West Farnam neighborhood explained

Official Name:West Farnam neighborhood
Nickname:Blackstone neighborhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Established Date:1887
Website:ci.omaha.ne.us

The West Farnam neighborhood or the Blackstone neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska is located from Dodge Street on the north to Leavenworth Street on the south, Highway 75/Interstate 480 on the east to South 52nd Street on the west. In 1997, the Gold Coast Historic District was formed from the West Farnam neighborhood and the Park Place neighborhood, known today as Cathedral.[1] Named for its principal thoroughfare, West Farnam was a prime real estate area in the first quarter of the 20th century.[2] It is home to several historical landmarks, including houses, churches, and former hotels.[3]

Historic properties

Historic properties in the West Farnam neighborhood
NameAddressBuiltNotes
Blackstone Hotel302 South 36th Street1915Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Second Renaissance Revival
Gottlieb Storz House3708 Farnam Street1905Tudor Revival
Brandeis-Millard House500 South 38th Street1904Tudor Revival

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.omahahistoricdistrict.org/ "Gold Coast Historic Preservation Association"
  2. Scott-Drennan, L. (1977) Omaha city architecture, City of Omaha. p 13.
  3. McAlester, V. and McAlester, A.L. (1998) A field guide to America's historic neighborhoods and museum houses: the western states. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.