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Gold Coast Historic District (Omaha, Nebraska)
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The Gold Coast Historic District is located in Midtown
Omaha
, Nebraska
. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1997, this historic district
covers approximately a 30 block area roughly bounded by 36th, 40th, Jones, and Cuming Streets. The neighborhood housed many of Omaha’s cultural and financial leaders between 1900 and 1920, taking over from Omaha's original Gold Coast
in prominence.
was a trendy social hotspot in the 1920s, and was called the "Gold Coast" for its concentration of high-value homes. From 1880 through the 1940s several large mansions were built for upper middle and upper class commuters. During this time Omaha's downtown was a long trolley
-ride away, and the community was in the country. Two neighborhoods within the district (the Blackstone and Cathedral neighborhoods) reflect the housing styles of the times. The Joslyn Castle
neighborhood is also within the area.
The area is the location of several locally and nationally historically significant landmarks, including Joslyn Castle, Saunders School
and St. Cecilia Cathedral
, as well as several homes which are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Midtown Omaha
Midtown is a geographic area of Omaha, Nebraska that is a culturally, socially and economically important area of the city. It is home to major research centers, national corporations, several historic districts, and a number of historic residences.-About:...
Omaha
Omaha
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, Nebraska
Nebraska
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. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1997, this historic district
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
covers approximately a 30 block area roughly bounded by 36th, 40th, Jones, and Cuming Streets. The neighborhood housed many of Omaha’s cultural and financial leaders between 1900 and 1920, taking over from Omaha's original Gold Coast
Old Gold Coast
Old Gold Coast is the name of a historic district in south Omaha, Nebraska. With South 10th Street as the central artery, the area was home to neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Forest Hill. The area is referred to as "old" because it was replaced in prominence in the late 19th century when a...
in prominence.
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This historic districtHistoric district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
was a trendy social hotspot in the 1920s, and was called the "Gold Coast" for its concentration of high-value homes. From 1880 through the 1940s several large mansions were built for upper middle and upper class commuters. During this time Omaha's downtown was a long trolley
Tram
A tram is a passenger rail vehicle which runs on tracks along public urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way. It may also run between cities and/or towns , and/or partially grade separated even in the cities...
-ride away, and the community was in the country. Two neighborhoods within the district (the Blackstone and Cathedral neighborhoods) reflect the housing styles of the times. The Joslyn Castle
Joslyn Castle
The George and Sarah Joslyn Home , is a folly located at 3902 Davenport Street in the Gold Coast Historic District of Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Built in the Scottish Baronial style in 1903, the Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972...
neighborhood is also within the area.
The area is the location of several locally and nationally historically significant landmarks, including Joslyn Castle, Saunders School
Saunders School
Saunders School, located at 415 North 41st Avenue in the Midtown area of Omaha, Nebraska, USA, was declared a landmark by the City of Omaha in 1985, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.-About:...
and St. Cecilia Cathedral
St. Cecilia Cathedral
St. Cecilia Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha. Located at 701 North 40th Street in the Gold Coast Historic District, the Cathedral was ranked as one of the ten largest in the United States when it was completed in 1959...
, as well as several homes which are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.