Mutual of Omaha Building
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}{{Use American English|date=January 2025}}
{{Short description|High-rise building in Omaha, Nebraska}}
{{Infobox building
| name = Mutual of Omaha Building
| image = Mutual of Omaha Building 2025.jpg
| image_size =
| completion_date = 1940
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| title =
| label2= Expanded
| data2 = 1948, 1958, 1970
}}
| address = 3301 Dodge Street
| caption = Mutual of Omaha Building in 2025
| location = Omaha, Nebraska U.S.
| coordinates = {{Coord|41.258560132720696|-95.96228863536105|format=dms|display=inline,title|name=Mutual of Omaha Building|type:landmark_region:US-NE}}
| roof = {{convert|285|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| antenna_spire =
| floor_count = 14
| status = Completed
| floor_area =
| architect =
| main_contractor =
| public_transit = {{Bus icon}} Metro Transit
| references = {{Cite web |url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/129527 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307024812/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/129527 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |title=Emporis building ID 129527 |work=Emporis}}
}}
The Mutual of Omaha Building is a {{convert|285|ft|adj=on}}, 14-story high-rise building in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Built in 1940, the building was expanded in the 1940s, 1950s, and had a tower addition completed in 1970. It is currently the sixth tallest building in Omaha. The building houses the headquarters of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and is the largest building in Mutual of Omaha's Midtown Crossing development. Joined to the main building, the Mutual of Omaha Dome is an underground facility topped by a large glass dome, built in 1979. The dome houses an employee café.
History
Ground for the original Mutual of Omaha Building occurred on September 4, 1939.{{Cite web |last=Hammel |first=Cindy Gonzalez, Aaron Sanderford, Paul |date=2022-01-26 |title=Mutual of Omaha HQ headed for downtown Omaha library site • Nebraska Examiner |url=https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/01/25/mutual-of-omaha-hq-headed-for-downtown-omaha-library-site/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=Nebraska Examiner |language=en-US}} The building opened in 1940. Two additions were made in 1948 and 1958.{{Cite news |date=1978-01-20 |title=Mutual to Dig In On New Addition |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-mutual-to-dig-in-on-n/175899157/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=1}} A tower addition was announced in the late 1960s. The addition was topped-out in April 1969.{{Cite news |date=1969-04-07 |title=Mutual-United Project Topped Off |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-mutual-united-project/175873266/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=1}} The tower addition was completed and opened in 1970.{{Cite web |title=Mutual of Omaha |url=http://www.omahaimc.org/mutual-of-omaha/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Omaha |language=en-US}}
In January 1978, a $10 million three-story dome was announced to be built directly North of the building.{{Cite news |date=1978-01-20 |title=Mutual to Dig In On New Addition |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-mutual-to-dig-in-on-n/175899157/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=1}} The dome would be {{Convert|15|ft|m}} tall and would span {{Convert|90|ft|m}} across.{{Cite news |date=1979-01-23 |title=Mutual's Glass Dome Starting to Push Skyward |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-mutuals-glass-dome-s/175899348/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=1}} Mutual of Omaha built the facility underground because the lack of exterior construction would save $5 million.{{Cite news |date=1980-02-06 |title=Energy tax credit is among seminar topics |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-energy-tax-credit-i/175944140/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Lincoln Journal Star |pages=9}} The dome officially opened in November 1979.{{Cite news |date=1979-11-07 |title=A Hat Tip for Mutual's Big Dome |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-a-hat-tip-for-mutual/175899857/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=40}} In 1989, along with Woodmen Tower, the building was used to help restore the population of Peregrine falcons.{{Cite news |date=1989-07-24 |title=Nine falcon chicks reported doing well |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-nine-falcon-chicks/175944210/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Lincoln Journal Star |pages=14}}
In 2006, it was announced that Mutual of Omaha would be developing Midtown Crossing at Turner Park directly East of their headquarters.{{Cite news |date=2006-10-20 |title=COMING SOON TO OMAHA |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-coming-soon-to-omah/175942471/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Lincoln Journal Star |pages=13}} The mixed-use development officially opened in May 2010.{{Cite news |date=2010-05-30 |title=Shiny Midtown Crossing glistens in sun |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-shiny-midtown-crossin/175942735/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=14}} In 2008, the front of the building was covered with a 14-story banner promoting the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational.{{Cite news |date=2008-06-03 |title=Strong kick of good will expected from swimming |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-strong-kick-of-good-w/175944698/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=1}} In 2009, during the Centennial celebration for Mutual of Omaha, the building was covered in panels showing a tiger. Additionally, leaves were projected onto the sides of the building.{{Cite news |date=2009-06-05 |title=PROWLING ON DODGE STREET |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-prowling-on-dodge-str/175944960/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=1}}
In 2017, Mutual of Omaha announced plans to build a new headquarters in Midtown Omaha.{{Cite news |date=2017-08-25 |title=Amid growth, Mutual is 'thinking about' new midtown headquarters |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-amid-growth-mutual-i/175898879/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=1}} These plans were later put on pause in 2019.{{Cite news |date=2019-09-02 |title=Mutual of Omaha delays its new headquarters plan |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-mutual-of-omaha-del/175944085/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=Lincoln Journal Star |pages=A4}} In 2020, Mutual of Omaha announced that the Indian Chief sign on top of the building would be removed. It was replaced by an African Lion.{{Cite news |date=2020-07-18 |title=Mutual of Omaha insurance firm removing longtime Indian logo |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/york-news-times-mutual-of-omaha-insuranc/175898951/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |work=York News-Times |pages=A6}} In 2022, Mutual of Omaha revised its headquarters plans and announced that it would build a new headquarters in Downtown Omaha.{{Cite news |date=2022-10-11 |title=Mutual of Omaha tower will stand above the rest |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-mutual-of-omaha-tow/175900155/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |work=Lincoln Journal Star |pages=A8}} When the new building is completed in 2026, Mutual of Omaha will spend $400 million for redevelopment of the site.{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Cindy |date=2022-05-14 |title=Mutual of Omaha's downtown move expected to spur $1 billion in investment at new and old campuses • Nebraska Examiner |url=https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/05/14/mutual-of-omahas-downtown-move-expected-to-spur-1-billion-in-investment-at-new-and-old-campuses/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=Nebraska Examiner |language=en-US}}