Official: Paxton

DundeeDave · Post by **DundeeDave** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:07 am

I have two just like the one your showing and two other versions of Paxton Postcards. I'm curious, what do they go for on Ebay?

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:15 pm

DundeeDave wrote:I have two just like the one your showing and two other versions of Paxton Postcards. I'm curious, what do they go for on Ebay?

I guess we will both find out. Just listed this one. I have had individual post cards sell for anywhere from 0.99 to 47.50 each. Most in the $3 to $5 range though.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:34 am

I win!

(actually I sort of blew it off... just noticed... sorry for the delay bugeater!)

projectman · Post by **projectman** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:10 pm

I am so excited to see this entire block revitalized. Just one year ago I remember driving by the south side of the Paxton and thinking how could this block look so blighted when everything else was going gang busters?

Awesome news. One more block coming back to life. How many more to go?

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:51 am

ok as i was driving downtown today i noticed that they built a massive cinder block structure on top of the paxton (looked at least 2 stories tall). Is this something relating to the elevator shaft or what? It is very ugly at the moment and I hope it doesnt detract from the building when it is complete.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:40 pm

Is this something relating to the elevator shaft or what?

That would be my guess, and perhaps some mechanical as well.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:43 pm

Boy we are sure getting spoiled around here but this thing cant finish up soon enough for me.

j4nu · Post by **j4nu** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:59 pm

As I recall the Paxton is to have a roof top deck. Perhaps this structure is elevator access to this deck.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:40 pm

I was coming in on 480 from CB yesterday and I notcied they have a huge crane at the Paxton. From the angle I saw it at it stuck out alot. It's good to see another crane in DTO.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:43 pm

The powerwash/restoration of the exterior brick has begun on the north side of the building. Wow, what a difference in color. This building is going to be a gem when it's done.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:52 pm

BTW who’s pkiphd?

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:58 pm

MTO wrote:BTW who’s pkiphd?

where is that coming from?

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:06 pm

If you don’t get it never mind.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:16 pm

MTO wrote:If you don’t get it never mind.

Ya, I don't get it. That was your old handle, but what's the rellevance.

Anyway, Itsallaboutme pointed out how much of a gem this going to be when finished and can't agree more. What will make this building even more attractive is the retail and restaraunt(s) on the base. Who can forget the (bank) offices covering the parking structure? Should be beautiful and a nice addition. A lot has been changing in DTO lately and I have feeling more is to come.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:45 pm

Absolutely, Adam.

This is probably the most significant historic restoration in Omaha's history because of the scale of the project, the prior state of the building, the commitment of the developer to the building's history and proper and total restoration.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:32 pm

I wish someone would have something similar to this to the old Woodmen before it had to leave us. Luckily we didn't have to lose this beauty as well.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:34 pm

Didn't the Paxton have landmark status? I can't remember.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:52 pm

Snapped these today. Holy shnikes! Look at the color difference where they cleaned the brick. Kinda odd to me that they are powerwashing the brick after putting in new windows but whatever works. Its going to look really good.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:05 pm

Wow, great shots wags! Looks like the clean part was just added. The building looks fantastic with the new windows and now clean facade. I want to see inside and see how well done that is. This renovation sure is making it easy for CBS Homes to sell the units.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:19 pm

Wow, all brick builidings should be required to do this every so often. The difference is amazing.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:54 pm

Jeez that place is a sparkling jewel of our past.. I love that building.

Minneapolis Boy · Post by **Minneapolis Boy** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:35 am

What a beauty! Glad the Paxton has new life and a new presence among the new buildings downtown.

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:34 am

i cant wait until the sign out front is renovated, it reminds me of an old fashioned marquee and I hope they restore it to what it once was

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:54 am

Wags, we were thinking alike today, but you beat me to the post.

Anyway, here are my photos, and check out my photo tour in photography.

Here's the crane shot.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:58 am

Its amazing what new windows do for a building!

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:59 am

Great shots

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:03 am

Wags, you always seem to have a forumer following you.

First me at RFP and now Streets at the Paxton.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:25 pm

Yeah I'm a trendsetter like that.

Nice shots Streets. I can't wait till they get the whole building cleaned up, the difference is amazing.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:54 am

Taken yesterday:
You can really see the box they added on the top

A lot of progress on the add on

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:56 am

Hey! Where was the Crane Watch Alert?
Thanks again Adam. When is Open House?

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 3:50 am

that black crane is very interesting looking. it looks new and hi-tech or somehting..

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 3:59 am

Good update shots Adam.

Jake, its a hydraulic style crane, yeah newer stuff than the other but the other crane they have on site is the real powerhouse.

I have a friend thats a crane operator, he could tell ya what it could lift by looking at the pics.

Im thinking its a bunch.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:02 am

one of them go-go-gadget cranes?
i didnt think it could to much but i guess you never know now days

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:08 pm

They've started adding the patio's to exterior of the Paxton. They will look great when done

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:15 pm

Really?? I didn't know that patios would be part of the project. What sides of the building are they going on?

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:18 pm

They are going on the south side of the building. Not many of the units will have them, mainly because it's a conversion project.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed May 31, 2006 1:36 am

Since it is an historical renovation, the tax credits are only applicable if they maintain the historical facade. As much as I think this will be a great project, the small windows and lack of private outside space in most units was a big factor for us not purchasing there. Hopefully that won't be a setriment to others.

-Big E

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed May 31, 2006 1:50 am

I'm sure they won't have any problems pushing the units..

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:06 am

Big E wrote:Since it is an historical renovation, the tax credits are only applicable if they maintain the historical facade. As much as I think this will be a great project, the small windows and lack of private outside space in most units was a big factor for us not purchasing there. Hopefully that won't be a setriment to others.

-Big E

Well, yes it is an historical renovation, but regardless converted use properties are generally limited by the structure itself. Example would be floorplans have to be structured around the columns and floor loads. I agree w/ MTO that they won't have a problem selling the units though.

Post by **Brad** » Wed May 31, 2006 8:00 pm

There was a story on WOWT at 4 about The Paxton and other Condos, I missed the first half, I am sure it will be on later, or on the internet.