Black and white postcard (14.5 x 9.5 cm) with a view of Joslyn Castle, 39th and Davenport Streets, Omaha, Nebraska, after the 1913 tornado. The fence is down or leaning and trees are on the sidewalk; tree-tops have been blown off. Across the top of the postcard is typed Geo. A. Joslyn's Castle and at the bottom is written Joslyn Castle Davenport St, Omaha Photo by Scott.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972, Joslyn Castle is unique. Designed by Omaha architect John McDonald, the Scottish Baronial home was completed in 1903 at a cost of $250,000. Located at 3902 Davenport Street, it was built for George and Sarah Joslyn. The 4 story, 35 room mansion includes a reception hall, music room, ballroom, a library and gold drawing room. The basement at one time had a bowling alley. Landscape architect Jens Jensen created an informal setting for the 5.5 acre site. Over 100 mature trees as well as a wide array of bushes and flowers were planted. A conservatory, or greenhouse, built especially for orchids, was completely destroyed in the 1913 Easter Tornado and the house was damaged. Joslyn Castle still graces Omaha's Gold Coast area. Source: Omaha Public Library History Clipping File-Joslyn Castle.
