1885 – 1909
In 1885 Lincoln National Bank was built and occupied the northeast corner of 11th & O, known as the Richards Block. The structure burned down in the spring of 1898.
The replacement building stood vacant until it was occupied by Continental National Bank starting in April of 1909, beginning of Continental National Bank, Lincoln, NE
1930
In September 1930 "bandits" robbed the Lincoln National Bank and Trust Co. In Nebraska of $2,800,000. The bank went into liquidation as a consequence and deposits were taken over by Continental National Bank, formerly the German American State Bank, which weathered the Depression like a rock.
1998
In 1998 Dr. Gregory W. Kallos and Harlan Weingart purchased the old Continental Bank Building at 122 No. 11th Street amid rumors that it was going to be condemned. The 104-year-old building housed only two tenants at the time and the upper floors had not been occupied for several years.
After adding new windows, installing a new roof, and remodeling the tenant spaced on the first floor, demolition began on the Interior of the upper levels. Running Into false walls, bank vaults surrounded by several feet of concrete and other obstacles made the demolition process longer than expected.
Present
The building was eventually gutted to its exterior walls. New wiring, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems were added, a state-of-the-art security system was installed, and plans were drawn up for the four upper floors.
After construction was complete, the end result is the familiar building you see today.
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