Aquila Court Building
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| Aquila Court Building | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Architect: | Holabird & Roche |
| Architectural style(s): | Renaissance |
| Added to NRHP: | October 02, 1973 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 73001059 |
| Governing body: | Private |
The Aquila Court Building, formerly known as the Sheraton Omaha, and presently known as the Magnolia Hotel, is located at 1615 Howard Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Built in 1923, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[2]
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Designed by architectural firm Holabird and Roach for capitalists Charles and Raymond Cook of Chicago, the Aquila Court Building was built in a "U" shape and designed after the Bargello in Italy.[3] The faces of George and Aquila Cook were emblazoned on the front of the building. A mixed-use building from its inception, the building's interior courtyard featured extensive landscape gardening. The original garden design resembled an Italian formal garden with stone paths, pools with goldfish, canals and numerous plants. A four-story building, the original design included court-level commercial space and studio apartments, as well as office space.
The building has underwent several major renovations. In 1972 the gardens were removed and completely covered with marble slabs and fountains.[4] In 1996 it was renovated by the Sheraton corporation and in 2006 by the Magnolia Hotels chain.[5]
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[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ "Nebraska National Register Sites in Douglas County," Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 9/30/07.
- ^ "Magnolia Hotel". Retrieved 9/30/07.
- ^ Gerber, K. and Spencer, J.S. (2003) Building for the Ages: Omaha's architectural landmarks. Landmarks, Inc. p 158.
- ^ "Backgrounder Management Company". Retrieved 9/30/07.
