HistoricOmaha

Today is the 95th anniversary of the deadly tornado that hit Omaha on Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913. This family of storms makes up the top 3 killer tornados in Nebraska history according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
THE TOLL OF EASTER DAY IN OMAHA AND VICINITY,
The Terrible Tale of America’s Worst […]

Landmarks Inc. is a private non-profit organization that serves as the advocate for the preservation of Omaha’s historic environment.
Landmarks needs your help. They are seeking nominations for Omaha’s most endangered buildings. Please fill out the nomination form if you know of a building in danger or in need of preservation action.
Current List of […]

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 5-7 p.m.Free admission
Eleven of Destination Midtown’s most beautiful churches will be aglow for a holiday churches tour on Dec. 2. Luminarias will be lit at 5 p.m., setting the tone for a warm and joyful evening. Begin your tour at any of the churches. You will enjoy a wide variety of […]

Omaha by Design has a gallery of all the locations in the O! Public Art project. Also, take a look at the Inventory of Public Art while you are there.
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce has a gallery of images and a downloadable map (PDF) of the O! sites.
Finally, local flickr in the Omaha, NE: You […]

[via Omaha by Design]
A bold master plan aimed at rejuvenating Omaha’s historic Florence area was unveiled Sept. 19 by Florence Futures at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the evolution of a vision born at a town hall meeting almost two years ago.
“This plan celebrates our rich heritage while renewing us for a brilliant future,” […]