The Woolworth Lofts project is an adaptive reuse project in the center of Omaha’s historic Old Market.
Residential
Urban loft style apartments occupying floors 3-5, with 44 one and two bedroom apartments which will feature open plan, loft style living replete with hardwood flooring, solid surface counters and stainless steel appliances.
AMENITIES
New development will include a one of a kind five-story skylight atrium inside this historic landmark. Common amenities will potentially include large roof top deck, abundant storage, a workout facility and special events/media room.
Commercial
Woolworth’s second floor will house future office space(s), featuring open plan and private workspace. The building’s existing level 1 retail remains the same benefitting from the complete restoration of the facade, streetscape and common areas.
Brief History
The five-story Woolworth building is an excellent example of an Old Market landmark, occupying a prominent location at the northeast corner of 12th and Howard Streets in the heart of the Old Market Historic District. It was constructed in 1887 for James M. Woolworth (1829-1906), the first City Attorney of Omaha. Locally he was involved in the First National Bank, Union Stock Yards Company, served as one of the original trustees of the South Omaha Land Syndicate and was director of the South Omaha Land Company. Newspaper articles referred to the joint effort as the “largest (building) put up in the city.”