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Locally Owned and Operated Since 1979
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1911 Leavenworth St. • (402) 614-5544
1218 S. 119th St. • (402) 827-4376 168th & Center (S.W. Corner) • (402) 763-1860
ALL SHUCKS LOCATIONS ARE OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK
Loy’s Art Deco fireplace is a focal point.
handmade ceramic tile, the fireplace is unusable because of the building’s advanced age. But its Art Deco style adds texture to the room. Brightly colored furniture also enhances the room’s cheerfulness.
Look up Admire the 25-foot-high ceilings with four skylights that make the living and dining areas light and airy. Also floating above is a bedroom loft with a large bath and three—yes, count them—three walk-in closets. Bathroom counters are made of a rarely seen light blue granite. The bath’s water lily motif begins on the custom-designed ceramic floor and flows up to frame the mirrors and adorn the sink.
Look down See the original wood floor that has had thousands of feet cross its sturdy surface over 122 years. The wood is rare heart pine. “The trees that produce the wood are now extinct and the floor can never be duplicated,” said Loy. “There will never be a floor like this again in history. It’s so beautiful and unique.” A formal dining area flows into a modern, open kitchen set to one side. From there, it’s a short, airy walk to the living area. A coffee table sitting in front of a floral couch is more than 100 years old. Collected artwork on walls is from local artists such as Tom Bartek, Fr. Don Doll, S.J., Gene Roncka, and Becca Herbert. “I am surrounded by things I like and that make me happy,” said Loy. She enjoys the hours she works twice a week at Delice European Bakery, which at one time was located below her condo. It now sits in the Midtown Crossing area. As much as she adores her spacious condo, Loy leaves it behind two winter months each year to travel in Europe. She has spent time in Spain, Italy, the south of France, and Paris. Most recently she rented a houseboat on the Seine River within a few blocks of the Eiffel Tower. Loy invites others to join her wherever she rents an apartment or houseboat in Europe. “I share my winter with family and friends.” Loy, who is retired from her position as a development director for a nonprofit organization, has 10 nephews and nieces. “It’s a very large extended family. My life is so rich.”
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Guest Caterers
(lunch served on a rotating schedule)
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant Sgt. Peffer’s Café Italian The Greek Islands Petrow’s Restaurant Mangia Italiano Sina Way Chinese Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Chicken Paradise Bakery and Café • Full service convenience center • Unique, hard to find specialty gift items for all seasons • Official NCAA sanctioned University of Nebraska Husker memorabilia, clothing, etc. • Fashion Cleaners next day service • Fresh flowers, specialty floral arrangements, specialty balloons and balloon arrangements for all occasions.
1601 Dodge St., Suite 100
(South lobby of the First National Tower)
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