Bemis Omaha Bag Company Building facts for kids
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Bemis Omaha Bag Company Building
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 Location in Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1102–1118 Jones Street, Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Built | 1887–1902 |
| Architect | Mendelssohn & Lawrie; Harte & Lindsay |
| Architectural style | Chicago |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000066 |
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| Added to NRHP | January 11, 1985 |
The Bemis Bag Company Building is a historic building located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Built in 1887 in a commercial style, the building was designed by the prolific Omaha architecture firm of Mendelssohn and Lawrie. It was designated an Omaha Landmark on September 12, 1978, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1985. In addition to its own listing on the NRHP, the Building is also included in the Warehouses in Omaha Multiple Property Submission.
The Bemis Company was a national leader in the manufacturing and sale of bags and sacks for flour, grain, and other commodities. It had warehouses and manufacturing facilities in several cities across the United States. This building cost about $40,000 to build.
