STORY # 28: The Voysey Influence
Among the many Tudor-inspired homes in Country Club is a smaller group of houses whose shapes recall the work of English architect C.F.A. Voysey, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement.
These homes are characterized by simple rectangular forms and sweeping roofs that slope down at the ends, creating a distinctive silhouette.
Rather than relying heavily on decorative Tudor details, these houses emphasize clean lines and strong roof shapes, giving them a quieter elegance.
One example of this rare style in the neighborhood is located at:
2529 North 55th Street
Homes like this show the wide range of architectural inspiration that shaped the Country Club district in the 1920s — from medieval England to the English Arts and Crafts movement.
Sources: Country Club Historic District National Register Nomination, the Omaha City Directory and the Omaha Bee, July 15, 1928, pg 23.
Photo Captions:
Rendering of 2529 North 55th Street taken from original Metcalfe Co. sales brochure for the Country Club District.
This home at 2529 North 55th Street was built for Joseph B. and Mabel Pitzer and completed in July 1928. Joseph was the manager of the Palmolive-Peet Co., a maker of soaps, and his wife was the office manager. The architect was Everett S. Dodds and Schroeder Investment Co. built the home.
