Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

402MusicMan · Post by **402MusicMan** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 2:48 am

A nice pic from cws opening night

stadsborgare · Post by **stadsborgare** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:52 am

Here is a perspective from 5 miles away, from the lookout point at the top of the bluff in Fairmount Park, Council Bluffs. I used my Nikon zoom lens. From this distance one can get a good idea of the relative heights of the two towers.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:53 am

stadsborgare wrote: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:52 am From this distance one can get a good idea of the relative heights of the two towers.

Still a perspective thing. From 72 and Center and other place to the west, the Woodman still appears taller.

arch_RP_planner · Post by **arch_RP_planner** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 2:49 pm

Another two floors of steel going up today, as see on the falcon cam, as well as the KETV Harrah's live cam.

Happy World Series, everyone!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 3:14 pm

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 7:17 pm

The falcon cam has a good view of this project right now.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 9:19 pm

One from today:

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Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:22 am

That is one of the Money shots for sure Brad..

Great pic!

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Ciao..LiO…Peace

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 1:08 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:22 am That is one of the Money shots for sure Brad..

Great pic! …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

That's what she said

arch_RP_planner · Post by **arch_RP_planner** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:01 pm

I know that these are similar views as to what Brad showed the other day, but I figured some views from inside the stadium would be nice as well.

Taken from the outfield concourse just above Mike Fahey.

Taken from Mid-field Seating.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:22 pm

arch_RP_planner wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:01 pm I know that these are similar views as to what Brad showed the other day, but I figured some views from inside the stadium would be nice as well.

Taken from the outfield concourse just above Mike Fahey.

Taken from Mid-field Seating.

Fantastic pics!..

Thanks for posting them…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:54 pm

Really love the one from mid-field.

arch_RP_planner · Post by **arch_RP_planner** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:16 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:54 pm Really love the one from mid-field.

I agree, that was one of my favorites. I love how much more expansive and spread out the CBD feels now; really makes the skyline fill that whole opening S from the stadium.

Huskerbum · Post by **Huskerbum** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:46 pm

Really need a 400ft plus tower at 1416 dodge! Then the skyline would really look balanced have a much more ‘big city’ feel, especially on the drive in from the airport.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:53 pm

On a side note, how long has Lanoha and Alvine been in big letters on that building?

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 7:07 pm

That DoubleTree building sure could benefit from a refresh…

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 7:18 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:53 pm On a side note, how long has Lanoha and Alvine been in big letters on that building?

This year at the CWS is the first time I noticed it.

ita · Post by **ita** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 7:21 pm

Huskerbum wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:46 pm Really need a 400ft plus tower at 1416 dodge! Then the skyline would really look balanced have a much more ‘big city’ feel, especially on the drive in from the airport.

I would add, a 3-400 footer at the State Building site would also enhance that view, connecting the Landmark with the rest of the core. Also, a high rise on the lot east of MoO would add some nice fill in.

Nebraska>Iowa · Post by **Nebraska>Iowa** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:01 pm

arch_RP_planner wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:01 pm I know that these are similar views as to what Brad showed the other day, but I figured some views from inside the stadium would be nice as well.

Taken from the outfield concourse just above Mike Fahey.

Taken from Mid-field Seating.

Thanks for this. As the Mutual Tower is being constructed "at the moment", it looks like a mini version of the Willis Tower in Chicago.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:21 pm

One from the upper deck:

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Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:26 pm

Nice one Brad

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Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:34 pm

Brad wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:21 pm One from the upper deck:

1.

That is a great pic...love the clouds as well.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:11 am

EricHaley wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 7:07 pm That DoubleTree building sure could benefit from a refresh…

I’ve been thinking that too. New signage would maybe help and definitely some paint and a new lighting scheme. Of course, there’s a few other buildings in the area that would also benefit from the same.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:21 am

ita wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 7:21 pm
Huskerbum wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:46 pm Really need a 400ft plus tower at 1416 dodge! Then the skyline would really look balanced have a much more ‘big city’ feel, especially on the drive in from the airport.
I would add, a 3-400 footer at the State Building site would also enhance that view, connecting the Landmark with the rest of the core. Also, a high rise on the lot east of MoO would add some nice fill in.

I don’t think a 300 footer would be enough to enhance the skyline much. Consider UPC is 317’ or 319’ (depending on the source). Let’s shoot for at least 350’ at the SOB site and 450-500’ at 1416 Dodge.

Huskerbum · Post by **Huskerbum** » Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:04 am

That would be ideal though probably overly optimistic. A guy can always dream right?!!!

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:03 pm

Huskerbum wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:04 am That would be ideal though probably overly optimistic. A guy can always dream right?!!!

Yep. I remember an interview with Stothert sayings they(the city)want something at least 15-20 stories at 1416 Dodge.

Nebraska>Iowa · Post by **Nebraska>Iowa** » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:43 pm

nebport5 wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:03 pm
Huskerbum wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:04 am That would be ideal though probably overly optimistic. A guy can always dream right?!!!
Yep. I remember an interview with Stothert sayings they(the city)want something at least 15-20 stories at 1416 Dodge.

The goal should be 25-30 stories (minimum). It might be a decade, but that lot is a contributor to the image of the city.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:56 pm

Nebraska>Iowa wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:43 pm
nebport5 wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:03 pm
Huskerbum wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:04 am That would be ideal though probably overly optimistic. A guy can always dream right?!!!
Yep. I remember an interview with Stothert sayings they(the city)want something at least 15-20 stories at 1416 Dodge.
The goal should be 25-30 stories (minimum). It might be a decade, but that lot is a contributor to the image of the city.

We’re already at almost 20 years.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 4:40 am

Definitely not as nice as Brad’s pic but here are few from my crappy cell phone:

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:07 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Wed Jun 18, 2025 4:40 am Definitely not as nice as Brad’s pic but here are few from my crappy cell phone:

Is Pic #1 the far top corner of the stadium? Wow, my fear of heights is triggered just from looking at that...

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:24 pm

Ben wrote: Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:07 pm Is Pic #1 the far top corner of the stadium? Wow, my fear of heights is triggered just from looking at that...

It is. They are great seats, when I walked up there to shoot my photos on Saturday, it felt 20 degrees cooler up there with a really nice breeze. I'd sit up there before the bleachers every day of the week.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 2:55 pm

Brad wrote: Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:24 pm
It is. They are great seats, when I walked up there to shoot my photos on Saturday, it felt 20 degrees cooler up there with a really nice breeze. I'd sit up there before the bleachers every day of the week.

I agree....not that it was hot last night, but it almost felt cold up there with the breeze.

Toto · Post by **Toto** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 3:25 pm

Looking so good!

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:51 pm

Pretty cool to see what I'm assuming is a door out to a rooftop deck in that wall of glass.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:14 pm

Brad wrote: Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:51 pm Pretty cool to see what I'm assuming is a door out to a rooftop deck in that wall of glass.

I could be wrong, but I thought that is the plan for that floor on the east side too, overlooking the park.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Thu Jun 19, 2025 11:25 am

Core pour this morning so up another floor tomorrow.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jun 19, 2025 1:35 pm

I have been amazed at how late they have been working these past few nights. I have been downtown each of the last 2 nights and both nights they were still using the crane until 9:30 at night. Maybe they are trying to get a lot done before the heat these next few days.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Thu Jun 19, 2025 2:43 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jun 19, 2025 1:35 pm I have been amazed at how late they have been working these past few nights. I have been downtown each of the last 2 nights and both nights they were still using the crane until 9:30 at night. Maybe they are trying to get a lot done before the heat these next few days.

Makes sense. It’s going to not just be insanely hot but also humid as well. I’d make the same trade off.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jun 19, 2025 2:56 pm

NEDodger wrote: Thu Jun 19, 2025 2:43 pm
skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jun 19, 2025 1:35 pm I have been amazed at how late they have been working these past few nights. I have been downtown each of the last 2 nights and both nights they were still using the crane until 9:30 at night. Maybe they are trying to get a lot done before the heat these next few days.
Makes sense. It’s going to not just be insanely hot but also humid as well. I’d make the same trade off.

They have been doing that for over a year now. When I took those photos last year of the crane going all the way around, that was around 9pm when second shift was on break. Some weeks they have been working 7 days a week too.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jun 19, 2025 3:14 pm

Brad wrote: Thu Jun 19, 2025 2:56 pm

They have been doing that for over a year now. When I took those photos last year of the crane going all the way around, that was around 9pm when second shift was on break. Some weeks they have been working 7 days a week too.

Wow didn't know that...thats why those crane operators get such a high wage. My sister used to date a guy that was the main crane operator on the Midtown Crossing project. They work a ton of hrs but they make a great salary and only have to work 6 months of the year to make what most people do in 12.