Omaha, NEBRASKA - Union Station For Sale

Omaha, NEBRASKA - Union Station: The station was the second depot for Omaha. It was designed by Chicago architect Charles Sumner Frost, and construction began in October, 1898. Completed on December 1, 1899 at a cost of $405,782, the building's façade rose 60 feet (18 m) above the Tenth Street Viaduct the building faced. It was primarily built from pressed brick made in Omaha, as well as Bedford stone used in the architectural details. A canopy of glass and iron protected passengers from the elements as they entered the station. Groundbreaking for a new depot occurred on July 29, 1929, and the third depot was completed on January 15, 1931. This Divided Back Era (1907-15) postcard is in good conditon, but shows some edge wear and creasing.