Saunders School

415 North 41st Avenue

1899

Architect: John Latenser

Neo-Classical Revival Style

Designated Omaha Landmark: September 24, 1985

 

Saunders School is an early example of architect

John Latenser’s interest in neo-classical form and detail,

an architectural style that would characterize his later

commissions for many of Omaha’s most important civic and

commercial buildings.  The structure was named for Alvin

Saunders, Nebraska’s last territorial governor before

statehood in 1867.

Built in 1899, Saunders School served the community as a public school facility for more than 80 years. The building was renovated for use as apartments in the late 1980’s.

(This building is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places.)