Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Omaha, Nebraska) facts for kids
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church Complex
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| Location | 2218 Binney Street, Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | Fisher & Lawrie |
| Architectural style | Gothic revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001093 |
| Added to NRHP | March 24, 1983 |
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a historic building in Omaha, Nebraska. It stands at 2206 Binney Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood. This church is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha.
About Sacred Heart Church
The church building was finished in 1902. It was built in a style called Late Gothic Revival. This means it looks like older Gothic churches from Europe. In 1979, the City of Omaha said it was an important landmark. Later, in 1983, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States.
The land for the church was given by a man named Herman Kountze. He was a banker and investor in Omaha. He created the Kountze Place neighborhood. This area was first planned as a nice place for families to live. It was a "streetcar suburb," meaning people could easily get around using streetcars.
Changes in the Neighborhood
For many years, Kountze Place was a neighborhood mainly for white families. But over time, things changed in Omaha. Starting around 1936, many families who used to go to Sacred Heart Church moved away. They moved to other parts of the city. This left the church with fewer people attending from the local area.
Because of these changes, Sacred Heart Church became an "open parish." This means people from all over Omaha could come and be part of the church. It was no longer just for people living right next to it.
Sacred Heart Today
Today, Sacred Heart Church is still very active. It continues to serve its community. The church also has an elementary school for local children. They also run programs to help people in the neighborhood. The building is still recognized as an official Omaha Landmark. It is an important part of Omaha's history and its future.
