1200 Landmark Center
| Landmark Center | |
|---|---|
The Farnam Hotel in 2010 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°15′27″N 95°55′55″W / 41.2574°N 95.9319°W |
| Completed | 1990 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 255 ft (78 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Holabird & Root |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access | Metro Transit |
| Website | |
| www | |
Landmark Center is a building complex that contains a 255 ft (78 m), 15-story high-rise building and data center. It is located at the corner of South 13th and Farnam Streets in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States.[1] Landmark Center was built in 1990 by BetaWest Properties Inc. for Northwestern Bell and was previously known as 1200 Landmark Center.[2] The high-rise portion of the complex was converted into a hotel, which opened on May 20, 2021.
History
In February 1988, it was announced that BetaWest Properties Inc. would be building a twelve-story tall building and an additional four story building for Northwestern Bell.[3] The month after, it was announced that an entire block of the Old Market would be demolished to make way for the building. This included the Dewey and Stone Building, which was built in 1876.[4] The building was the oldest commercial structure in Downtown Omaha and had its facade preserved.[5]
Demolition of the buildings on site was halted in October 1988 after many demolition vehicles were damaged, causing many employee's to leave Omaha.[6] However, work commenced two days later after labor pact allowed the plan to resume.[7] Construction began that same month after a majority of the buildings on site were razed.[8] By 1989, the plan changed to a 15-story high-rise building, a 480-stall parking garage, and a five story data center.[9]
1200 Landmark Center officially opened in February 1991.[10] After the completion of 1200 Landmark Center, US West announced that it would leave the real-estate market and would be selling the data center portion of the building. They would sell the data center to Phillip Morris Capital and would then lease it.[11]
The high-rise portion of the complex was renovated into a hotel, which opened in May 2021.[12]
See also
References
- ^ "1200 Landmark Center in Omaha". skydb.
- ^ "Hotel added to downtown Landmark is named: The Farnam : Lund Company".
- ^ "Northwestern Bell project to include computer center". The Lincoln Star. February 13, 1988. p. 8. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "City Plan for BetaWest Criticized by Three". Omaha World-Herald. March 10, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Writer, Cindy Gonzalez World-Herald Staff (June 17, 2021). "Redefining downtown: Rescuing historic facades can be hit or miss venture". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Violence causes workers to quit jobs in Omaha". Lincoln Journal Star. October 6, 1988. p. 20. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Labor pact lets BetaWest plan resume". The Lincoln Star. October 8, 1988. p. 16. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "BetaWest Project". Omaha World-Herald. February 5, 1989. p. 124. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Cranes Helping Build U S West's Computer Center". Omaha World-Herald. December 27, 1989. p. 19. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Businesses Hear Merits of Landmark". Omaha World-Herald. August 29, 1991. p. 20. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "US West sells data center". The Grand Island Independent. November 2, 1991. p. 24. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Stone, Alexandra (May 20, 2021). "'A different level of experience': The Farnam hotel will welcome first guests this week". KETV. Retrieved June 27, 2025.