Omaha Quartermaster Depot Historic District facts for kids
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Omaha Quartermaster Depot Historic District
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Exterior of the depot
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 Location in Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 79003685 |
| Added to NRHP | July 26, 1979 |
The Omaha Quartermaster Depot Historic District is a special place in Omaha, Nebraska. It has several old brick buildings. These buildings were made for the U.S. Army between 1881 and 1894. They show off a cool building style called Italianate. This historic area is located in South Omaha. It's near Hickory and 22nd Streets, Woolworth Avenue, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. In 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site. The depot used to be a facility for the United States Army Reserve. The government decided it was no longer needed. So, it was put up for auction in the fall of 2013.
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A Look at the Depot's History
Early Days and Military Use
In 1892, a military supply office moved to Omaha. It came from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The U.S. Army's Department of the Platte used this depot. It was a place to store and send out supplies. These supplies went to military bases for 20 years.
The depot was busiest during World War I. During that time, it sent supplies to many camps. It also helped National Guard units. These units were all over the Midwest region.
Helping During Hard Times
The depot played a role during the Great Depression. This was a very tough time for many people. Franklin D. Roosevelt started a program called the New Deal. The depot became a supply base for this program. It helped the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps. These camps were across the United States. The CCC helped young men find work. They built parks and roads.
Recent Changes
The depot later served as a facility for the United States Army Reserve. On November 19, 2013, the property was put up for auction. The General Services Administration handled the sale.
