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Just outside Jobbers Canyon, the 1000 Dodge Building was constructed in 1928 and has been home to a number of businesses, including today’s Nosh Wine Lounge and Capitol Arcade.

Designed by architect James T. Allen and built by contractor Alex Beck, the building was initially leased to the Fisk Tire and Rubber Company. Adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad line, it was originally a two-story structure constructed of reinforced concrete and brick. The first floor served as office space for the tire company, while the basement and upper level were used for warehouse operations.

Fisk struggled during the Great Depression, and by 1933 the H.J. Heinz Company relocated from 1013 North 16th Street to 1002 Dodge Street to accommodate its need for larger quarters. Heinz continued to operate out of the building for decades. During the 1970s, it was occupied by H&Z Vending, owned by Hymie Zorinsky, the father of Ed Zorinsky, former mayor of Omaha and U.S. senator.

In 1994, the building was purchased by Mike Moylan, founder of Shamrock Development. He converted part of the structure into commercial space while also creating a private residence for himself. In 2002, his company began a $6 million renovation that added a third floor. While the ground level remained commercial, the upper two floors were converted into 12 condominiums, and the basement became an underground parking garage. At the time, residential units downtown were still relatively rare.

With the opening of the Capitol District—whose outdoor plaza stretches from 10th to 12th Streets and from Capitol Avenue to Davenport Street—the 1000 Dodge Building is now considered part of the larger district. In recent years, its first-floor commercial space has housed several businesses, including Brigit St. Brigit Theatre and an event space known as One Thousand Dodge. As the surrounding area has increasingly shifted toward entertainment, the building has once again found new life.

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