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The '''Bradford–Pettis House''' is a historic house located at 400 South 39th Street<ref>Address is visible on door in [[:File:Bradford-Pettis House from E.jpg|photo.]]</ref> in [[Midtown Omaha|Midtown]] [[Omaha]], [[Nebraska]]. It was designated an [[Omaha Landmark]] on February 26, 1980, and added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on July 21, 1983.

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The '''Bradford-Pettis House''' is located at 404 South 39 Street in [[Midtown Omaha|Midtown]] [[Omaha]], [[Nebraska]]. It was designated an [[Omaha Landmark]] on [[February 26]], [[1980]], and added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on [[July 21]], [[1983]].


==About==
==About==
It was originally designed for owner of one of the largest wholesale lumber businesses in the west in the early twentieth century, Dana C. Bradford. After his death in 1923, Bradford's widow married Edward F. Pettis, the secretary-treasurer of the [[J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store]].<ref>[http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/douglas.htm "Nebraska National Register Sites in Douglas County"], Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 1/12/08.</ref> The second owner, Edward F. Pettis, was instrumental in the early development of the [[College World Series]].<ref>[http://www.ci.omaha.ne.us/landmarks/designated_landmarks/landmarks/34/Default.htm "Bradford-Petis House"], City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 1/12/08.</ref>
The Bradford–Pettis House is a combination of [[Prairie School]] and [[Georgian architecture|Georgian Revival]] architecture.<ref name="Joins Historic Registry">{{cite news|title=3 Pieces of History Join Register List|newspaper=The Omaha World-Herald Newspaper, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, USA|date=August 21, 1983|page=101}}</ref> Interior amenities include leaded and stained glass, and inlaid wood and tile-faced fireplaces.<ref name=Landmark /> It was originally designed in 1910 by Omaha-based architect, John McDonald, for the owner of one of the largest wholesale lumber businesses in the west in the early twentieth century, Dana C. Bradford. His firm was the Bradford-Kennedy Lumber Company.<ref name=Landmark /> After his death in 1923, Bradford's widow, Savilla King Bradford, married Edward Fitch Pettis, the secretary-treasurer of the [[J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store]].<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20000412063508/http://nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/douglas.htm "Nebraska National Register Sites in Douglas County"]}}, Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 1/12/08.</ref> As her husband, Edward F. Pettis, was instrumental in the early development of the [[College World Series]].<ref name="Landmark">[http://www.cityofomaha.org/planning/landmarks/alphabetical-listing/bradford-pettis-house "Bradford–Pettis House"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309203124/http://www.cityofomaha.org/planning/landmarks/alphabetical-listing/bradford-pettis-house |date=2014-03-09 }}, City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 2012-10-24.</ref> Mrs. Bradford Pettis was a paternal aunt of [[Gerald Ford|Gerald R. Ford, Jr.]], who was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. in Omaha in 1913.<ref name="Savilla King Bradford Pettis Votes">{{cite news|title=President's Aunt Gets in Early Vote|newspaper=The Omaha World-Herald Newspaper, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, USA|date=May 8, 1976|page=13}}</ref>




The house later became an antiques store and a [[Montessori education|Montessori educational center]].<ref name="Joins Historic Registry" /> In 1964, Louis and Jack Drew renovated the residence to house their antiques business, Drew Antiques and Art Objects.<ref name="Designer Showhouse">{{cite news|title=The Omaha Symphony - ASID, Designers' Showhouse '82|newspaper=The Omaha World-Herald Newspaper, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, USA|date=April 25, 1982|page=177}}</ref> In 1981, it became the House of Montessori.<ref name="Designer Showhouse" /> In 1982 the house was the Omaha Symphony's Designer Showhouse.<ref name="Designer Showhouse" />


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Revision as of 13:59, 23 October 2023

Bradford–Pettis House
View from the front (east)
Bradford–Pettis House is located in Nebraska
Bradford–Pettis House
LocationOmaha, Nebraska
Coordinates41°15′25.2″N 95°58′20″W / 41.257000°N 95.97222°W / 41.257000; -95.97222
Built1910
ArchitectJohn McDonald
Architectural stylePrairie School, Georgian Revival, Pueblo
NRHP reference No.83001090 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 21, 1983

The Bradford–Pettis House is a historic house located at 400 South 39th Street[2] in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. It was designated an Omaha Landmark on February 26, 1980, and added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1983.

About

The Bradford–Pettis House is a combination of Prairie School and Georgian Revival architecture.[3] Interior amenities include leaded and stained glass, and inlaid wood and tile-faced fireplaces.[4] It was originally designed in 1910 by Omaha-based architect, John McDonald, for the owner of one of the largest wholesale lumber businesses in the west in the early twentieth century, Dana C. Bradford. His firm was the Bradford-Kennedy Lumber Company.[4] After his death in 1923, Bradford's widow, Savilla King Bradford, married Edward Fitch Pettis, the secretary-treasurer of the J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store.[5] As her husband, Edward F. Pettis, was instrumental in the early development of the College World Series.[4] Mrs. Bradford Pettis was a paternal aunt of Gerald R. Ford, Jr., who was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. in Omaha in 1913.[6]

The house later became an antiques store and a Montessori educational center.[3] In 1964, Louis and Jack Drew renovated the residence to house their antiques business, Drew Antiques and Art Objects.[7] In 1981, it became the House of Montessori.[7] In 1982 the house was the Omaha Symphony's Designer Showhouse.[7]

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ Address is visible on door in photo.
  3. ^ a b "3 Pieces of History Join Register List". The Omaha World-Herald Newspaper, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, USA. August 21, 1983. p. 101.
  4. ^ a b c "Bradford–Pettis House" Archived 2014-03-09 at the Wayback Machine, City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  5. ^ "Nebraska National Register Sites in Douglas County"[usurped], Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 1/12/08.
  6. ^ "President's Aunt Gets in Early Vote". The Omaha World-Herald Newspaper, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, USA. May 8, 1976. p. 13.
  7. ^ a b c "The Omaha Symphony - ASID, Designers' Showhouse '82". The Omaha World-Herald Newspaper, Omaha, Douglas County, NE, USA. April 25, 1982. p. 177.
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