South Omaha Main Street Historic District facts for kids
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South Omaha Main Street Historic District
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Vanous Block, at 4833-35 S. 24th Street
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 Location in Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly S. 24th St. between M and O Sts., Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Area | 12.9 acres (5.2 ha) |
| Architect | Latenser, John, & Sons; Allen, James T. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Classical Revival, Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002828 (original) 100009518 (increase) |
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| Added to NRHP | February 14, 1989 |
| Boundary increase | November 6, 2023 |
The South Omaha Main Street Historic District is a special area in South Omaha, Nebraska. It's located along South 24th Street, between M and O Streets. This district is like a time capsule, filled with many old and important buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This means it's officially recognized for its historical value! When it was first listed, it covered about 12.9 acres and included over 32 buildings.
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What is the South Omaha Main Street Historic District?
This area was once the busy heart of the old City of South Omaha. It had all sorts of important places. You could find businesses, the old City Hall, banks, and even a post office. Many different kinds of stores and professional offices were here too.
The district is also famous for its rich mix of cultures. Many immigrant groups made their homes and businesses here. These included people from Greece, Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Today, it's also home to a growing Latino community, including many people from Mexico. This makes the area a vibrant and diverse place!
Historic Buildings in the District
Many buildings in the district have their own unique stories. They show us what life was like long ago.
Famous Buildings and Their Stories
- The Carpenter Building was built in 1916. It started as a one-story brick hardware store. After a fire in 1988, it was fixed up in 1990 and is still in use today.
- The Packer's National Bank Building was built in 1891. This bank helped people who worked at the big meat packing plants nearby. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
- The Vanous Block was built in 1892. This three-story building was first used as a warehouse. In 1992, it was updated to have shops and apartments.
- The Stockman Publishing Company Building is a two-story building from 1890. It was changed into offices and homes in 1992.
- The Brandes Block is a three-story brick building from 1889. It was also updated in 1991 to have both businesses and apartments.
- The Roseland Theater was built in the 1920s. It was a movie theater until the mid-1980s. In 1991, it became a place for shops and apartments.
- The Commercial Building is a one-story brick building. It used to be a place that sold supplies for livestock. In 1994, it was changed into retail stores and a warehouse.
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