The Edgar Zabriskie Residence is located at 3524 Hawthorne Avenue in the

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neighborhood of

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, United States. It was built in 1889 as one of the first homes in Bemis Park. The house was listed on the

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in 1978 and was designated an

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in 1980.

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The Zabriskie Residence is regarded as one of the finest Queen Anne style structures in Omaha. Edgar Zabriskie was a ship officer,

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veteran,

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general agent and accountant. He was one of the first purchasers of a lot in Bemis Park, a new residential suburb in the 1880s. The house was designed by a firm operated by Benjamin Fowler and Charles Beindorff, who also designed a number of important civic buildings throughout the city. After it was built the Zabriskie Residence and carriage house sat alone on a hill overlooking the Bemis Park development for nearly a decade. It was only in the early 20th century did the development grow.Gerber, K. and Spencer, J.S. (2003) ''Building for the Ages: Omaha's architectural landmarks.'' Landmarks, Inc. p 68. The Zabriskie House has multiple wall surfaces, high multiple rooftops, a round

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, straight and round-arched windows and prominent gables and chimneys. The house is currently in excellent condition, including still-functioning original

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s throughout the house.

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