Omaha Exploration

My name is Patrick Wyman, join me as I explore Omaha and the surrounding area. With an emphasis on the origin stories of the places that define this city, I also cover new developments, attractions, events and whatever else catches my eye.

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  • Meyer Tatle’s Building in Jefferson Square

    Meyer Tatle’s Building in Jefferson Square

    The M. Tatle Building, famous for being the longtime home of the Happy Bar, is one of the last historic vestiges of the once thriving Jefferson Square neighborhood in North Downtown Omaha. Born in 1867, Meyer Tatle, a Russian Jew, immigrated to the United States around 1890. After settling in Omaha, he established a furniture…

EXPLORE HISTORY & BUILT ENVIRONMENT

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EXPLORE FOOD & DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS

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EXPLORE DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE

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EXPLORE CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

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EXPLORE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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EXPLORE PEOPLE & STORIES

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Omaha Exploration

My name is Patrick Wyman, join me as I explore Omaha and the surrounding area. With an emphasis on the origin stories of the places that define this city, I also cover new developments, attractions, events and whatever else catches my eye.

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