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Gone But Not Forgotten: Jobbers Canyon Historic District

The largest destruction of a historic district in the country occurred in Omaha nearly four decades ago. The area was known as Jobbers Canyon. Jobbers Canyon was formed after Council Bluffs was designated the eastern terminus for the transcontinental railroad…

March 26, 2026

Hotel Deco – Monarch Restaurant, Looking Glass Cigar and Spirits, and Wicked Rabbit

In the next of a multi-part series, we’ll continue to explore the history of buildings that sit along the streetcar route and get acquainted with the businesses being impacted by its ongoing construction. Located on the northwest corner of 15th…

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

The Paxton – Omaha Tap House, 801 Chophouse, and Gandolfo’s Deli

In the next of a multi-part series, we’ll explore the history of buildings that sit along the streetcar route and get acquainted with the businesses being impacted by its ongoing construction. Located on the southwest corner of 14th and Farnam…

March 19, 2026March 22, 2026

Pleskac Bakery Building in Brown Park

For nearly a century, the endangered building located at the southwest corner of 20th and S Streets in the Brown Park neighborhood was home to three different Bohemian businesses. While it’s most widely recognized as being home to the beloved…

March 15, 2026March 22, 2026

From the Western Motor Car Company to the Twin Tower Condos

Amidst the streetcar construction where Farnam Street intersects Turner Boulevard is a building with a 1960s aesthetic that dates back more than 100 years. The building was constructed by the Western Motor Car Company in 1919. The company was founded…

March 12, 2026March 25, 2026

From Pappio Bar to Winchester Bar and Grill

Nestled between 72nd Street and the Big Papio Creek, Winchester’s Bar and Grill is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. While the bar is well known for its burgers and volleyball, the story of the building it calls home pre-dates…