Omaha is the largest city of Nebraska founded in 1854. From the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, Omaha emerged as one of the top livestock markets in the world and a leader in meat-processing industry. Gambling, drinking and prostitution were also widespread in the late-19th century.
By the turn of the 20th century, the population of the city was increased, racial tensions were high, the city’s labor and management clashed in bitter strikes. A major riot by earlier immigrants in South Omaha destroyed the city’s Greek Town in 1909, completely driving out the Greek population. Today, Omaha is the home to the headquarters of some of the biggest construction and Fortune 500 companies.
The following historical photos show Omaha, Nebraska in the early 2t0h century.
My old dentist had an excellent book with historic Omaha pictures, but I don’t remember the name of the book. There was a picture of how the lower down/midtown areas were affected by the “great regrading” of about a century ago. In the waiting room, he displayed some of his original art. Dr Hoover on Blondo at 74thish. Now that he is retired, his son runs the business.
Holy shit there is a picture of a brutal murder in the list.
Where are the buildings, brushes, and river the barge went through? I love it!
I don’t remember the name of the book, but my old dentist had an excellent book of historic omaha pictures. It showed the progress of buildings affected by the “great regrading” of the lower down/midtown areas about a century ago. He had some of his original art hanging in the waiting room. Dr Hoover on Blondo at 74thish. Retired now, his son runs it.
Where the fk are those buildings and brushes and river the barge was going through? Lol