Vinton Street Commercial Historic District, Omaha

Name: Vinton Street Commercial Historic District
Address: Omaha, United States

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Vinton Street Commercial Historic District

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The Vinton Street Commercial Historic District is located along Vinton Street between Elm Street on the west and South 17th Street on the east in south Omaha, Nebraska. This district is located adjacent to Sheelytown, a residential neighborhood that had historically significant populations of Irish, Poles, and Eastern European immigrants. It grew along with the success of the Union Stockyards and South Omaha. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. ()

Coordinates: 41°13'59"N, 95°56'26"W

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Southeast Omaha (Vinton Street)Omaha United States

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Day trips

Vinton Street Commercial Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Lauritzen Gardens, Kenefick Park, Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens.

0.9 miSE
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha
22 min walk • The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, stands as an impressive testament to the wonders of the natural world. This sprawling zoo, recognized as one of the best in the United States, offers visitors an extraordinary array of exhibits and experiences, from...
1.2 miE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha
30 min walk • Lauritzen Gardens are a botanical gardens and arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street in the South Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. The gardens are open daily during business hours; an admission fee is charged.
1.1 miE
Park
Kenefick Park, Omaha
30 min walk • Kenefick Park is located at 100 Bancroft Street in South Omaha, Nebraska, next to the Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's botanical gardens. Kenefick Park features "two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Union Pacific Railroad": EMD DDA40X #6900,the first of the class, and Union Pacific Big Boy #4023.
1.3 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens, Omaha
35 min walk • The Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska marks the location of the house at 3202 Woolworth Avenue where U.S. President Gerald R. Ford lived for a couple of weeks after his birth in July 1913. It was the home of his paternal grandparents, Charles Henry and Martha King.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Sokol Auditorium, Omaha
14 min walk • The Sokol Auditorium is located at 2234 South 13th Street in the Little Bohemia neighborhood of South Omaha, Nebraska. It is a local icon for its historical context, as well as modern musical performances and gymnastics.
~1950 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Immaculate Conception Church and School, Omaha
10 min walk • The Immaculate Conception Church and School are located at 2708 South 24th Street in the South Omaha area of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The 1926 church and its former school building, built in 1912, were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Both buildings were designed by Omaha architect Jacob M. Nachtigall.
1.1 miNE
Church
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Omaha
28 min walk • St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was formerly the cathedral of the Diocese of Omaha and was named St. Philomena's Cathedral at that time.
1.1 miNW
Park
Hanscom Park, Omaha
28 min walk • Hanscom Park is a historic neighborhood in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. Its namesake public park is one of the oldest parks in Omaha, donated to the City in 1872. U.S. President Gerald R. Ford was born in a house in the Hanscom Park neighborhood.
1.4 miNW
Queen Anne architecture
Georgia Row House, Omaha
35 min walk • The Georgia Row House is a historic house located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Queen Anne style house was designed by the architects Findley & Shields, and was constructed of brick, limestone, sandstone and stucco.
1.7 miNE
Bridge
Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge, Omaha
43 min walk • The Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge is a rail truss bridge across the Missouri River between Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska.
1.3 miNW
Neo-renaissance architecture
Normandie Apartments, Omaha
35 min walk • The Normandie Apartments is a historic building located in the Near South Side neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was designed by architect Frederick A. Henninger.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vinton Street Commercial Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Immaculate Conception Church and School, Omaha (10 min walk), Sheelytown, Omaha (10 min walk), Sokol Auditorium, Omaha (14 min walk), St. Joseph Parish Complex, Omaha (16 min walk).

How to get to Vinton Street Commercial Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vinton Street Commercial Historic District:

Bus

30th & Harrison • Lines: 24 (13 min walk)

Train

Omaha (35 min walk)