Gold Coast Historic District (Omaha, Nebraska)

Infobox nrhp
name =Gold Coast Historic District
nrhp_type =hd

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caption = Joslyn Castle, a landmark in Omaha's Gold Coast.
location= Omaha, Nebraska
locmapin = Nebraska
area =
built =1889
architect= multiple
architecture= Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Queen Anne
added = March 14, 1997
governing_body = Private
refnum=97000237cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2007-01-23|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service]

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. [(1997) [http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/970321.htm National Register of Historic Places Listings - March 21, 1997.] National Park Service. Retrieved 5/20/07.] The neighborhood housed many of Omaha’s cultural and financial leaders around the turn-of-the-century. [ [http://www.ci.omaha.ne.us/landmarks/designated_landmarks/landmarks/73/Default.htm "Gottlieb Storz House"] , City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved 5/11/08.]

About

This historic district 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.

Modern developments

The Omaha Women's Club moved into the Henninger House at 518 South 38th Street in the Gold Coast area in 1963. [(nd) [http://www.unmc.edu/dept/owc/index.cfm?CONREF=20 About] . Omaha Women's Club website. Retrieved 5/20/07.] The Upstream Brewing Company named a blonde ale after the neighborhood in the early 2000s.(nd) [http://www.upstreambrewing.com/Gold-Coast-Blonde-name.aspx Gold Coast Neighborhood] Upstream Brewing Company website. Retrieved 5/20/07.]

ee also

*Neighborhoods of Omaha, Nebraska

External links

* [http://www.joslyn-castle.org/ Josyln Castle Neighborhood Association] website.
* [http://www.thejoslyncastle.com/index2.htm Historic photo of Joslyn Castle] .

References