Miller Park (Omaha, Nebraska)
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The Miller Park neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska
is a historically significant community housing a historic district
and several notable historic places. It is located between Sorenson Parkway on the south and Redick Avenue on the north, Florence Boulevard
on the east and 30th Street on the west. The Minne Lusa
neighborhood borders on the north, and the Saratoga neighborhood is on the south. Fort Omaha
borders the neighborhood on the west. Miller Park is the namesake park
in the neighborhood, as well as the Miller Park Elementary School
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, a founding father
of the city of Omaha. He was the first physician in Omaha, and later in life, a major landowner throughout the city, including all of the area comprising the neighborhood today. Miller was also the first president of the City of Omaha Board of Park Commissioners.
Once considered a possible location for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition
of 1898. It was a running consideration for the Expo because of its accessibility via the Florence Boulevard, a north-south thoroughfare once regarded as "The Prettiest Mile" because it captured the best views of the Missouri River
valley, and because of the wide-open fields the area offered. After losing out to Kountze Park to the south because of its distance from the city, the Miller Park neighborhood rebounded, quickly developing with upper middle class homes surrounding the perimeter of the park.
Omaha State Senator Lowen Kruse
is a past president of the Miller Park-Minne Lusa Neighborhood Association.
Miller Park
was established in 1891 after George Miller failed to locate the Trans-Mississippi Exposition
there two years before. He convinced the city of Omaha to build Omaha's Prettiest Mile Boulevard to the park the following year, which later became known as Florence Boulevard.
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Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
is a historically significant community housing a 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....
and several notable historic places. It is located between Sorenson Parkway on the south and Redick Avenue on the north, Florence Boulevard
Florence Boulevard
Florence Boulevard, originally known as the Prettiest Mile in Omaha Boulevard, is a boulevard-type north-south street in the north Omaha, Nebraska. With the start of construction in 1892, Florence Boulevard was the first roadway in Omaha's boulevard system designed by Horace Cleveland...
on the east and 30th Street on the west. The Minne Lusa
Minne Lusa
The Minne Lusa neighborhood is located in North Omaha, Nebraska between Vane Street and Read Street on the north and Redick Avenue on the south; North 24th Street on the east and North 30th Street on the west...
neighborhood borders on the north, and the Saratoga neighborhood is on the south. Fort Omaha
Fort Omaha
Fort Omaha, originally known as Sherman Barracks and then Omaha Barracks, is an Indian War-era United States Army supply installation. Located at 5730 North 30th Street, with the entrance at North 30th and Fort Streets in modern-day North Omaha, Nebraska, the facility is primarily occupied by ...
borders the neighborhood on the west. Miller Park is the namesake park
Miller Park (park)
Miller Park is located at 6201 North 30th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska. Bounded by Redick and Kansas Avenues on the north and south and 24th and 30th Streets on the east and west, respectively, the park was added to the city of Omaha in 1891.-History:...
in the neighborhood, as well as the Miller Park Elementary School
Miller Park Elementary School
Miller Park Elementary School is located at 5625 North 28th Avenue in the Miller Park neighborhood of north Omaha, Nebraska. The school is credited for creating the original Junior Forest Club concept.-About:...
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About
Miller Park is named for Dr. George L. MillerGeorge L. Miller
Dr. George Lorin Miller was a pioneer physician, editor, politician, civic leader and land owner in Omaha, Nebraska. The founder of the Omaha Herald, which later became part of the Omaha World-Herald, Miller arrived in Omaha in 1854, the year the city was founded...
, a founding father
Founding figures of Omaha, Nebraska
The following people were founding figures of Omaha, Nebraska. Their period of influence ranges from 1853 through 1900. Many in this group were members of the Old Settlers' Association and/or the Omaha Claim Club...
of the city of Omaha. He was the first physician in Omaha, and later in life, a major landowner throughout the city, including all of the area comprising the neighborhood today. Miller was also the first president of the City of Omaha Board of Park Commissioners.
Once considered a possible location for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition was a world's fair held in Omaha, Nebraska from June 1 to November 1 of 1898. Its goal was to showcase the development of the entire West, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast. The Indian Congress was held concurrently...
of 1898. It was a running consideration for the Expo because of its accessibility via the Florence Boulevard, a north-south thoroughfare once regarded as "The Prettiest Mile" because it captured the best views of the Missouri River
Missouri River
The Missouri River flows through the central United States, and is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It is the longest river in North America and drains the third largest area, though only the thirteenth largest by discharge. The Missouri's watershed encompasses most of the American Great...
valley, and because of the wide-open fields the area offered. After losing out to Kountze Park to the south because of its distance from the city, the Miller Park neighborhood rebounded, quickly developing with upper middle class homes surrounding the perimeter of the park.
Omaha State Senator Lowen Kruse
Lowen Kruse
Lowen Kruse is a Nebraska state senator from Omaha, Nebraska, in the Nebraska Legislature and retired minister for Omaha First United Methodist Church. -Personal life:...
is a past president of the Miller Park-Minne Lusa Neighborhood Association.
Miller Park
Miller Park (park)
Miller Park is located at 6201 North 30th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska. Bounded by Redick and Kansas Avenues on the north and south and 24th and 30th Streets on the east and west, respectively, the park was added to the city of Omaha in 1891.-History:...
was established in 1891 after George Miller failed to locate the Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition was a world's fair held in Omaha, Nebraska from June 1 to November 1 of 1898. Its goal was to showcase the development of the entire West, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast. The Indian Congress was held concurrently...
there two years before. He convinced the city of Omaha to build Omaha's Prettiest Mile Boulevard to the park the following year, which later became known as Florence Boulevard.
Fort Omaha
The Miller Park neighborhood is home to the Fort Omaha Historic District. Inside the Fort there are dozens of historical buildings, with the Guard House designated by the City of Omaha as an Omaha Landmark, and the General Crook House listed independently on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational 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...
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See also
- Miller Park (park)Miller Park (park)Miller Park is located at 6201 North 30th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska. Bounded by Redick and Kansas Avenues on the north and south and 24th and 30th Streets on the east and west, respectively, the park was added to the city of Omaha in 1891.-History:...
- Miller Park Elementary SchoolMiller Park Elementary SchoolMiller Park Elementary School is located at 5625 North 28th Avenue in the Miller Park neighborhood of north Omaha, Nebraska. The school is credited for creating the original Junior Forest Club concept.-About:...
- Pearl Memorial United Methodist ChurchPearl Memorial United Methodist ChurchPearl Memorial United Methodist Church is a member of the Nebraska Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is located at 2319 Ogden Street in the Miller Park neighborhood of north Omaha, Nebraska...
- Neighborhoods of North Omaha, Nebraska
- History of Omaha
- Architecture of North Omaha, NebraskaArchitecture of North Omaha, NebraskaArchitecture in Omaha, Nebraska represents a range of cultural influences and social changes occurring from the late 19th century to present.- Background :...
External links
- Miller Park Neighborhood Association website.
- Historic photo of Miller Park.
- Miller Park Pavilion
- Photo of Miller Park Leisure Pool
- Historic postcard of the local Pearl Memorial United Methodist Church
