West Farnam neighborhood, Omaha

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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. Named for its principal thoroughfare, West Farnam was a prime real estate area in the first quarter of the 20th century. It is home to several historical landmarks, including houses, churches, and former hotels. ()

Coordinates: 41°15'22"N, 95°58'8"W

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Southeast Omaha (Blackstone)Omaha United States

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West Farnam neighborhood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joslyn Art Museum, Joslyn Castle, St. Cecilia Cathedral, First Unitarian Church of Omaha.

1.2 miE
Diverse collection and rotating exhibits
Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha
32 min walk • The Joslyn Art Museum is the principal fine arts museum in the state of Nebraska, United States of America. Located in Omaha, it was opened in 1931 at the initiative of Sarah H. Joslyn in memory of her husband, businessman George A. Joslyn.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joslyn Castle, Omaha
11 min walk • The George and Sarah Joslyn Home, is a mansion located at 3902 Davenport Street in the Gold Coast Historic District of Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
0.7 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Neo-renaissance architecture
St. Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha
19 min walk • St. Cecilia Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha, USA. Located at 701 North 40th Street in the Gold Coast Historic District, the cathedral was ranked as one of the ten largest in the United States when it was completed in 1959.
0.5 miE
Church
First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Omaha
14 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Nebraska is a Unitarian Universalist Church located at 3114 Harney Street in the Midtown area.
~1540 ftW
Church
Pella Lutheran Church, Omaha
8 min walk • Pella Lutheran Church was located at 303 South 41st Street between Farnam and Harney Streets in midtown Omaha, Nebraska, between Nebraska Medical Center and Mutual of Omaha's Midtown Crossing. Pella was affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The church closed in 2014.
0.5 miE
Park
Turner Park, Omaha
14 min walk • Midtown Crossing at Turner Park is a seven building, 16-acre mixed-use development in midtown Omaha, encompassing 297 condominiums, 196 apartment units, and fine and casual dining, entertainment and shopping.
0.7 miE
Church
St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, Omaha
18 min walk • St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is located at 602 Park Avenue in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. The original congregation was formed in 1907 to meet the needs of Omaha's then-burgeoning Greek community. The current building is a city landmark that was originally constructed in 1908 for Omaha's Temple Israel, and was sold to the St.
1.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Dundee Theatre, Omaha
29 min walk • The Dundee Theater is an historic movie theater located at 4952 Dodge Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Now operated by the nonprofit Film Streams, the Dundee is the longest-surviving neighborhood cinema in Omaha.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Saddle Creek Underpass, Omaha
17 min walk • The Saddle Creek Underpass is located in the Midtown area of Omaha, Nebraska. Designed to carry Saddle Creek Road under Dodge Street, the underpass was constructed in 1934 by the Works Progress Administration.
~1710 ftSW
41°15'8"N • 95°58'20"W
Connect Gallery and Studios Omaha, Omaha
9 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.4 miNE
Modernist architecture
Mutual of Omaha Building, Omaha
11 min walk • The Mutual of Omaha Building is a 285-ft, 14-story skyscraper in midtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Built in 1970, it is currently the sixth tallest building in Omaha.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Farnam neighborhood?

Nearby attractions include Charles D. McLaughlin House, Omaha (2 min walk), West Farnam Apartments, Omaha (2 min walk), Gottlieb Storz House, Omaha (4 min walk), WOWT 6 News, Omaha (7 min walk).

How to get to West Farnam neighborhood by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Farnam neighborhood:

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Park Avenue & Douglas • Lines: 2 (18 min walk)
30th & Harrison • Lines: 24 (28 min walk)