Rosewater School | |
Rosewater School, seen across 13th Street | |
Location | 3764 South 13th Street, Omaha, Nebraska |
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Coordinates | 41°13′24.56″N95°56′1.64″W / 41.2234889°N 95.9337889°W Coordinates: 41°13′24.56″N95°56′1.64″W / 41.2234889°N 95.9337889°W |
Built | 1910 [1] |
Architect | Frederick W. Clarke [1] |
Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th century Revivals |
NRHP reference No. | 85001070 [2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 16, 1985 |
Designated OMAL | September 18, 1984 [1] |
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