Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:14 am

Very cool! I agree, its going to be a great spot.

mikey cee · Post by **mikey cee** » Wed Mar 11, 2026 2:41 pm

Brad I have a suggestion or a tip for you. It concerns the other day on my way into the city from out west. Traveling east on West Center Road I approached the 72nd Street overpass. What a super panoramic shot of Omaha's skyline. You have the majestic high rise of Elmwood Tower, the Lied Cancer Center and the VA Hospital. And right behind are the towering trio of FNBO, the Woodmen LIfe and Mutual of Omaha. I don't remember if Elmwood Tower is to far removed to get into a wide field pic or not I sure hope so. I'm sure you could also see some of the other landmarks but I had to keep my eye on the road. Thanks Mike

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 11, 2026 4:42 pm

mikey cee wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 2:41 pm Brad I have a suggestion or a tip for you. It concerns the other day on my way into the city from out west. Traveling east on West Center Road I approached the 72nd Street overpass. What a super panoramic shot of Omaha's skyline. You have the majestic high rise of Elmwood Tower, the Lied Cancer Center and the VA Hospital. And right behind are the towering trio of FNBO, the Woodmen LIfe and Mutual of Omaha. I don't remember if Elmwood Tower is to far removed to get into a wide field pic or not I sure hope so. I'm sure you could also see some of the other landmarks but I had to keep my eye on the road. Thanks Mike

Thanks for the tip, Mike. I’ve actually shot that view many times over the last several years. I’ve posted them on the form here too. I’m not sure how wide I went to get all those other buildings but I know for a fact I’ve posted several pictures from 72nd and center with the three towers in the shot.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Wed Mar 11, 2026 7:32 pm

Dont mind the |expletive| photo, I was going down Dodge around sunset, and to say the sucker is reflective is an understatement! The photo doesnt do it justice, if you look at it IRL, its actually quite blinding.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:19 pm

Brad wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 4:42 pm
mikey cee wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 2:41 pm Brad I have a suggestion or a tip for you. It concerns the other day on my way into the city from out west. Traveling east on West Center Road I approached the 72nd Street overpass. What a super panoramic shot of Omaha's skyline. You have the majestic high rise of Elmwood Tower, the Lied Cancer Center and the VA Hospital. And right behind are the towering trio of FNBO, the Woodmen LIfe and Mutual of Omaha. I don't remember if Elmwood Tower is to far removed to get into a wide field pic or not I sure hope so. I'm sure you could also see some of the other landmarks but I had to keep my eye on the road. Thanks Mike
Thanks for the tip, Mike. I’ve actually shot that view many times over the last several years. I’ve posted them on the form here too. I’m not sure how wide I went to get all those other buildings but I know for a fact I’ve posted several pictures from 72nd and center with the three towers in the shot.

Where do you setup to take that shot?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:48 pm

Louie wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:19 pm Where do you setup to take that shot?

Like this one here was taken from 72 & Center last summer. I parked at the Dr's Office building. I have shot from the parking lot or walked a little ways further east on 72nd, closer to the bridge. Just depends on the day.

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zedmib · Post by **zedmib** » Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:48 pm

Once MoO is complete could you repeat that shot with the same angle and zoom?
Holy Cross church would love that.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:55 pm

zedmib wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:48 pm Once MoO is complete could you repeat that shot with the same angle and zoom?
Holy Cross church would love that.

My wife and I got married at Holy Cross.

I've actually been trying to catch that shot in the fall the past couple years and just never got anything good.

mikey cee · Post by **mikey cee** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:18 am

Brad What can you see from the top floor in the Doctor's building or better yet the Omaha Tower ?!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:21 am

mikey cee wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:18 am Brad What can you see from the top floor in the Doctor's building or better yet the Omaha Tower ?!

Never been on the top floor of the Dr building or Omaha Tower....

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 4:08 am

Brad wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:21 am
mikey cee wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:18 am Brad What can you see from the top floor in the Doctor's building or better yet the Omaha Tower ?!
Never been on the top floor of the Dr building or Omaha Tower....

You’re not an elevator button press away…

mgoett · Post by **mgoett** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:53 am

How about the Shark club parking lot?

Post by **Brad** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:00 pm

mgoett wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:53 am How about the Shark club parking lot?

That's basically the Dr's office parking lot.

Stvbec74 · Post by **Stvbec74** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:54 pm

Night Train · Post by **Night Train** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:19 pm

Stvbec74 wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:54 pm

That’s a pretty pic right there

CBJason · Post by **CBJason** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:01 pm

Stvbec74 wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:54 pm

Money! I think that just might be the next postcard shot for downtown. Where was this taken, Ameristar, Harrah’s?

Stvbec74 · Post by **Stvbec74** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:36 pm

CBJason wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:01 pm
Stvbec74 wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:54 pm
Money! I think that just might be the next postcard shot for downtown. Where was this taken, Ameristar, Harrah’s?

Thank you! On the trail just north of Harrah’s! Taken during my morning walk.

Stvbec74 · Post by **Stvbec74** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:37 pm

Night Train wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:19 pm
Stvbec74 wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:54 pm
That’s a pretty pic right there

Thanks!

Stvbec74 · Post by **Stvbec74** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:41 pm

mikey cee · Post by **mikey cee** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 11:36 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:00 pm
mgoett wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:53 am How about the Shark club parking lot?
That's basically the Dr's office parking lot.

I thought being on the SW corner of the overpass it always seemed higher being elevated and all..

mikey cee · Post by **mikey cee** » Sat Mar 14, 2026 12:16 am

Staying in the area Brad have you studied the location of 1515 s.75th St.? You can shoot well over the rooftop of the building? You have Elmwood Tower, Blackstone, Mutual, Lied Center and the "Three Musketeers" easily in a nice telephoto shot. Too bad the hospital isn't finished!

Post by **Brad** » Sat Mar 14, 2026 11:23 pm

mikey cee wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 11:36 pm
Brad wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:00 pm
mgoett wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:53 am How about the Shark club parking lot?
That's basically the Dr's office parking lot.
I thought being on the SW corner of the overpass it always seemed higher being elevated and all..

The western side of the overpass is elevation 1150, the parking at the Dr's office is 17 feet higher at 1167. The finished floor of the Dr's office is 1170 so the roof is probably around 1190, but it doesn't appear they even have a roof hatch.

mikey cee wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 12:16 am Staying in the area Brad have you studied the location of 1515 s.75th St.? You can shoot well over the rooftop of the building? You have Elmwood Tower, Blackstone, Mutual, Lied Center and the "Three Musketeers" easily in a nice telephoto shot. Too bad the hospital isn't finished!

Yeah, that basically where I shoot a lot of my Memorial Park Fireworks photos from, across the street at the church. I know I have shot it once or twice before the fireworks started, but not sure if ever posted them. The problem with that spot is the high voltage power lines along 72nd street. There is a gap if you get far enough north on 1515 that I need to explore. That said thing is, this is so close to my house, but I never seem to go there except for fireworks. I always choose the Dr's office on Center or ANB on 90th and Dodge when I am doing long range from the west. I can drive from my house to 1515 in about 2 min.

To compare it to the Dr's office I mentioned, the sidewalk on the west side of 1515 is also elevation 1170.

ANB is elevation 1177 from where I shoot.

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skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Mar 15, 2026 8:49 am

I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but according to OWH topping off ceremony scheduled for March 25.

mikey cee · Post by **mikey cee** » Sun Mar 15, 2026 11:16 am

Stvbec74 wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:41 pm

That is the best pic of the skyline to date. Did you make note of the spot with spray paint on the trail walk? Ha ha. Only thing to change is to walk about 10' or 20' further north to catch the real Omaha trademark or landmark if you will........the tower horns on the Lumen bldg.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Sun Mar 15, 2026 7:07 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 8:49 am I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but according to OWH topping off ceremony scheduled for March 25.

Ten days when the crown is maybe 1-2 days from completion?

Post by **Brad** » Sun Mar 15, 2026 7:21 pm

GenX wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 7:07 pm
skinzfan23 wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 8:49 am I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but according to OWH topping off ceremony scheduled for March 25.
Ten days when the crown is maybe 1-2 days from completion?

I bet the crown has a few more days than that. I also be they don't do much tomorrow. Then you need to coordinate the City Leaders, Mutual Leaders, and the Lanoha development leaders and get them all there on the same day.

I'm really hope they delay it until the 26th or 27th. If it actually happens on 3/25 I'm gonna need to call in sick to work... LOL

Stvbec74 · Post by **Stvbec74** » Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:18 pm

mikey cee wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 11:16 am
Stvbec74 wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:41 pm

That is the best pic of the skyline to date. Did you make note of the spot with spray paint on the trail walk? Ha ha. Only thing to change is to walk about 10' or 20' further north to catch the real Omaha trademark or landmark if you will........the tower horns on the Lumen bldg.

Thank you! I did notice the referenced tower horns were absent from the photos. I’ll be taking future morning walks down there soon.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 18, 2026 10:49 pm

Few from Today:

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skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Mar 18, 2026 11:23 pm

Yeah, no thanks to #4 and being one of those workers.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 18, 2026 11:48 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 11:23 pm Yeah, no thanks to #4 and being one of those workers.

I'd do it in a heartbeat if they would let me!

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 12:10 am

So is that the top?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 12:15 am

Erik wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 12:10 am So is that the top?

I'm guessing the glass curtain wall will extend a few feet above where those two guys are standing in photo 4.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 5:12 am

Brad wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 10:49 pm Few from Today:

1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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Looks like the top out piece will be right in the middle of the east side up top.

TheLaggingNovice · Post by **TheLaggingNovice** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 10:45 am

Brad wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 10:49 pm Few from Today:

1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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Would be cool if you could find out who these two are and send it to them. I'm sure it would be a career highlight to have a photo like this! I bet if you send it to the Project lead they could find out who that was up there that day. cool photos

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 11:16 am

I’ve been amazed how many people have seen my photos of this that are working/connected to the project. I’d be surprised if someone who knows them hasn’t already seen them. I’ve posted photos of the tower before I went to bed at night and had emails about the photos from workers in the morning when I woke up.

Mjs5050ss · Post by **Mjs5050ss** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 11:57 am

Sorry if this has been asked before, but has top out been completed, or has it been announced when it will be?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 12:23 pm

Mjs5050ss wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 11:57 am Sorry if this has been asked before, but has top out been completed, or has it been announced when it will be?

Skinzfan posted it earlier in this thread, but it’s supposed to be next week. That said, Grow Omaha should get an email letting us know when and we have not seen it yet.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:24 pm

GenX wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 5:12 am
Brad wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 10:49 pm Few from Today:

1.
881A3073.jpg

2.
881A3076.jpg

3.
881A3077.jpg

4.
881A3078.jpg

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Looks like the top out piece will be right in the middle of the east side up top.

Maybe but that part is connected as of today.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 9:31 pm

Great Picture's Brad, love the closeups. I haven’t been downtown in 3 or 4 weeks it’s good to see the progress up close.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Mar 19, 2026 10:40 pm