One of the main thoroughfares in North Omaha has a weird history filled with different names and inconvenient routes. Starting as a farm road outside city limits, it had several names and even ran on different numbered streets than today. Extending from Dodge Street into the Ponca Hills, this is a history of North 30th Street.

Background

When Omaha was originally laid out in 1854, North 24th Street was its western city limits. Over the next 20-plus years, there were stabs made at extending the city westward, including the notorious Scriptown and other developments, but they didn’t take off.

North 30th Street did not exist in 1878. There were farms located along section lines that extended north to the Washington County line in the Ponca Hills. These sections sometimes had their own names, even in 1878, either given by a high-minded farmer or an ambitious housing developer, including a part called State Street that was located south of Ames Avenue.

By 1880 though, local newspapers mentioned 30th Street by name, and by 1886 it was noted on local maps. However, there were different names on different portions of the street, including Line Street, State Street, and 31st Street. North of Sprague Street, itself new in the 1880s, North 30th Street was also referred to as Tilden Street and as Butler Street all the way to the city limits, which was then located on present-day Kansas Avenue.

Shifting Alignments

The street’s physical path has not always been the same. South of Ames Avenue, the original north-south route for this corridor actually ran along present-day North 29th Street, and it was the original pathway for the area’s first streetcar tracks.

The most unique chapter of this street’s history occurred in the town of Florence. Starting in 1854 when the town was established, the area featured two parallel primary roads. They were called First Main Street was the original designation for what is now North 29th Street, and Second Main Street followed the path of today’s North 30th Street. From Weber Street north, North 30th Street was known only as Main Street until 1917. That was the year the City of Omaha annexed Florence and renamed and numbered its streets to align with the Omaha grid, officially designating the thoroughfare as North 30th Street.

Modernization and Commercial Growth

In the 1920s, the transition from rural roads to an urban arterial accelerated. As the city prioritized the automobile, the streetcar tracks were eventually removed, and 30th Street was widened and straightened.

This era transformed the street into a commercial powerhouse. It became known for its “Automobile Row,” featuring dealerships like Dewey Chevrolet at 4200 North 30th Street (1956–1976), Burkhard-Gerelick Ford at 4719 North 30th Street (1949–1991), and Jourdan Moters and 30th and Camden (1938-1951.) There were also countless gas stations and numerous hotels. The most important commercial areas along the street were located at its major intersections.

Main Intersections

North of Dodge Street, there are several major intersections with North 30th. Many were hubs for commercial growth including grocery stores, bakeries, and other stores as well as streetcar access and more.

One important decimation to North 30th Street came from its intersection with the new I-480 in 1969 and its proximity to the North Freeway, completed in 1989, which necessitated the demolition of over 1,000 homes, businesses, and churches. This was a pivotal moment in the community’s history that physically separated the Black community and cut off North Omaha from the western parts of the city.

The major intersections with North 30th Street include…

• 30th and I-480: Entering North Omaha from a high speed highway, this intersection obliterated historic neighborhoods and redefined the community forever.
• 30th and Cuming: A historic gateway to the Creighton University area and the Near North Side, this intersection is the beginning of Radial Highway, which was the first major highway structure in Omaha and blatantly sliced residential areas at the expense of community wellbeing.
• 30th and Hamilton: Historically a bustling commercial node for several neighborhoods, including the Montclair neighborhood, Prospect Hill, and others.
• 30th and Lake: A current center for African American commerce and community life, once this intersection hosted several housing projects.
• 30th and Sprague: A key transition point where the Fairfax and Bedford Place neighborhoods intersect and historic commercial and industrial developments blossomed.
• 30th and Ames: The heart of a major commercial historic district that served as a “downtown” for North Omaha for decades.
• 30th and Sorenson Parkway / Abbott Expressway / North Freeway: Representing the ongoing gentrification of North Omaha, this intersection crosses several key neighborhoods to bisect much of the overall community.
• 30th and Fort: A gateway to a former military base and the Miller Park neighborhood, this was once a prime hotspot for cruising in the 1950s.
• 30th and Redick: The gateway to the Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Florence Field, and Belvedere neighborhoods.
• 30th and Forest Lawn: The entrance to one of the most prestigious and historic cemeteries in the region.
• 30th and I-680: The first region of North O cut through specifically by a high speed highway, the far north region of the community includes Ponca Hills and Florence.

Only one of the city’s historic boulevards intersects with North 30th Street which is Belvedere Boulevard. Several boulevards are located nearby though, including John Creighton Boulevard, Paxton Boulevard, Fontenelle Boulevard, Minne Lusa Boulevard, and Florence Boulevard.

Major Landmarks

The journey along North 30th Street is a timeline of Omaha’s growth, from its industrial peak to its religious and educational foundations. Here are the landmark sites that define the corridor:

• Former St. Joseph’s Hospital, 811 North 30th Street (1870–1977): This massive structure served as a cornerstone of Omaha healthcare before being converted into the Marylebone apartments.
• Omaha Technical High School, 3219 Cuming Street (1923–1984): Once the largest high school west of Chicago, this landmark now serves as the Omaha Public Schools administrative headquarters.
• St. Clare’s Monastery, 1310 North 30th Street (1888-present): A quiet, secluded former Poor Clare religious site that was a spiritual anchor near the city’s urban core for decades.
• Hilltop Public Housing Projects, North 30th and Grant Street (1943–1990s), A major development of the mid-century urban renewal efforts that significantly reshaped the residential density of the neighborhood.
• Pleasant View Public Housing Projects, North 30th and Parker Street (1956–2008): A high-rise and barracks-style development that was a key component of the city’s mid-century public housing strategy.
• Spencer Street Public Housing Projects, North 30th and Spencer Street (1952–2024) A sprawling housing complex that represented a key piece of North Omaha’s social history and 20th-century urban policy.
• Hope Lutheran Church, 2723 North 30th Street (1911–present): A pillar of the North Omaha community for over a century, known for its Gothic Revival architecture and social outreach.
• Howard Kennedy Elementary School, 2906 North 30th Street (1916–Present, Named after Omaha’s first school superintendent, this school has served the Long School and Bedford Place neighborhoods for generations.
• Adams Park, 3121 Bedford Avenue (1930–present): A 60-acre sprawling green space that has provided recreation and community gathering space for North Omaha families since the early 20th century.
• Fort Omaha, North 30th and Fort Street (1878–present): A historic military installation that housed the Department of the Platte and now serves as the main campus for Metropolitan Community College.
• 30th and Ames Commercial Historic District, North 30th and Ames Avenue (1890–present): A business hub recently recognized for its architectural significance as the “second downtown” for North Omaha’s working class.
• Belt Line Railway, North 30th and Sprague Street (1883–1980s): An industrial rail loop that circled the city and crossed 30th Street, fueling the growth of nearby factories, warehouses, and the Miller Park neighborhood.
• Miller Park, North 30th and Redick Avenue (1891–present): A landmark of the Omaha Park and Boulevard system featuring a pavilion, golf course, and historic birch trees.
• Florence Bank, 8502 North 30th Street (1856–present): The oldest commercial building in Omaha, this site was a focal point of the early Nebraska Territory’s “Wildcat” banking era.
• Mormon Winter Quarters Temple and Visitors’ Center, 8283 North 34th Street (1999–present): Located in Florence, this site commemorates the thousands of pioneers who camped here during the westward migration.
• Mormon Pioneer Cemetery, 3301 State Street( 1846–1848): The burial ground for hundreds of Mormon pioneers who perished during the harsh winter of the mid-19th century.
• Florence Mill (Weber Mill), 9102 North 30th Street (1846–present): Originally built by the Mormons and later operated by the Weber family, it is the only surviving structure from the Winter Quarters period.
• Florence Firehouse, 8415 North 29th Street (1888–present): A historic municipal building that served the independent City of Florence before its annexation by Omaha in 1917.
• Mormon Bridge, North 30th and I-680 (1952–present): A vital link over the Missouri River located just off the 30th Street path, marking a historic crossing point for travelers.

Neighborhoods

Between Dodge Street and the Ponca Hills, North 30th Street dissects, bisects, and borders several historic neighborhoods.

As the original county line, North 30th Street offered access to several quintessential “streetcar suburbs” along its length including the early Montclair and Prospect Hill neighborhoods. The extension of the streetcar lines to Florence in the early 1900s allowed for the development of neighborhoods including Minne Lusa, Miller Park and Florence Field, which were marketed as being “away from the city’s noise” while still being connected to downtown. Today, the Ponca Hills act as a cap to the city’s northward growth and provide an escape at the end of 30th.

Neighborhoods along the entire length of North 30th Street include…

• Near North Side, Cuming Street to Locust Street: Established in the 1860s, this is the historic heart of Omaha’s African American and Jewish communities, featuring diverse Victorian and American Foursquare architecture.
• Gifford Park, Dodge Street to Cuming Street (North Freeway to North38th), 1912–Present, Home to the Duchesne Academy and a commercial hub at 33rd and California that served as a neighborhood anchor for decades.
• Original Montclair, Cuming St to Hamilton Street (centered on Lincoln Blvd), 1880s–Present, A prestigious residential pocket featuring stately 19th-century homes along the historic Lincoln Boulevard and the original path of the Oregon Trail.
• Prospect Hill / Highlander, 30th and Parker Street: This neighborhood was established in the 1880s and transitioned from the site of Omaha’s oldest pioneer cemetery and the mid-century Pleasant View projects into the modern “Highlander” village—a purpose-built, mixed-income community designed to revitalize the 30th and Lake corridor.
• Long School Neighborhood, Hamilton Street to Erskine Street: Started around 1875, this was an early economically diverse neighborhood that once housed vibrant businesses and the landmark Long School.
• Prospect Place, Hamilton Street to Lake Street (North Freeway to North 36th), 1890s–Present, A residential area built around the historic Prospect Hill Cemetery and formerly home to the Hilltop public housing projects.
• Omaha View, Blondo Street to Pinkney Street (North 26th to North 36th), 1885–Present, A “hidden jewel” of North Omaha containing more than two dozen homes that are over 130 years old.
• Bedford Place, Pinkney Street to Pratt Street (North 30th to North 33rd), 1910s–Present, A residential pocket that grew alongside the Belt Line Railway and serves as a transition to the Ames Avenue corridor.
• Collier Place, Ames Avenue to Grand Avenue (North 30th to North 33rd), 1882–Present, Originally part of the “Scriptown” land grab, it became a successful residential and commercial hub in North Omaha.
• Druid Hill, Pratt Street to Sprague Street (North 30th to North 36th), 1886–Present, Highly desirable property developed in the late 19th century with factories along the Belt Line and commercial shops on 30th Street.
• Kenwood, 30th and Fowler Ave, 1880s–Present, Located just south of the historic Fort Omaha grounds, Kenwood was a residential subdivision that bridged the gap between the Miller Park area and the city’s industrial Belt Line, known for its modest early-1920s cottages and bungalows.
• Miller Park, Storz Pkwy to Miller Park (Fort Omaha to Florence Blvd), 1880s–Present, Developed on George Miller’s former land holdings, it features a prominent school and the historic Miller Park Duplex District.
• Minne Lusa Historic District, Miller Park to Vane Street (North 30th to J.J. Pershing Dr), 1916–Present, A massive, single-developer historic district famous for its “English Cottage” and Craftsman-style homes.
• Florence Field, Redick Avenue to Weber Street (North 24th to North 36th), 1919–Present, An ambitious 20th-century development known for its whimsical architectural traits and “sunny optimism.”
• Belvedere, Fort Omaha to Redick Avenue (North 30th to Fontenelle Blvd), 1881–Present, A pleasant suburb far from the city center that eventually became defined by its scenic boulevard and “Belvedere Point.”
• Florence, Craig Street to I-680 (Missouri River to Mormon Bridge Rd), 1854–Present (Site historic to 1846), The oldest neighborhood in Omaha, originally established as the Mormon Winter Quarters before becoming an independent city.
• Ponca Hills, North of Florence to the Washington County Line, 1890s–Present, Characterized by timbered bluffs and rugged terrain, this area marks the northernmost extent of 30th Street.

Historical Churches

Because of North 30th Street’s importance as the main artery for many surrounding neighborhoods, it was a vital location for a lot of historical churches. While some have been demolished, several still stand today. These grand edifices provide a glimpse into the stature and relevance that once made this one of the most important religious streets in Omaha. Because of white flight, there are shifting denominations and a lot of community resilience among congregations. While many congregations have moved or closed, their structures remain as pillars of the neighborhood’s identity.

The religious landscape of the 30th Street corridor was historically dominated by European immigrant congregations that transitioned into centers for African American faith. Near the southern end of North 30th, Hope Lutheran Church at 2723 North 30th Street has stood as a Gothic Revival anchor since 1911, serving as a rare constant in a changing urban landscape. Up north, the Miller Park Presbyterian Church, built in 1923 at 3020 Huntington Avenue, served the Minne Lusa and Miller Park neighborhoods for over 80 years before closing in 2006. The Parkside Baptist Church at 30th and Newport Avenue was another neighborhood staple that was designed by John McDonald and built in 1923. Today, it is home to the Nazarene Karen Baptist Church.

Located near Florence, Trinity Lutheran Church at 6340 North 30th Street remains a massive landmark built in 1921 to accommodate the booming neighborhoods of far North Omaha from that era. Nearby, the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 6304 North 30th Street, founded in 1919, represented a significant investment in the area before its eventual merger with St. Philip Neri. The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection at 30th and Belvedere Boulevard stands as a symbol of intentional racial integration from by a merger in the 1980s. Other significant sites include the former Hillside Presbyterian Church, a historic Black congregation that once anchored the corridor, and the former St. Mark German Evangelical Lutheran Church near 30th and Cuming, which served early German residents.

Churches are still being opened and growing along the strip. Today, the 30th and Lake intersection is anchored by Salem Baptist Church, one of the most influential African American congregations in Omaha. More modern developments include the Jehovah Shammah Church International, which now occupies the former Miller Park Presbyterian building, and the Nazarene Karen Baptist Church. An interesting example of adaptive reuse is found at 30th and Hamilton, where a former Safeway grocery store was converted into a church space, reflecting the community’s ability to find spiritual value in commercial relics. Additionally, the Mandela Elementary School now operates out of the former Blessed Sacrament church and school complex, continuing a tradition of service through education.

Beyond active congregational worship, North 30th Street is home to structures dedicated to quiet reflection and historical memory. St. Clare’s Monastery, established in 1888 at 1310 North 30th Street, provided a secluded retreat for the Poor Clare nuns for over a century. To the far north, the Mormon Pioneer Cemetery at 3301 State Street serves as a solemn memorial to the 359 pioneers who perished during the winter of 1846–1848. This site is now complemented by the Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple and Visitors’ Center, dedicated in 1999, which serves as a modern architectural landmark commemorating the area’s pivotal role in the westward migration. The Lutheran Service Corps was a social justice ministry that placed young adult volunteers in Omaha nonprofits from 1992 until around 2021, and operated out of the former Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church convent at 6304 North 30th Street. That building still stands today.

These historical beacons stay important to North 30th Street.

Historical Schools

North 30th Street is a living timeline of the evolution of education in Omaha, reflecting the city’s growth from a pioneer settlement into a diverse urban center in the Midwest.

Near Dodge Street, North 30th was defined early on by massive institutions that blended academic and spiritual life. At 3215 Cuming Street, just off 30th and Cuming, Omaha Technical High School (Tech High) stood as a monument to progressive education. Opened in 1923, it was the largest and most advanced school west of Chicago, featuring an underground stream, hidden tunnels, and the first swimming pool in a local public school. It closed in 1984 and was later repurposed as the Teacher Administrative Center (TAC). Nearby, Webster Grade School was a historic institution at 28th and Webster Streets that served the community from 1888 until its demolition in 1969. It was replaced by St. Joseph Hospital, which was a teaching institution for Creighton University medical students and served as a vital center for healthcare in North Omaha before its closure.

As the city expanded north, schools became the literal anchors for emerging neighborhoods. Howard Kennedy Elementary School, located at 2906 North 30th Street, has a history stretching back to 1886 when it was founded as Omaha View School. Rebuilt and renamed in 1910 after Omaha’s first school superintendent, the school has educated generations of North Omahans, including legendary athlete Gale Sayers. Moving further north to 4020 North 30th Street, the Druid Hill School has a storied past. Originally opened in 1885 as a four-room wooden structure to attract residents to the area, it was replaced in 1917 and eventually saw a new $8 million “prairie wind” configuration building dedicated in 2002.

The intersection of 30th and Fort Streets was once an educational crossroads for both military and civilian life. The Fort Omaha School opened in 1889 to serve children of soldiers and officers, utilizing a repurposed two-room building moved from Lake School. After its closure in 1896, the site became home to the Fort Street Special School for Incorrigible Boys (1913–1917), a facility designed to handle the district’s most challenging students. Today, this legacy continues through Metropolitan Community College’s Fort Omaha Campus, which has served the region since 1976. Often called Metro Tech, Metro established its permanent presence in Omaha by repurposing the historic grounds of Fort Omaha at 30th and Fort Streets. Today, the campus serves as a major educational anchor for the 30th Street corridor, blending modern vocational and academic facilities with the preserved military architecture of the 19th century.

In the Florence neighborhood, the educational history predates the state itself. The first school in the area was built in the 1840s at Cutler’s Park. The modern Florence Elementary School (7902 North 36th, near 30th) grew from schools built in the late 1850s, with a significant building erected in 1889 that overlooked the Missouri River. Florence even had its own high school (1880s–1924), which operated within the elementary building until its students were transferred to the newly opened North High School.

Religious education also thrived on North 30th when Blessed Sacrament School, founded in 1919 at 6316 North 30th Street, served the Catholic community. St. Philip Neri School has served the Florence community at 8200 North 30th Street since its founding in 1922, and continues after consolidating with the Blessed Sacrament parish.

The Universal College of Healing Arts is a private higher education institution specializing in massage therapy and integrative health that currently occupies the historic Florence Building. Located at 8702 North 30th Street, the college continues the building’s 100-plus-year legacy of serving the community as an educational and social anchor.

All of these educational institutions, both standing and lost, remain essential to the cultural and intellectual fabric of North Omaha.

Historic Business Directory

Some of the current and former businesses along North 30th Street include…

• Safeway, 1414 N. 30th St, 1941–1960s
• Rose’s Grocery, 2624 N. 30th St, circa 1942
• Rivett Lumber & Coal Co., 2702 N. 30th St, Early 1900s–Mid 20th Century
• Mary’s Chicken Hut, 2722 N. 30th St, 1930s–1950s
• Roseboro’s Chicken Supreme, 2819 N. 30th St, Unknown–1970s
• Safeway No. 517, 3001 Cuming St, 1930s–1950s
• Don’s Montclair Market, 3010 Cuming St, 1945–1963
• Battiato’s 1, 3010 Cuming St, 1963–Unknown
• Jerry’s and Johnny’s Drive-In, 3210 N. 30th St, 1948–1950s
• Stage II Lounge, 3210 N. 30th St., 1974–2018
• Union Pacific Steam Baking Co., N. 30th and Wirt, Late 1800s
• Time-Out Foods, 3518 N. 30th St, 1969–Present
• Douglas Motor Company, 4024 N. 30th St, 1918–1927
• Overland Trail Tire and Rubber Co., 30th and Taylor St, 1910s–1930s
• Iten-Barmettler Biscuit Co., 4301 N. 30th St, 1936–1969
• Dewey Chevrolet, 4200 North 30th Street, 1956–1976
• U.S. Mills, 4301 N. 30th St, 1980s–1999
• Commercial Federal Savings and Loan, 4503 N. 30th St, 1890s–Late 20th Century
• Scooter’s Coffee, 30th and Ames Ave, 2019–Present
• Ames Bar and Grill, 4502 N. 30th St, Mid-20th Century
• Safeway No. 601, 4503 N. 30th St, 1927–1950s
• Kenwood Pastry Shop, 4508 N. 30th St, Mid-20th Century
• Koffee Shoppe, 4515 N. 30th St, 1920s-1950s
• Gatchell Hardware, 4519 N. 30th St, Early to Mid-20th Century
• Kenwood Drug Store, 4521 N. 30th St, Early to Mid-20th Century
• North Side Bank, 4526 N. 30th St, 1941–1990s
• Kenwood Jewelers, 4528 N. 30th St, Mid-20th Century
• Safeway Grocery, 4601 N. 30th St, 1915–1927
• Kuppig Grocery Store, 4702 N. 30th St, 1910s–1940s
• Gerelick Ford, 4719 N. 30th St, 1930s–1950s
• Kenwood Feed Store, 4801 N. 30th St, 1920s–1950s
• Hinky Dinky, 30th and Newport Ave, 1925–1960s
• Frank’s Place, 5212 N. 30th St, 1931–1934
• Brown Bottle Tavern, 5212 N. 30th St, 1934–1973
• Sonic Drive-In, 5214 N. 30th St, 2000–present
• Marshall’s Drive-In, 5319 N. 30th St, 1947–1953
• Caniglia’s Royal Boy Drive-In, 5319 N. 30th St, 1953–1961
• Mr. C’s Restaurant, 5319 N. 30th St, 1961–2007
• A & L Cafe, 30th and Fort, 1946-1961
• Anheuser-Busch Park, southeast corner of N. 30th and Fort St., 1896-1922
• Brown Bottle Tavern, 5212 N. 30th St., 1934-1973
• C & S Cafe, 30th and Fort, circa 1945-1953
• Chandler’s Furniture, 5207 N. 30th St., 1958-1966
• Charles Drew Health Care, 5319 N. 30th St., present
• Frank’s Place, 5212 N. 30th St., 1931-1934
• Gendelman Fruit Store, 5319 North 30th St., circa 1921-1948
• Jourdan Motors, N. 30th and Camden, 1938-1954
• Ju Jo’s Pub, 5212 N. 30th St., 1973-1991
• Lane Drug, 2920 Fort St., 1921-1949
• Post Cafe, 5224 N. 30th St., 1913-1923
• Wee Wash It Laundry, 2924 Fort Street, 1953-1972
• 30 Metro, 5319 N. 30th St., 2018-present
• Bronco’s Self-Service Drive-In, N. 30th and Fort St, 1959–1990s
• Post Cafe, N. 30th and Fort St, 1890s–1910s
• Checkerboard Grocery Store, 5901 N. 30th St, 1920s–1950
• Sorenson Brothers Grocery, 5901 N. 30th St, 1950–1955
• Ralph Craddock Bicycle Shop, 5901 N. 30th St, 1955–1974
• Miller Park Animal Clinic, 5901 N. 30th St, 1975–2015
• William Jacobberger Groceries, 30th and Laurel St, 1920s–1930s
• Cliff’s Corner, SE Corner 30th and Laurel St, 1940s–1960s
• Sinclair Gas Station, northwest corner of 30th and Redick Ave, 1923–1976
• Taco Grande, northwest corner of 30th and Redick Ave, 1976–1983
• Romona’s Mexican, northwest corner of 30th and Redick Ave, 1983–early 2000s
• White Rose Gas Station, southwest corner of 30th and Newport Ave, late 1910s–Unknown
• Phillips 66 Station (Clare and Bud’s), southwest corner of 30th and Newport Ave, 1950s–Unknown
• North Side Drugs, 6602 North 30th Street, 1923–Unknown
• Dall Drug Store, 6602 North 30th Street, 1948–1987
• Four Aces Kwik Stop, 6602 North 30th Street, Current
• Piggly Wiggly, 6604 North 30th Street, 1924–1941
• Safeway, 6604 North 30th Street, 1941–mid 1940s
• Save More Grocery Store, 6604 North 30th Street, mid 1940s–1945
• Save More Hardware Store, 6604 North 30th Street, 1945–1947
• Minne Lusa Hardware Store, 6604 North 30th Street, 1947–1972
• Four Aces Loan, 6604 North 30th Street, 1983–Present
• Blohm’s Phillips 66 Station, 6524 North 30th Street, 1927–Unknown
• 7-11, 6524 North 30th Street, 1980s–2010s
• Minne Lusa Theatre, 30th and Titus Ave, 1920s–1950s
• Minne Lusa Pharmacy, 6716 North 30th Street, 1919–1964
• Graham Radio Company, 6716 North 30th Street, 1935–Unknown
• Do-Nut King, 6716 North 30th Street, 1964–1965
• Minne Lusa Theatre, 6720 North 30th Street, 1929–1958
• Minne Lusa Furniture Mart, 6720 North 30th Street, 1962–1973
• Ray’s Raceway, 6720 North 30th Street, 1964–1966
• Action Alley, 6720 North 30th Street, 1967
• Minne Lusa Variety, 6720 North 30th Street, Unknown–1983
• Heartland Family Service, 6720 North 30th Street, 1992–2019
• Minne Lusa Pharmacy (Alternative/Earlier Location), 6722 North 30th Street, 1920–1948
• Coe’s Minne Lusa Pharmacy, 6722 North 30th Street, 1964–1968
• Hinky Dinky, 6724 North 30th Street, 1935–1950
• Family Dollar, southwest corner of 30th and Newport Ave, Current
• Minne Lusa Radio and Appliance, 6724 North 30th Street, 1952–1957
• Carl Zaconne Beauty Shop, 6724 North 30th Street, 1975
• Norma Jean’s Beauty Salon, 6724 North 30th Street, 1980
• Reed’s Ice Cream, 7108 N. 30th St, 1930s–1950s
• Minne Lusa Restaurant / Red & Ted’s, 7202 North 30th Street, Unknown
• Mr. Steak, 7254 North 30th Street, 1970s-1980s
• Brandeis Department North Store, 7310 North 30th Street, 1969–1982
• Shopko, 7402 North 30th Street, 1987–2002
• Safeway, 7419 N. 30th St, 1950s–1960s
• Burger Chef, 7516 North 30th St, 1970s–Unknown
• Kentucky Fried Chicken, N. 30th and Forest Lawn Dr, 1960s–Present
• Veirs House Hotel, Florence, 1857
• Arcade Hotel, Florence, Late 1800s
• Willet House Hotel, Florence, Late 1800s
• Florence Livery, Florence, 1899
• J.S. Paul Grocery Store, Florence, 1903
• Kierle Ice Company, Florence, 1903
• Schlitz Place, Florence, 1903
• Stuben’s Liquor Store, Florence, 1903
• State Bank of Florence, 8502 North 30th Street, 1904-1941
• Florence Lumber and Coal Company, Florence, 1907
• Farmers State Bank of Florence, 8613 North 30th Street, 1909-1926
• Florence Courier Newspaper Office, Florence, 1856-1857
• Florence Items Newspaper Office, Florence, 1903-1908
• Florence Gazette Newspaper Office, Florence, 1903-1908
• Florence Tribune Newspaper Office, Florence, 1909-1916
• The Tattler Newspaper Office, Florence, 1915
• Florence Fontenelle / Minne Lusa Review Newspaper Office, Florence, 1919-1933
• Florence Standard Oil station, 8521 North 30th Street, 1917
• Bank of Florence, 8502 N. 30th St, 1856–1857
• Piggly Wiggly, 8507 N. 30th St, 1920s–1930s
• J. S. Paul Building (McClure’s), 8601 N. 30th St, 1890–Present
• Price Building, 8607 N. 30th St, 1880s–1910s
• Zesto’s, 8608 N. 30th St, 1953–Present
• Kelley’s North Bowl, 8701 N. 30th St., 1950s–c. 1990s
• Florence Building, 8702 N. 30th St, 1912–Present
• McClure’s Grocery, 8823 N. 30th St, 1940s–1951
• Florence Depot, 9000 N. 30th St, 1887–Present
• Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St, 1846–Present
• Thomas Dugher Meat Market, North 30th Street, circa 1905
• Mormon Pioneer Memorial Bridge, Interstate 680, 1952-Present

Special thanks to Joe Kenney for the lead photo. These shotgun-style single floor tenements were located at N. 30th and Manderson and demolished around 2015. See below for more details.

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BOULEVARDS: Boulevards | Florence Boulevard | Fontenelle Boulevard
INTERSECTIONS: 42nd and Redman | 40th and Ames | 40th and Hamilton | 30th and Ames | 24th and Fort | 30th and Fort | 24th and Ames | 24th and Lake | 16th and Locust | 20th and Lake | 45th and Military | 24th and Pratt | 30th and Redick | 24th and Ames
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