Omaha is the largest city of Nebraska founded in 1854. From the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, Omaha emerged as one of the top livestock markets in the world and a leader in meat-processing industry. Gambling, drinking and prostitution were also widespread in the late-19th century.
By the turn of the 20th century, the population of the city was increased, racial tensions were high, the city’s labor and management clashed in bitter strikes. A major riot by earlier immigrants in South Omaha destroyed the city’s Greek Town in 1909, completely driving out the Greek population. Today, Omaha is the home to the headquarters of some of the biggest construction and Fortune 500 companies.
The following historical photos show Omaha, Nebraska in the early 2t0h century.
#1 Grocery Store, South Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.
#2 Liquor store signs, Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.
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Hmmm i tjought prohibition was ‘19 to ‘33 this picture id 1920’s huh
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The cars indicate mid 1930s after Prihibition ended!
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Probation outlawed the product and sale of ALL liquor and beer, all of it from 1919 to 1933. Only liquor for medical use was permitted, in very small quantities. Also in this image if the author would have noticed are automobiles from the mid to late 1930s. The two door coupe is an early 1930s Willis, in the background is a split window Ford sedan 1939/1940. So this very easily could be anywhere from late 1938 to sometime during WW2. Again get you facts straight.
