Kate Nehaus
Omaha
is full of interesting, unusual and beautiful architecture. From the stone facade
of Memorial Park to the historical beauty of the Old Market, Omaha has much to
offer when it comes to eye-catching architectural displays.
When driving through the city, it is easy to take for granted
those buildings you’ve seen every day for so many years; but stop for a minute
and look at the majestic, Spanish Renaissance style of St. Cecilia Cathedral on
40th St. or the uplifting statues that adorn the grounds of Boys Town. All
these sights seem ordinary to the Omaha native and often go unnoticed when they
should be praised and admired. These works of art are unconventional pieces,
but art nonetheless. Things like columns, arches and even grain towers display
a sense of magnificence from both their practicality and appearance.
Although there are many beautiful buildings in and around Omaha,
there are many that have perished or been replaced for more modern, functional
spaces. This, according to math teacher Brian Sandall, is indeed a travesty. “The
old post office downtown was a great gothic-style building, but they tore it
down and replaced it with a cement box.”
Similar actions are being taken to the historic building that is
now Central High School, which was once the State Capitol building. New
additions and unsightly portable classrooms mar the unique and stunning look
Central once had; a look that set Central apart from the typical high school
building. So stop and let your eyes devour the beautiful designs that span
Omaha, for there are many.
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