addition to its own listing on the NRHP, the Building is also included in the Warehouses in Omaha Multiple Property Submission.
The Bemis Company was a national leader in the manufacturing and sale of bags and sacks for flour, grain, and other commodities. It had warehouses and manufacturing facilities in several cities across the United States.
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