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 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | July 17, 1986 |
Holy Family Church is a very old and special building in Omaha, Nebraska. It was built way back in 1883. You can find it at 1715 Izard Street in North Omaha. This church is the oldest Catholic church still standing in Omaha! It's so important that it's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A Look at Holy Family Church's History
Holy Family Church was built in 1883. It was made for Irish families who worked on the railroads. The church was designed by two architects from Omaha, Charles and August Cleves. They used a mix of Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival Style in their design.
The Church Building and Its Purpose
The church building is part of a larger group of buildings. This group includes the main church, a school, and a rectory (where the priests live). Later on, the church also became a special place for Omaha's growing Italian immigrant community.
Community and Education
Priests from Holy Family Church helped start Creighton University. This happened in the late 1800s. In 1915, a priest was also assigned to help the Czech immigrant community in Omaha. This shows how the church supported many different groups of people.
A Center for Change
In the 1960s and 1970s, Holy Family Church was known for working for social change. Father John McCaslin was the pastor at that time. The church was a place where people came together to make their community better.
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
