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THOMAS KIMBALL RESIDENCE

Thomas Kimball’s home at 2450 St. Mary's Avenue was once the center of the Omaha social scene. The mansion was built in 1907-08 and had more than 3 stories, 20 rooms and 7 fireplaces.

Four large gothic pillars circled the front entry. Tradition states that they were covered with 19 coats of hand-rubbed enamel. Mr. Kimball was a member of the American Institute of Architects and designed a number of prominent Omaha buildings – most notably St. Cecilia’s Cathedral. Thomas Rogers Kimball died on September 7, 1934. His home stood until 1940 when it was demolished to build a grocery store.

Baldwin, Sara. Nebraskana. Hebron, NE: Baldwin Company, 1932. Page 656.

“Pioneer Omaha architect Known Best by Buildings.” Omaha World Herald. April 8, 1967.