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Donation checks payable to: Saturday, March 1 historic or older properties? Can certain conditions be Metropolitan Community College Foundation Conference and Exhibition Schedule grandfathered? Can the code accommodate historical Attn: Restore Omaha systems and features? Davis will describe how codes and P.O. Box 3777 8:00–9:00 a.m. Registration Connector ordinances affect older properties and outline the Omaha, NE 68103-0777 Lobby responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of historic and older properties. CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION 9:00–10:00 a.m. Keynote address Welcome to the 2008 Restore Omaha Conference, Mahoney Commons Area Energy Efficiency and Comfort in Older Homes Exhibition and Tour. We are pleased to have many quality AND TOUr CON 245 exhibitors and presenters ready to share their expertise. In Schedule of Events Protecting America’s Historic Neighborhoods Daniel Lawse • Energy Outreach Associate addition, we are especially thankful for the many sponsors Jim Lindberg • Director of Preservation Initiatives Omaha Neighborhood Center and donors who have contributed to make this event Friday, February 29 National Trust for Historic Preservation Improve comfort. Save energy. Reduce utility expenses. a success. Please take time throughout the conference to Opening Reception How are America’s communities protecting and Older homes present unique opportunities for saving thank the exhibitors, presenters, sponsors and donors for preserving historic neighborhoods? Join Jim Lindberg energy and improving comfort. Learn what you can do as he shares his perspective on how Omaha fits into the helping to create a great learning experience and sharing 7:00–10:00 p.m. Prouty Place Dos to take advantage of these opportunities throughout your national preservation scene. their passion for restoring, reviving and preserving 4825 S. 25th St. home and during a remodeling project. older properties. Opening reception and sneak peak of the remodeling of 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Keeping It Cool — Air Conditioning for a multi-use residential/commercial facility in the heart of Exhibitor Areas Open Older Properties South Omaha. Sponsors Connector Lobby and 2nd Floor Walkway CON 205 Pat Ryan • Ray Martin Company Partner Saturday, March 1 Restore Omaha Bookstore Tired of that old window air conditioner? Not sure how Metropolitan Community College Conference and Exhibition Connector, 2nd Floor Atrium to add a central air system to your older home? Then this is the session for you. Ryan will share his knowledge Friday Night Reception 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open Ask an Expert Sessions on high velocity air conditioning plus answer any B.G. Peterson Co. and Wells Fargo 9:00–10:00 a.m. Keynote Address Connector, 2nd Floor Atrium questions you might have when it comes to your 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Areas Open mechanical systems. Bring your questions and walk 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 10:00–10:30 a.m. Break away with answers. Saturday Educational Sessions Breakout Sessions and Demonstrations 10:30–11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 1 AIA Omaha and First National Bank 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch Roofing: Asphalt to Tile 4:00–6:00 p.m. 1:00–2:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2 CON 247 Advertising Restoration JAM! Closing Reception 1:00–4:00 p.m. Demonstration Session Al Owen • Owen Roofing The City Weekly 2:15–2:45 p.m. Break Owen will cover the different roof types often found 2:45–4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 3 Conference Breakout Sessions on historic or older properties. He will discuss needed regular maintenance for roofs and will cover repairs for Donors 4:00–6:00 p.m. Restoration JAM! and Closing 10:30–11:45 a.m. Reception older roofing systems. Learn how to decide whether to Bruce Frasier Architects Breakout Session One keep, repair or replace your historic tile, slate, asbestos, Critter Control of Omaha asphalt or wood roof. Simple maintenance techniques South Omaha Workers’ Cottages Destination Midtown Sunday, March 2 and repairs can help roofs last for years. CON 249 Dundee Bank South Omaha Project Tour Gavin Historical Bricks Tom Hubka • Professor, Department of Architecture Squeaks and Eeks — Household Pests J. Development Company University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 1:00–5:00 p.m. CON 209 J. Robert Perrin, AIA Hubka will share his extensive knowledge of the Organized by Landmarks, Inc. Dennis Ferraro Leo A. Daly Co. architecture of everyday people and discuss the small Douglas County Extension Services Nebraska Concrete Masonry Association workers’ cottages that sprang up in South Omaha as a Got raccoons in your attic? Are termites eating your Omaha Main Streets response to the booming beef industry from the late garage? Bats in your chimney? Ferraro can help! Tickets for the Sunday tour are available for $5.00 at the 1800s to the mid 1900s. Cynthia S. Tooker Conference Registration Center. You may also purchase Learn how to deal effectively with pests in and around your historic or older property and how to keep tickets on Sunday, March 2 at any of the tour Building Codes and Historic Houses them away. Donations site locations. CON 208 Restore Omaha is a grassroots effort. Your donations Jay Davis • Chief Building Inspector help to defray the conference costs and to offer ongoing City of Omaha workshops throughout the year. How are the City of Omaha building codes applied to 1 2 Wood Repair Through Wood Consolidation and older homes and properties better contributors to Electrical Basics plumbing system, then this is the place to be. Join Rybin, ITC 112A sustainable communities. ITC 112 a seasoned steam fitter, in learning more about the Tim Christiansen John Berger • Industrial Maintenance Instructor mechanical plumbing system in your home or business. It is not always necessary to rip off and replace damaged Window Repair: Repairing Window Weights Metropolitan Community College wood elements. This session will cover the materials and CON 206 What is knob and tube? Do you need to replace your fuse Ceramic Tile methods available to consolidate damaged wood using Don Browers • The Old House Mechanic box? Why do your lights dim when you use a hair dryer? CON 208 state-of-the-art consolidates. Do you have broken window weights? Are your windows Bring your old home questions and learn the basics of Su Harvey • Artist & Owner, Prairie Mile Tileworks jammed closed? Do you have to prop them open? Browers electrical safety for your home. Berger will use the MCC Learn about ceramic tile production, reproduction, 1:00–2:15 p.m. will demonstrate the materials, tools and methods used to demonstration lab to help explain the do’s and don’ts of restoration and the role it has played through the Breakout Session Two repair broken windows safely. changing light switches lights and receptacles. evolution of the American home — from Arts & Crafts to today’s contemporary designs. Harvey, who has a Master’s Steam and Water Heat! Degree in Ceramics, will share her knowledge of this Historic Paint Colors 2:45–4:00 p.m. CON 247 CON 205 decorative arts medium using current restoration projects Dena Sanford • Architectural Historian Eric Peterson • B. G. Peterson Co. and Jay Rybin Breakout Session Four her company is completing. National Park Service Rybin Plumbing and Heating Do you have steam heat in your property? Can it be What Style Is My House? Window Repair: Reglazing Windows Learn how to choose a historically accurate paint scheme CON 245 for your home or business. Sanford will demonstrate how repaired? Upgraded? Should you keep it? Who can do CON 206 repairs? Rybin and Peterson will answer questions about Melissa Dirr • Architectural Historian Don Browers • The Old House Mechanic to analyze paint samples from historic structures and Archeology Division Nebraska State Historical Society determine the early paint sequences that were used. She older steam heat systems and discuss their advantages Do you have old windows that need to be reglazed? Do and disadvantages. Dirr will illustrate the development of architectural styles you have broken panes and don’t know how to replace the will describe how to translate historic colors into a paint in historic homes and businesses in Omaha. She will use scheme for today. glass? Browers will demonstrate the materials, tools and local examples to show the range and diversity in Omaha techniques to replace broken glass and reglaze older and 1:00–4:00 p.m. house styles and will help participants understand How to Research Your Historic Property historic windows. Breakout Session Three elements that will help associate structures with a CON 245 particular style. Sessions marked with the AIA symbol qualify for Jennifer K. Honebrink • AIA Brick Restoration continuing education learning units. Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture, P.C. ITC 112A Local, State and Federal Incentives Who lived in your house before you bought it? Was that Brad Colvin • Brick Restoration Specialist CON 247 4:00–6:00 p.m. Restoration JAM! old garage a stable? Honebrink will lead us through the Grant Landreth • Project Coordinator State Historic Does your foundation need to be tuck-pointed or Connector, 2nd Floor Atrium processes and resources available to research your historic repaired? Do you need to remove and replace brick Preservation Office, Nebraska State Historical Society building or home. She will demonstrate online, print and Conference attendees share their own restoration projects features or can they be repaired? Learn about old and Get money to help restore your historic home or business. at the open mike JAM! session and closing reception. other tools that can be used and will indicate what kind new bricks and mortar and how to do minor repairs Obtain low interest loans for home improvements. Learn of information to look for and where to find it. yourself. Colvin will demonstrate the best ways to repair about the VIP program. Join staff from the Nebraska State and maintain historic brick structures. Learn why sand Historic Preservation Office to learn about ways to help Ask an Expert Information & Schedule Tear Downs and McMansions blasting, high-pressure water washing and machine mortar make it easier for you to afford restoring a historic CON 249 removal are destructive to brick structures. Connector, 2nd Floor Atrium Jim Lindberg • Director of Preservation Initiatives property and to hear about local homeowners who have • Ask an Expert sessions are informal, conversational National Trust for Historic Preservation Exterior Woodwork successfully completed the VIP program. sessions with experts responding to questions from Is shoe-horning massive, suburban-style homes into ITC 112A participants. historic neighborhoods a good fit? Are massive, out-of- David Lawrence • Lawrence Paint Company Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: • These are scheduled during breaks and at scale structures that completely ignore the historic Lawrence will discuss the major causes of deterioration Connected Farm Buildings lunchtime. character appearing in your neighborhood? Join Lindberg in wood and the best methods for preservation and CON 249 as he explores this trend and what communities are doing restoration of painted wood exterior elements. He will Tom Hubka • Professor, Department of Architecture 10:00–10:30 a.m. to address these issues. discuss the repair of exterior woodwork. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee TOPIC Expert Have you ever wondered why and how connected barns Window Repair Don Browers Greening an Historic Property Interior Woodwork came about? Join Hubka as he describes the innovation Brick Restoration Brad Colvin CON 208 ITC 114 of connected farm buildings in the middle of the Researching the History of Your Property Tim Hemsath • AIA, Assistant Professor Al Moellenbeck • A.J. Moellenbeck Builders 19th century. Jennifer Honebrink of Architecture, University of Nebraska Moellenbeck will talk about restoring old woodwork and Exterior Woodwork Dave Lawrence Daniel Lawse • Energy Outreach Associate, completing period replacements in historic interiors. Find Mechanical Plumbing - A Steam Fitters Dream! Omaha Neighborhood Center out if replacement woodwork is available, whether or not CON 205 12:00–12:30 p.m. How can you make your older property more green? reproduction millwork can be made and the common Jay Rybin • Rybin Plumbing and Heating Company TOPIC Expert Hemsath and Lawse will suggest ways to make historic tools needed to complete the job. If you ever had questions about your steam or water heat Window Repair Don Browers 3 4 Building Codes Jay Davis organization for architects, interns and those directly growth, development, conservation and rehabilitation of 1983. Critter Control provides environmentally sound What Style is My House? Melissa Dirr involved with the practice of architecture. AIA Omaha the community. They also strive to be responsive to the and ecologically responsible animal control and wildlife Household Pests Dennis Ferraro strives to meet the needs and interests of its members expressed health, safety, welfare and development needs management solutions for homeowners, property and the public they serve by developing public awareness of the public through the timely and adequate managers, businesses and government. Our certified 12:30–1:00 p.m. of the value of architecture and the importance of good enforcement and administration of city codes and wildlife specialists are ready to serve you today. TOPIC Expert design. For more information, go to www.aiaomaha.org. ordinances. For more information, contact the Planning For more information, call 339-2655, e-mail Wood Repair Tim Christianson main desk 444-5150, Zoning and Subdivision help desk [email protected] or visit What Style is My House? Melissa Dirr A.J. Moellenbeck Builders Al Moellenbeck has spent the 444-3426, Code Enforcement 444-5371, Historic www.crittercontrol.com. Greening Your Home Daniel Lawse past 26 years specializing in custom carpentry work and Preservation 444-5770, Permits and Inspections Local, State & Federal Incentives milling his own trim. For more information, contact Al 444-5350, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation 444-5177, The Dundee-Memorial Park Association (DMPA) is an Grandt Landreth Moellenbeck at 740-2888 or email Rental Rehabilitation 444-5201 and Lead Safe Practices active organization whose strength is a core of capable, 2:15–2:45 p.m. [email protected]. 444-5217. energetic people who enjoy working to preserve and TOPIC Expert improve the quality of the neighborhood, and a Wood Repair Tim Christianson TheBemis Park Neighborhood Association is bounded City Sprouts, Inc. is a nonprofit community gardening membership that strongly supports DMPA activities Greening Your Home Daniel Lawse by 38th Street, Hamilton Street, 33rd Street and organization. Since 1995, they have maintained through volunteer efforts and participation in the Historic Paint Colors Dena Sanford Cuming Street. The first house was built in 1889, community and family gardens in their half-acre garden association’s system of area and street captains. For Household Pests Dennis Ferraro making the neighborhood more than 119 years old. at 40th and Franklin Streets in the Orchard Hill more information, contact Jack Kubat at 556-7436 or Reinvestment Area Program (RAP) Over the years the area has gone from an affluent home neighborhood. They work with inner-city residents and [email protected]. Norita Matte of doctors and business owners to a middle class volunteers from around Omaha to grow vegetables, fruits, Karnetta Thomas family neighborhood to a neglected near slum in the flowers and herbs using sustainable gardening methods. First National Bank is a subsidiary of First National 1960s. In 1975, the Bemis Park Neighborhood They also provide a comfortable setting where people of of Nebraska, Inc. First National of Nebraska has grown Conference Exhibitors Association was formed (one of the first in Omaha), with diverse ages and backgrounds work outside together. They into the largest private banking company in the United a mission to revitalize the area. When the group was are currently remodeling their education center, a lovely States. First National and its affiliates have $20 billion in 2020 Omaha Modern Preservation Network, Inc. formed, the trend was to move west and abandon the old 1910 frame house right by the garden. For more managed assets and more than 7,500 employee associates is a proactive, volunteer group that promotes the houses. Through the efforts of the residents at the time, information, contact Andrew Jameton at 559-4680. located in 35 states. Primary banking offices are located in preservation of Omaha’s 20th century built environment. many houses were converted back to single family homes. Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota 2020 achieves this mission through public education, For more information on the Bemis Park neighborhood, City Weekly is the news & entertainment weekly of and Texas. For more information, contact Kevin Langin, documentation of historic structures, nomination of contact Judy Alderman at 558-3275 or Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs. Published every director of public relations at 341-0500 or visit structures as local or national landmarks and advocacy for [email protected]. Wednesday, the City Weekly is distributed to more than www.firstnational.com. historic preservation. Their goal is to nominate Omaha’s 1,400 locations in the metropolitan area. 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They also can help with siding, gutter and window officials and community volunteers have recommended the restoration and preservation of this irreplaceable CBSHome – Tim Reeder is a realtor specializing in old system needs and small remodeling and addition three solutions: targeted sewer separation, one deep community treasure. For more information contact and historic homes. Licensed in Nebraska and Iowa and projects. For more information, contact Mike at conveyance tunnel and three new high rate treatment executive director Nano Little at 595-2199 or backed by CBSHome, he has the experience, 598-1452 or [email protected]. facilities. During the next two years the study program [email protected]. knowledge and tools to make your next real estate will continue to refine project costs, solution concepts transaction a smooth one. 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All to serve the public and improve Omaha’s quality of life by AIA Omaha is the local chapter of the American Institute Critter Control of Omaha has provided professional products are shipped direct to your project nationwide. preparing and implementing plans and programs, which of Architects, the largest and most influential professional animal control and wildlife management services since They specialize in new constructions with an old world 5 alleviate blight and deterioration and guide the orderly 6 look, as well as historic restoration projects. Custom brick children raised in the neighborhood remain in the Miller Park/Minne Lusa neighborhood is located in the The Nebraska State Recycling Association (NSRA)is a matching is also available. They have beautiful antique neighborhood to raise families of their own. Hanscom northeastern part of Omaha. The area includes historic nonprofit coalition of businesses, communities and bricks for paving, building, indoor flooring and their one Park neighborhood is a handed-down tradition for more Fort Omaha and the Mormon Cemetery and Visitor individuals with diverse interests who are committed to of a kind clinker bricks. All products are reclaimed from than 100 years. For more information, contact Brian Center. The homes in the area were built in the early maximizing benefits of waste reduction, reuse and buildings and streets throughout the United States. The Carlin, Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association 1900s as well as many bungalow style homes. There is an recycling for social and business development. NSRA beauty and character of antique brick cannot be matched! president at 630-9760 or [email protected]. active neighborhood association and citizen patrol. For serves as a catalyst for Nebraska by providing technical For more information, call 319-354-5251 or visit more information, contact David Lawrence 455-5323 or assistance, advocacy and research through public private www.historicalbricks.com. Established in 1956, Harman Appliance is a Elijah Hassler 455-4202 or visit partnerships that lead to sustainable growth. family-owned business that works with builders and www.mpml-neighborhood-assoc.org. Founded in 1988, the Gifford Park Neighborhood contractors to supply major appliances. Lines include: NSRA envisions an organization that maintains a Association (GPNA) is a group of neighbors working General Electric, Bosch, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Jenn Mold Solutions, Inc. is a Nebraska-based company that leadership role as an advocate for resource conservation together to improve our community. The members of Air, Asko, Thermador, Gaggenau, Sub Zero and Wolf. is committed to delivering an environmentally friendly as a way of life. 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Neighborhood Center is the Morton Meadows Energy transferable warranty with non-toxic, water based, EPA Grabow Hardware Co. supplies and installs unique, Savings Program, an effort to improve comfort, reduce registered antimicrobial products. The products are a high quality door hardware, cabinet knobs and pulls, Marvin Windows and Doors/Chicago Lumber energy use by 25 percent and reduce utility expenses recognized component of the LEED green building rating and bathroom accessories. Their products provide Company has been providing quality building products neighborhood-wide through education and outreach. system developed by the United States Green Building function and durability while allowing you to express and services in Omaha since 1876. For more Also featured is the Omaha Neighborhood Scan service, Council (USGBC). Their water-based products mean the yourself! For more information, contact Jay Grabow information, visit Chicago Lumber at 1324 Pierce St. which helps Omaha residents preserve the livability and only off-gas released upon surface bonding is H 0 – no at 445-2596 or [email protected], visit in Omaha, or visit www.chicagolumbercompany.com 2 value of their areas block-by-block. For more information toxic gases, no VOCs, no heavy metals, no formaldehyde www.MoreThanKnobs.com or visit the store at 10635 or contact Pat Duesman, architectural coordinator at on the Neighborhood Center and its programs contact or phenol groups — just H 0. Their foundation is based Birch St. in Omaha. 342-0840 or [email protected]. 2 on performance, integrity and responsibility. When you Daniel Lawse at 561-7583 or visit the center at 115 S. make a choice to use Mold Solutions, you’re making a Habitat for Humanity ReStore is your home Metropolitan Community College has been 49th Ave. in Omaha. better choice. For more information, contact owner Jeff improvement discount outlet. The Habitat ReStore providing excellence in education since 1974. A Spidle at 917-7001 or visit www.moldsolutionsNE.com. accepts donations from both business and individual comprehensive community college that serves more than The Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance provides a donors and makes all merchandise available to the public 49,000 students annually, MCC offers associate degrees, comprehensive approach through collaboration, The National Trustprovides leadership, education, at a 50–70 percent discount. You can find new and used certificates of achievement and specialist diplomas in coordination and education to prevent and eliminate advocacy and resources to save America’s diverse historic building and home improvement materials including more than 100 credit programs. MCC is the 2nd largest childhood lead poisoning in Omaha. For more places and revitalize our communities. For more windows, cabinets, doors, sinks, countertops and much higher education institution in the state, but with a 15 information, contact executive director Kara Henner information, visit www.nationaltrust.org. more. The Habitat ReStore is located at 1003 South 24th to 1 student to faculty ratio, students benefit from the Eastman at 115 S. 49th Ave. in Omaha, NE, 561-7596 St. in Omaha. For more information, contact Sue Arment personal attention, quality and care of a smaller or [email protected]. TheNebraska State Historical Society administers the at 457-5657 x110 or [email protected]. institution. With eight convenient locations, affordable state’s official historic preservation programs. These tuition and excellent transfer agreements, Metropolitan Low rates and nationally recognized customer service are include a statewide survey of historic places, the National Hanscom Park is a vibrant, front porch neighborhood. Community College is the perfect place to start, continue just a few of the advantages provided to the customers of Register of Historic Places, assistance to local governments Some homes date back to the 1880s and yet there is a or finish your education! For more information, visit Omaha Public Power District. The business-managed and technical assistance to the owners of historic section of 4-5 year old homes nestled in the middle. The www.mccneb.edu. utility was founded in 1946 as a public entity governed properties. Other programs include two incentives aimed pride of the neighborhood lies along the main corridor by an elected board of eight directors. Now serving more at the rehabilitation of historic places, a federal investment of 32nd Avenue and Hanscom Boulevard. Victorian, four than 310,000 customers in 13 southeastern counties, tax credit and the Nebraska Valuation Incentive Program square, and quaint bungalow-style homes create an OPPD ranks as the 12th largest publicly owned electric (VIP). For more information contact Nebraska State inviting neighborly place to live, work and play. Residents system in the U.S. in number of customers served. OPPD Historic Preservation Office P.O. Box 82554 in Lincoln are proud to be able to walk to school and Sunday services has tripled its number of customers since 1947, its first or 68501-2554, www.nebraskahistory.org, 471-4787 or and enjoy parks and bike paths. Created in 1872, the full year of operation. The average annual kilowatt-hour [email protected]. namesake park was Omaha’s first public park and once usage by OPPD residential customers has increased more placed on the country’s top ten public parks. Many than seven times since that year. 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Established in 1946, Rybin Plumbing and Heating Co. employees and access to patented products, Thrasher V3 Technology Solutions, Inc. provides security is a family-owned company with a specialty in plumbing, Basement Systems has your solution for moisture systems (wired and wireless), rehab/remodel security, 4. First National Bank - 4827 S. 24th St. heating and cooling for residential, multifamily residential intrusion, crawlspace repair, settling foundations, video surveillance (wired and wireless), VoIP (Voice over Originally constructed as part of the building to the and commercial properties. In plumbing, Rybin repairs, bowing basement walls and more. For more information, Internet Protocol Phone Systems), Smart Home right (south) in 1885, this bay was given a new look remodels and provides service and is experienced with visit www.thrasherbasement.com. Technology and WiFi networking. For more in 1918. Removal of a floor infill to restore the two domestic hot water. In heating, Rybin’s team are experts in information, contact Wendy Zikas at 659-7157 or story space. Restoration of terra cotta. Re-pointing steam and hot water systems along with residential forced Todd Rose Decorative Concrete specializes in the art of [email protected]. of façade. Used salvaged door hardware. The original air replacement and upgrades. In cooling, they can add decorative concrete. Rose offers clients a fresh perspective second floor apartment layout was maintained and central cooling in boiler heated homes. For more and provides them with unique ideas to help their Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company converted to office space. information, contact Jay R. Rybin, Rybin Plumbing and businesses or homes stand out from the rest. In addition providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and Heating Co. 1822 Vinton St. in Omaha. 341-5143 or to client work, Rose’s company offers training and consumer finance for more than 23 million customers 5. Livestock Exchange Building - 4920 S. 30th St. www.rybin.com. consulting services for those interested in branching out through 6,200 stores, the Internet and other distribution Completed in 1926, the Stockyards Exchange Building or learning more about the decorative concrete industry. channels across North America and elsewhere housed the largest meat-packing operation in the world TheSouth Omaha Neighborhood Alliance (SONA) is For more information or to see examples of Rose’s work, internationally. Their vision is to satisfy all customers’ during the late 1950s. Preserved ballroom and dining a coalition of more than 40 neighborhood groups from visit www.toddrosedecorativeconcrete.com. financial needs, help them succeed financially, be known room. Rehabilitated office floors converted to the Missouri River to 72nd Street and Harrison to Dodge as one of America’s great companies and the number-one residential housing. Rehabilitated commercial spaces Street who work together to improve South Omaha. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development financial services provider in each market. For more converted to the One World Health Clinic. Their mission is to enhance South Omaha neighborhoods (HUD) The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), information, go to www.wellsfargo.com. through communication, community collaborations, provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA- Windshield Survey empowering families and promoting positive perceptions. approved lenders throughout the United States and its The businesses and organizations listed above SONA hopes to utilize local organizations and territories. FHA insures mortgages on single family and are the reason Restore Omaha is possible. The following points of interest are not open for tour government to enhance the quality of life in the South multifamily homes including manufactured homes and Please support them throughout the year. but are well worth seeing. Omaha community by raising awareness for hospitals. It is the largest insurer of mortgages in the neighborhood empowerment. For more information, world, insuring nearly 33 million properties since its Sunday, March 2 A. American Postal Worker’s Union Auxiliary contact president Duane Brooks at inception in 1934. In addition, HUD ensures safe, decent 1:00–5:00 p.m. 1270 S. 13th St. [email protected] or visit and affordable housing is available to all without the South Omaha Project Tours Constructed in 1890, recently renovated by a period www.neighborhoodlink.com/omaha/sona. threat of discrimination. In the more than 60 years since appropriate storefront renovation and color scheme. the FHA was created, much has changed and Americans Organized by Landmarks, Inc. What is your house wearing?™ You can’t put just anything are now arguably the best housed people in the world. B. Christ Child Society Creative Learning Center in a true home restoration or renovation. Sunderland HUD has helped greatly with that success. For more Tickets for the Sunday tour are available for $5.00 at the 2201 S. 11th St. Brothers Company has been a part of the design and information go to www.hud.gov or contact the local Conference Registration center. You may also purchase This fire station was designed in 1923 in the Tudor construction of Omaha and the surrounding areas since office at 492-3129. tickets on Sunday, March 2 at any of the tour Revival style and now houses a large play area 1883. Their products are part of such landmarks as St. site locations. for children. Cecilia’s Cathedral, and the Nebraska State Capital. If you The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) live in an old home, chances are they supplied the original Flatwater Chapter is a local chapter that serves as a Properties open for tours include: C. Vinton Street Residential District stone and tile. Those who care passionately about the catalyst for change in the Omaha Region, positively Vinton to Spring Streets; details have selected Sunderland Brothers Company as impacting green building practices, technologies, policies 1. Koenig-Tiritilli Law Office - 1266 S. 13th St. S. 21st to S. 22nd Streets their source for tile, stone, cabinets, laminate and solid and standards through partnership with other Constructed in 1899, this is a St. Louis Flat with Built between 1905 and 1913 by South Omaha surfacing for more than 120 years. The showroom at organizations. Through educational programs, the commercial space below and residential space above. real estate developer, Fred Armbrust, this area is a well 9700 J Street is open to the public Monday–Friday USGBC raises awareness of green building principles Preserved tile floor, tin ceiling and wood parquet floors. preserved collection of American Foursquare and Front from 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Saturday from and practices among the local design, construction and Gable homes. 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Design consultants will help you real estate community as well as the general public, 2. Residence - 1315 S. 8th St. find the unique products that complement the character businesses, educational institutions, manufacturers and Built in 1903, this house remained in the same family D. Residence - 2419 F St. of your home. When every detail matters, Sunderland state and local government. The chapter also provides until purchased by the current owner. Removed Built in 1901, example of Queen Anne style. Brothers Company can help. regularly scheduled opportunities for members to network ceiling tiles and restored plaster ceilings. Used salvaged with others with similar interests and to provide a forum house parts. Period appropriate rehabilitation of E. Fire Station - 4702 S. 25th St. for exchange of ideas and information. They strive to em- bathroom and kitchen. Example of Art Deco style, original design by power individuals, businesses and government with the 9 10 Sandham, Steele and Sandham. A special thanks to the We need your feedback about this year’s Restore Omaha Planning Committee Conference, Exhibition and Tour! Go to www.restoreomaha.com. The online survey Chris Foster Gifford Park Neighborhood will take less then five minutes to complete! Association Kay Friesen Metropolitan Community College Vince Furlong Omaha Main Streets Kristine Gerber Eventive Marketing, LLC Jennifer Honebrink Landmarks, Inc., Alley Poyner Macchietto Martin Janousek AIA Omaha, Leo A. Daly Michael Joyce HDR Cate Kratville Dundee Memorial Park and the WWW.RESTOREOMAHA.COM Neighborhood Center Daniel Lawse Neighborhood Center Nicole Malone The Architectural Offices Norita Matt City Planning Department Deb Peterson B. G. Petersen Co. Julie Reilly Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center Jay Rybin Rybin Plumbing & Heating Co Cindy Tooker 2020 Omaha, Leo A. Daly

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