A list of talking points compiled by Restoration Exchange Omaha (REO) on why the Clarinda/Page Apartments worth saving. These would be great items to include in your email to Mike Leonard of the Landmarks Commission, Eric Englund of the Planning Commission, the Mayors Office, or your Council person! 1. The Clarinda and Page Apartments were constructed in 1909 and 1914 respectively. They are a simple and graceful example of Georgian Revival style of architecture with red brick contrasting with light limestone quoins, sills and lintels. Balconies on the north and west sides offer views of Turner Park and Turner Boulevard. 2. They are a classic representative of Omaha’s early luxury apartment buildings which developed along the City’s picturesque parks and boulevard system after the turn of the 20th century. The Clarinda is an iconic portal to the Leavenworth neighborhood to the south, and a historical companion to the Colonial Revival First Unitarian Church across the street to the west. 3. A current resident of the Clarinda commented: “It is a beautiful structure, and the location adds so much to my quality of life. I feel like Im living in a dream where I can walk to work, the grocery store, and have access to a farmers market and outdoor concert series. It is truly an amazing building.” 4. Destination Midtown has long promoted the area as a mixed-use environment, and the Clarinda/Page contributes notably in providing affordable residential units in a historically significant setting with high visibility reflecting the heritage of the neighborhood. 5. The Clarinda/Page has been a Designated Omaha Landmark since 1981, and because of that status it deserves protection from the very issue it faces today. 6. The Clarinda and Page contribute diverse architectural qualities to the public urban public space at Midtown Crossing / Turner Park. Its scale, materials, and historic detailing are a relieving complement to the newer, more predominately large buildings that encompass the Mutual of Omaha campus. Smaller more human scale buildings like the Clarinda and Page are consistent and well mixed with the goals identified in Omahas Master plan and this ACI district. Removing them could be counterproductive and wasteful.
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:25:28 +0000
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