Holy Family Catholic Church (Omaha, Nebraska) facts for kids
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Holy Family Church
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Church, seen from the northwest, across Izard Street
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 Location in Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Built | 1883 |
| Architect | Cleves Bros.; Et al. |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001715 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 17, 1986 |
Holy Family Church is a historic building located in North Omaha, Nebraska. It was built in 1883 at 1715 Izard Street. This church is the oldest existing Catholic Church in Omaha. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it is a very important historical site.
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History of Holy Family Church
Holy Family Church was built in 1883. It was created for Irish families who worked for the railroad. The church was designed by architects Charles and August Cleves from Omaha. They used a style called Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival.
Church Buildings and Community Service
The church complex includes the main parish church, a school, and a rectory (where the priests live). Over time, the church also became a center for Omaha's growing Italian immigrant community. Priests from Holy Family Church were important in helping to start Creighton University in the late 1800s.
A Place for Social Change
In the 1960s and 1970s, Holy Family Church was known as a place where people worked for social change. Father John McCaslin was the pastor during this time. The church helped people in the community and supported efforts to make things better for everyone.
Recognized as a Landmark
The Holy Family Church building was named an Omaha landmark in 1985. The next year, in 1986, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Omaha says that Holy Family is the oldest brick church building still standing in the city.
See also
- Landmarks in North Omaha, Nebraska
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha
- List of churches in Omaha, Nebraska
