Commerce: The Magic City
Omaha became a commercial hub as American migration into the Great Plains boomed in the decades following the Civil War.
Diversity: City of Many Cultures
Pokrok Zapadu. Front page of 1875 Czech newspaper
Growth: From Frontier Town to Metropolis
Omaha rapidly grew from a frontier launching-point to a sophisticated city with many of the attractions and amenities of a large cities.
Neighborhoods: Dwellings of Omaha
Omaha's growth created new neighborhoods and annexing existing ones. Many reflect the architecture and transportation methods of their eras.
Transportation: Gate City to the West
Omaha reflects the evolution of transportation from early overland trails, the expansion of railroads, to the creation Lincoln Highway.
Last updated: April 14, 2023