Wattles House

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Wattles House

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The Wattles House located at 320 South 37th Street
Location Omaha, Nebraska
Coordinates 41°15′26″N95°58′05″W / 41.25722°N 95.96806°W / 41.25722; -95.96806 Coordinates: 41°15′26″N95°58′05″W / 41.25722°N 95.96806°W / 41.25722; -95.96806
Built 1895 [1]
Architect Thomas R. Kimball [1]
Architectural style(s) Chateauesque Style
Designated April 11, 1995 [1]
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Location of Wattles House in Nebraska

The Wattles House is located at 320 South 37th Street in the Midtown area of Omaha, Nebraska. Designed by renowned Omaha architect Thomas Kimball in the Chateauesque style, the house was built in 1895. [2] It was designated an Omaha Landmark on April 11, 1995, and is part of the Gold Coast Historic District, which was listed as on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Gurdon Wattles was a noted Omaha business leader who was the organizer of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha. The Wattles House was designed by Thomas Kimball, who was architect-in-chief for the Exposition. The Wattles house is one of the few examples of the Chateauesque style in Omaha. The house has been a single family dwelling for many years and its outlying carriage house has been made into apartments. [3]

Gurdon Wattles American businessman

Gurdon Wallace Wattles was an early businessman, banker and civic leader in Omaha, Nebraska who became responsible for bankrolling much of early Hollywood. Wattles was said to possess "all the right credentials to direct Omaha's fortunes for the twentieth century in the post-pioneer era: humble beginnings, outstanding ability, a fine intellect, impeccable manners, driving ambition, and a ruthless streak."

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission – List of Landmarks". Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
  2. Thomas Kimball, Omaha Public Library. Retrieved 2/12/08.
  3. "Gurdon Wattles House", City of Omaha Landmark Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 12/14/09.