From Grocer Supplier to Condo? FORD LOFTS

In 1915 Ray Atlee Ford created the Ford Transfer Company.  Originating in Council Bluffs, providing storage and hauling services of flour, rice, grain and other bulk products to local grocers.

After his brother Roy Virgil Ford returned from WWI they formed a partnership business where Ray operated the storage side of the business and Roy operated the delivery side.  Shortly thereafter the brother's business boomed due to the industrial revolution and they created a network of national delivery lines.  This surge in business created a need for much more storage so they leased and later purchased 1024 Dodge street in the heart of Downtown Omaha Nebraska... 

Later to be known as the Ford lofts.  

Years later in 2006, this storage building was converted to Condominiums.  This conversion was a 13 million dollar project creating 64 Condominium units including one, two and three bedroom lofts of up to 2800 square feet in size.

Beebe Runyan condo fitness center

Beebe Runyan condo in downtown Omaha has the most spacious and we'll ventilated fitness center in Omaha. Free weights, eliptical, tredmills and plenty of room for yoga, stretching and the exercise ball and matts make this gym a huge value for those who own a condo here. For a tour call 402:215:7118

Beebe Runyan Downtown Omaha Condo Report

Omaha's downtown Beebe Runyan Condo sales have had a great 2011 start! Five contracts to purchase in the last thirty days have made it the most popular condo project for sale in downtown Omaha. 

Steve Torneten with Condo Living Omaha has held open houses every weekend which has made a huge contribution to it's success. If you would like more information on this feel free to contact him directly by calling 402-215-7118 or stop by the open house every Sunday from 1 to 3

Go to http://www.condolivingomaha.com to see all the condos currently for in Omaha.

  

Brothers CW, WT and JB Kitchen built the first Paxton Hotel for about $250,000. They named it after Omahan William Paxton, a frontier entrepreneur active in cattle production, railroading and freight. Among some of the prominent guests who stayed at the Old Paxton were "Buffalo" Bill Cody and William Jennings Bryan.

A most intriguing event associated with the original Paxton was the murder of Harry King, son of the millionaire owner of Browning, King & Co. men's apparel store in Omaha. King's mistress, Elizabeth Bechler, fired two shots at him as he walked away from her in the hotel lobby.

President McKinley stayed at the Paxton during the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.

The Paxton served as the headquarters for three political parties: the Bull Moose, Democratic and Republican. Such dignitaries as Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt registered as guests in 1912.

The first Paxton Hotel was demolished to make way for the grand structure that exists today. It took four weeks to raze the Old Paxton.

Eight months and $1.5 million after demolition, the new Paxton Hotel opened. The hotel was regarded as one of Omaha's finer art deco buildings. The carpet in the lobby is said to be the largest ever used in any hotel at that time. The interior design was by Marshall, Field & Co. of Chicago. Features included 420 rooms, four dining rooms, a barbershop and a ballroom, plus modern amenities such as elevators, telegraph and cable services, and even a rooftop dog kennel with runways. Room rates started at $2.50 a night.

The Kitchen brothers sold the Paxton to Joseph Huckins III. The sale was regarded as the largest real estate deal ever to take place in Omaha at that time.

The College World Series was held in Omaha for the first time. The teams stayed at the Paxton.

Color television was displayed at the Paxton and broadcast nationally.

The Paxton boasted air conditioning, a package liquor store and grill room. Throughout the 1930's and 1940's, the hotel hosted the big band sounds of Paul Moorhead, which were broadcast weekly on coast-to-coast radio.

The Paxton stopped operating as a hotel and became the location of the Women's Job Corps.

The Paxton became a hotel once again. Decorated in a "traditional Mediterranean" style, the hotel featured carpeting on all floors and smoked glass mirrors on the lobby walls. Virtually every square inch of the hotel was refurbished, with the exception of three large murals in the lounge. The murals, painted by Nebraska artist, Leonard Thiessen, were part of the original hotel built in 1929.

The Paxton hotel converted to Paxton Manor, a self-care retirement home.

The grandeur of The Paxton is restored into an exclusive condominium residential community with attending shops and offices.

Paxton Events, L.L.C restores the Historic Paxton Ballroom to its original grandeur and reopens the Ballroom as the premier venue for social, charitable, and business events in Downtown Omaha.

If you would like more information on the Omaha Condo market go to http://www.condolivingomaha.com.

Beebe + Runyan OPEN HOUSE

For the last several Sundays from 1-3 we have held an open house for all units available for sale at 105 S. 9th Street - the Beebe Runyan Lofts. Many interested lookers have been through who appreciate the value of Downtown Omaha living. They see the same things this condo owner does...



Why don't you Check out what's availble at www.CondoLivingOmaha.com You can see what every building has to offer as well as every listing available in each building. Every Condo... Every loft ...Every Penthouse is listed.

Then come on over to the Beebe + Runyan to see what it has to offer, we are open every Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. We'll be happy to show you around.

Condo Living Omaha now has a FACEBOOK PAGE!  We've spent countless hours programming and uploading so that there are limitless ways for Condo buyers and Sellers to get all the information that they need in order to make the right decision.  Have a look!!  The experts on the Omaha Downtown Condo Market are here for you!

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Giovanna Rows Omaha Condo Testimonial

A great testimonial from Giovanna Rows; A Downtown Omaha Condo. This wonderful couple was kind enough to share what living in a Condo does for their schedule and how they have found a whole new outlook on their time. Take the time to listen what Condo living is really like from the people that actually live there, don't take our word for it, take theirs!  Available Condos in Downtown Omaha Nebraska

Glass Atrium Beebe Runyan Downtown Omaha Condo

The interior of the Beebe Runyan Condo Building downtown Omaha. A gorgeous glass atrium lined with railroad ties surround the halls giving it an unforgettable look. An elegant glass elevator takes you to your floor in style and artwork throughout the building is an amazing compliment to any Condo owner in this beautiful building.

For all available downtown Omaha Condos in the Beebe Runyan Building CLICK HERE

Beebe + Runyan Luxuries

Much of downtown Omaha living is considered "luxury" living. Beebe + Runyan Lofts are  no exception. One of most impressive aspects of this luxury is the exercise facilities include in the building. There are 3,000 square feet of space with cycling / elliptical machines, punching bags, dumbbells & benches, and of course mirrors to watch your progress.  



The natural light & ample space make staying fit a pleasure. All of this in the building with your home – no need get out in the weather.




Today there are 10 condos for Sale in this building. For more information about this or any other condo for sale in downtown Omaha, click here.

Downtown Omaha Redevelopment plan approved!

Another Downtown Condo  neighborhood being refreshed in Omaha? 

 The City Council has just said YES to this question and those that live in the South 10^th Street neighborhood (PDF of the neighborhood) from Frederick Street to Pierce Street will be overjoyed.

The District plan goes in depth about what the focus will be for the neighborhood.  Due to the neighborhood being developed with much streetcar traffic there used to be a positive focus on pedestrian accessibility.  This plan aims to support and enhance that. The structures of the district are mentioned in the plan as well.  The uniqueness of the buildings gives a certain "form" that the city would like to preserve; all of which offer direct access to the streets or sidewalks.  The plan further supports walkways for pedestrians by placing limitations on vehicular parking and curb cuts and requiring that new parking structures be created.  Signage for the community will also be redeveloped to focus on pedestrian access and readability. Overall the "Pedestrian Friendly" feel of the neighborhood will be brought back and this District project (details here) lays the foundation on how to accomplish this!