Category: 24th and Lake

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A Tour of the 24th and Lake Historic District

Looking north from N. 24th and Grant, the "Edholm and Sherman" building on the right was south of the Blue Lion.

There is a LOT of history to see in North Omaha! With its uniquely diverse history of Jewish and African American culture set against a backdrop of historically distinct places, 24th and Lake Historic District is one of the jewels of Omaha’s history today. This is a tour of addresses in the district, along with […]

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20th century 24th and Lake biography Black businesses Black businesspeople clubs historic preservation Listed on National Register of Historic Places Near North Side nightlife

A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha

Allen's Showcase, 2229 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
The building at 2229 Lake Street was Allen's Showcase from 1951 through approximately 1983. It was included in the listing for the 24th and Lake Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Pic courtesy of Michaela Armetta.

This is a biography of Paul B. Allen, and a history of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha.

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20th century 21st century 24th and Lake Black leader Black organizations culture historic preservation history History of Nebraska Lake Street Listed on National Register of Historic Places Near North Side

A Biography of Bertha Calloway

This headline, "A dream comes true for Bertha Calloway," come from the Omaha World-Herald on June 7, 1981.

This is a biography of historian and North Omaha leader Bertha Calloway (1925-2017). She was a Civil Rights activist, museum founder, historian, author, student, educator, speaker, promoter, playwright, journalist, administrator, mentor, wife and mother.

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20th century 21st century 24th and Lake Activism architecture Black businesses Black organizations Clubs clubs economics historic preservation History of Nebraska Listed on National Register of Historic Places music Near North Side nightlife Official Omaha Landmark real estate Social halls

A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

Dreamland Ballroom in the Jewell Building, North 24th and Grant Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska.
This is a 1942 ad for the Dreamland Ballroom at North 24th and Grant Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more.

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20th century 24th and Lake architecture Black businesses Clubs clubs Demolished buildings Demolished buildings economics historic preservation Lost history

A History of The Off Beat Club in North Omaha

The Off Beat Club, 2410 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
The Off Beat club at 2410 Lake Street opened in 1952 and closed in 1969.

This is a history of Jim Bell and Jerry Morris’s supper club called The Off Beat, located at 24th and Lake from 1952-1969.

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19th century 20th century 21st century 24th and Lake architecture biography Black businesses Buildings Drug store historic preservation Lost history music Omaha Police Department Pioneer era Race riot White flight

A History of Duffy Drugs

Duffy Drugs, 2424 N. 24th St., North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a 1940s image of Duffy Drugs on the southwest corner of 24th and Lake.

Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs!

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19th century 20th century 21st century 24th and Lake Baptist Black churches Buildings history North 24th Street religion Segregation

A History of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

This is Mount Moriah Baptist Church in the early 2010s. The front entrance is different now.
This is Mount Moriah Baptist Church in the early 2010s. The front entrance is different now.

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church was founded in 1884, and has been a cornerstone Black church in North Omaha since then. This is a history of the church.