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by S33
Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:37 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Colonial Hotel - Blackstone (38th and Farnam)
Replies: 31
Views: 4112

Re: Colonial Hotel - Blackstone (38th and Farnam)

Back in the 70's a little office on the 1rst floor was the home of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. It was a telemarketing boiler room ran by a 400 pound weasel con man. They ran an ad in the paper almost year round. They would call people up implying they were the police to solicit donations a...
by S33
Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Colonial Hotel - Blackstone (38th and Farnam)
Replies: 31
Views: 4112

Re: Colonial Hotel - Blackstone (38th and Farnam)

I believe the Red Lion Lounge opened last week... Ever find any info from the original Red Lion lounge? The operators of this place I know were searching for something, but because of its unscrupulous past, I don't think much exists. Sounds like this place was a lounge for an upstairs brothel, at o...
by S33
Sun Oct 01, 2017 12:29 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blackstone Social
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: Blackstone Social

This was not the place I was referring to. I was referring to "The Red Lion," which has a pretty long (and interesting) history in Omaha, which should be set to open in the next few months.

I don't know if you guys already have a thread for it or not.
by S33
Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blackstone Social
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: Blackstone Social

iamjacobm wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:
S33 wrote:This area is doing better than I thought it would have.

If only someone would build a "speak easy" type bar here...
There is supposed to be one going under Blackstone Social at some point.
Osteria Segreto is the name it appears.
My hint was too subtle!
by S33
Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blackstone Social
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: Blackstone Social

Another reply fail.

Are we not able to delete posts anymore?
by S33
Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:42 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blackstone Social
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: Blackstone Social

Reply fail
by S33
Mon May 15, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Blackstone Social
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Blackstone Social

This area is doing better than I thought it would have.

If only someone would build a "speak easy" type bar here...
by S33
Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Chicago
Replies: 75
Views: 13491

Re: Chicago

Probably best it was cancelled. Didn't need my girlfriend getting turned on by a building as we are out touring the loop.
by S33
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Niobium Mine in Nebraska
Replies: 43
Views: 10261

Re: Niobium mine

I have heard rumors that the Niobium Mine they are building in SE Nebraska is really getting rolling. Supposedly this is going to cost billions just to dig and get up and going and is going to cost more to build then even Google. Its somewhere just SE of Tecumseh and is going to have over 3000 peop...
by S33
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Chicago
Replies: 75
Views: 13491

Re: Chicago

Just read an article, there are currently 44 high-rise towers under construction in Chicago right now... That doesn't include buildings planned, that is what is under construction. Insane... And what became of the "Spire" project, where they poured the footings and then the recession kille...
by S33
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:13 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Niobium Mine in Nebraska
Replies: 43
Views: 10261

Re: Niobium mine

I have heard rumors that the Niobium Mine they are building in SE Nebraska is really getting rolling. Supposedly this is going to cost billions just to dig and get up and going and is going to cost more to build then even Google. Its somewhere just SE of Tecumseh and is going to have over 3000 peop...
by S33
Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: My First "Mother ship" Super Cell!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1307

Re: My First "Mother ship" Super Cell!!!

Busguy2010 wrote:Way to put yourself in position for that shot. It is rare that a supercell occurs in that 30 or so minute radius of Omaha.
Also rare to find the shot to capture that sort of range of color and lighting.
by S33
Fri Aug 26, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 554244

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

I think the Civic site ends up being the library, with the rest of the land being used for whatever gets worked out with the city. The high rise will end up being at the library site, everyone wants that spot and has for a long time. I would put my money on Kiewit. If I was forced to place a bet, I...
by S33
Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 554244

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

What's the over/under on this thing looking anything like the proposal? I wouldn't hold my breath on any of these proposals/planned projects. I'm not even sure what HDR is planning given the availability of the ConAgra campus - but they're definitely working on something (I'm sure someone here know...
by S33
Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 554244

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

What's the over/under on this thing looking anything like the proposal? I wouldn't hold my breath on any of these proposals/planned projects. I'm not even sure what HDR is planning given the availability of the ConAgra campus - but they're definitely working on something (I'm sure someone here knows)
by S33
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 554244

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

I know HDR is involved with planning a new high-rise, mixed-use tower as of recently, so I wonder if this is the intended site?
by S33
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 506915

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Brandi Petersen is leaving KETV which likely somewhat explains the sudden seemingly random re-appearance of Julie Cornell. At the very least she allows them more time to search. With Melissa Fry moving to the mornings they really don't have anyone at KETV right now that you'd think would step up to...
by S33
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 506915

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Is it too much to ask to see Jackie Ochoa back on the air? Jeez
by S33
Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Front license plates:
Replies: 12
Views: 4343

Re: Front license plates:

People should definitely keep their vehicle registration and plates in compliance. The point I was trying to make is that as long as the vehicle is properly registered, not having a front plate isn't *that* big of a deal, as long as the owner is willing to accept the inconvenience of an occasional ...
by S33
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Front license plates:
Replies: 12
Views: 4343

Re: Front license plates:

Not having two plates is probable cause for a traffic stop, but the police have better things to do. If they do ticket you, it's a non-moving violation and $25 plus court costs. I'm sure that a large portion of Corvette owners can pay the fee versus drilling holes to mount front plates. https://sup...
by S33
Tue Jul 05, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Omaha Cowboy hits 5000 posts- And other related musings..
Replies: 21
Views: 3019

Re: Omaha Cowboy hits 5000 posts- And other related musings..

Belated congrats on the 5k.

Interesting little background tidbits about the site - I had not known any of that, and I've been around for a while (or whatever it says next to my name).

I must have joined shortly after you left, I assume.
by S33
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: W. Dale Clark Library
Replies: 193
Views: 24710

Re: W. Dale Clark Library

The waste was shelling out all that money to maintain the Civic, although, for some of those years, there was no other alternative. Now we have an alternative. Putting any more money into that building, other than for demolition, is also a waste, even more so than it was then. The Civic had major t...
by S33
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Would You Like Omaha's Future Interstate System To Look?
Replies: 41
Views: 3391

Re: How Would You Like Omaha's Future Interstate System To Look?

Omaha's current footprint is not going to change. And currently, western and southern portions of the metro could use additional beltways to relieve congestion in other parts of the city. I agree, though, that we cannot keep adding freeways that enable endless growth south and westward, unless we ar...
by S33
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: W. Dale Clark Library
Replies: 193
Views: 24710

Re: W. Dale Clark Library

Exactly what financially viable use do you propose for the Civic? Whatever it is, literally no one else has figured it out yet. Also, what architectural or historical significance did the Civic have? Grandpa is trolling again. The fact that we shelled out millions for upgrades to the Civic for year...
by S33
Sun May 01, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: What's your favorite skyscraper?
Replies: 26
Views: 3243

Re: What's your favorite skyscraper?

I heard people in Chicago were aghast by its appearance after the Trump tower was built there. Don't you feel that snubbing in Chicago would have to do more with people's dislike of Trump, rather than the quality of the building itself? I think Omababe's remark reveals a hint of that. It's a stunni...
by S33
Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?
Replies: 45
Views: 3232

Re: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?

ALl I know is since becoming a homeowner I have no need for severe weather. Heck, I don't even like heavy rain. Now that the leaks are my problem, they are no fun! It strikes me that winters have been generally milder than I remember 15-25 years ago, btw. But thats not much to rely on. Yes, I feel ...
by S33
Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?
Replies: 45
Views: 3232

Re: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?

Is it ok to anticipate cyclical weather patterns, anymore? Or do we just jump straight to the "climate change" angle? Oh, we had a really dry winter, must be climate change Oh, we had a really wet winter, climate change We had a really bad hail storm, climate change We haven't seen many s...
by S33
Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?
Replies: 45
Views: 3232

Re: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?

NO ONE in the scientific community is saying that one record warm day or month or one record rainfall in one city means the climate is changing. That is a straw man argument. However when reporting stations across the globe, on all continents and in the oceans continue to report consistently record...
by S33
Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: High rise housing downtown
Replies: 45
Views: 4719

Re: High rise housing downtown

The definition of what constitutes a "skyscraper" is mostly dependent on the location. In Omaha, the newest FNB tower and Woodmen still meet the criteria, but in NYC or Chicago they would just be called high-rise if that. If you created a world-wide definition, now you'd probably have to ...
by S33
Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: High rise housing downtown
Replies: 45
Views: 4719

Re: High rise housing downtown

TitosBuritoBarn wrote:For what it's worth, Highline is like 16 stories. What's the threshold for highrise?
Lol. If you have to ask, it's probably not a high rise. ;)
by S33
Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: HDR Proposed Downtown Office
Replies: 500
Views: 73774

Re: HDR

Isn't HDR supposed to announce their plan this month? ....and back-out 70 days later. It would be par for the course.. So pathetic and sad, it's funny :lafcry: ... Ciao..LiO...Peace Announce they're 8 story "mid-rise" at aksarben then to back out and announce a 1 story "low-rise"...
by S33
Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?
Replies: 45
Views: 3232

Re: Weather in Omaha: Different or the Same?

Is it ok to anticipate cyclical weather patterns, anymore? Or do we just jump straight to the "climate change" angle? Oh, we had a really dry winter, must be climate change Oh, we had a really wet winter, climate change We had a really bad hail storm, climate change We haven't seen many se...
by S33
Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: What's your favorite skyscraper?
Replies: 26
Views: 3243

Re: What's your favorite skyscraper?

Omababe wrote:My fave is prolly Chrysler just because. I like the style.

Least fave would be anything with the name Trump in it!
Unnecessary political jab aside, I totally agree.
by S33
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: HDR Proposed Downtown Office
Replies: 500
Views: 73774

Re: HDR

I know we've spent a lot of time here discussing the importance of having multiple, strong urban cores, in the metro area. Everyone is disappointed that no high rise is getting built (even though the one they proposed, was a joke to begin with), but isn't this a "good" thing, in the big p...
by S33
Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: HDR Proposed Downtown Office
Replies: 500
Views: 73774

Re: HDR

I know we've spent a lot of time here discussing the importance of having multiple, strong urban cores, in the metro area. Everyone is disappointed that no high rise is getting built (even though the one they proposed, was a joke to begin with), but isn't this a "good" thing, in the big pi...
by S33
Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: HDR Proposed Downtown Office
Replies: 500
Views: 73774

Re: HDR

Ok (and I'm not harping on you in particular) what the heck can we, the city or anyone do? This isn't rhetorical I'm seriously curious how do we get business downtown without mass transit but how do we get mass transit without business? I just don't see what's a solution would look like. I don't fe...
by S33
Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: HDR Proposed Downtown Office
Replies: 500
Views: 73774

Re: HDR

Ok (and I'm not harping on you in particular) what the heck can we, the city or anyone do? This isn't rhetorical I'm seriously curious how do we get business downtown without mass transit but how do we get mass transit without business? I just don't see what's a solution would look like. I think it...
by S33
Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1114
Views: 331088

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

I will be a day dreamer for a minute; if it ever gets built, and if it follows the rendering, it looks like it would be 30 or so stories. That would be something. What are the odds that HDR calling off their downtown hq would actually help the chances this gets built? With office space occupancy re...
by S33
Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: HDR Proposed Downtown Office
Replies: 500
Views: 73774

Re: HDR

They are not locating to AV, or MTC, or anywhere in the interior of 680. They're going to scoop up some cheap land out west, enough land for 30 acres of surface lot parking, end of story. Neither AV or MTC would satisfy their commute and parking demands, at least not what marginal improvement it wou...
by S33
Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Downtown HDR Corporate Headquarters
Replies: 982
Views: 111428

Re: New HDR Corporate Headquarters

Wow I thought that was a joke at first. Wonder why they would scrap the plans this late in the process. Maybe they will build on the old UP property or on the land where the Civic is. I thought their lease was ending at their current building, you would think either way they have to move quickly. T...