Victorian Houses of North Omaha

For 50 years after the founding of the city in 1854, homes were built across the city of Omaha that had high, sharp roof angles, wraparound porches, round turrets and tall roof towers. This was the Victorian era, and the houses from this time period had intricately designed woodwork and Gothic influences. Following are some of the Victorians in the North Omaha community today.

For the upper middle class and the upper class living in North Omaha , the Victorian era was fancy. People were making money, often for the first time, and they wanted to show it off. With a lot of hand-crafted woodwork and readily available high end fixtures, these homes were filled with fine details and beautiful features. There were many architectural styles during the Victorian era. The following examples are mostly in the Eastlake / Stick style and Queen Anne style.

Victorian Houses

Many of the Victorian era homes remaining in North Omaha have been stripped of their finest details. A few remain intact though. Here are some of the most interesting examples of both, including the most popular house in Omaha.

John P. Bay Mansion, 2024 Binney Street, Kountze Place, North Omaha, Nebraska — This is the John P. Bay Mansion at 2024 Binney Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood.

2512 Binney Street, North Omaha, Nebraska — Built in 1895 at 2512 Binney Street, this Eastlake style home has more than 2,000 square feet.

Lantry - Thompson Mansion, 3524 State Street, Florence, North Omaha, Nebraska — This is the Lantry – Thompson Mansion at N. 36th and State Street in Florence.

2802 North 30th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska — This Victorian era home at 2802 North 30th Street was built in 1885.

3049 Redick Avenue, North Omaha, Nebraska — This is a recent image of 3049 Redick Avenue.

Van Cort House, 2210 Wirt Street, Kountze Place, North Omaha, Nebraska — This is the Van Cort House, built at 2210 Wirt Street.

This is 4728 North 38th Street, built in 1900 at the end of the Victorian era. Note the Gothic roofline and diagonal entryway. — This is 4728 North 38th Street, built in 1900 at the end of the Victorian era.

This is 1618 Emmet Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood.

2210 Wirt Street, North Omaha, Nebraska — 1902 Wirt Street was finished in 1893. Designed in the Gothic Revival Style, its tower features distinctive Scandinavian styling.

Zabriskie Mansion, 3524 Hawthorne Avenue, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, North Omaha, Nebraska — This is a 2020 image of the Zabriskie Mansion at 3524 Hawthorne Avenue in the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District.

These homes are located in neighborhoods throughout North Omaha. While they are scattered throughout the community, the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, the Gold Coast Historic District, and the Kountze Place neighborhood are the primary locations for Victorian homes in the best conditions. Victorian era homes offer a great deal of opportunities for the neighborhoods where they are, and give a direct viewpoint into the history of the community.

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Thanks for this informative article and the great house pictures. I just love this style of home. I have been in quite a few and the architecture inside, if it’s still intact, is also quite elaborate. The entryways and fireplaces are always gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

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