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Fascinating Historical Photos Of Omaha, Nebraska From The Early 20th Century

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.

Grocery Store, South Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.

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#2 Liquor store signs, Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.

Liquor store signs, Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.

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#3 Ticket booth and lobby, World Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 1925.

Ticket booth and lobby, World Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 1925.

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#4 Nineteen year old Robert Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, chatting with a friend after appearing at a charity event, Omaha, Nebraska.

Nineteen year old Robert Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, chatting with a friend after appearing at a charity event, Omaha, Nebraska.

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#5 Stockyards, South Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s

Stockyards, South Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s

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#6 Billboard on Courthouse Lawn, Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.

Billboard on Courthouse Lawn, Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.

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#7 Stockmen’s Hotel, South Omaha, 1920s.

Stockmen's Hotel, South Omaha, 1920s.

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#8 Woman speaking in front of people during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha, Nebraska.

Woman speaking in front of people during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha, Nebraska.

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#9 Men standing near a truck during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha.

Men standing near a truck during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha.

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#10 Workers package chipped beef at a meat packing establishment in South Omaha, Nebraska, 1910.

Workers package chipped beef at a meat packing establishment in South Omaha, Nebraska, 1910.

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#11 The Watering Hole Saloon in the stockyards district. South Omaha, Nebraska

The Watering Hole Saloon in the stockyards district. South Omaha, Nebraska

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#12 Court House, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, circa 1900.

Court House, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, circa 1900.

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#13 Tornado Destruction, Omaha, Nebraska, March 1913.

Tornado Destruction, Omaha, Nebraska, March 1913.

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#14 Aerial View of Sotckyards, Omaha, 1920s.

Aerial View of Sotckyards, Omaha, 1920s.

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#15 Woman brushing an animal during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha.

Woman brushing an animal during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha.

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#16 A Newsstand in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Newsstand in Omaha, Nebraska.

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#17 Workers brand smoked hams in a meat packing establishment in South Omaha, Nebraska, 1910.

Workers brand smoked hams in a meat packing establishment in South Omaha, Nebraska, 1910.

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#18 Workers prepare sausage links at Cudahy Packing Company in Omaha, Nebraska, 1910.

Workers prepare sausage links at Cudahy Packing Company in Omaha, Nebraska, 1910.

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#19 Trucks for carrying cable for Observation balloons, Omaha Balloon School, Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.

Trucks for carrying cable for Observation balloons, Omaha Balloon School, Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s.

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#20 Barber and Shop, South Omaha Nebraska, 1920s.

Barber and Shop, South Omaha Nebraska, 1920s.

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#21 The World Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 1925.

The World Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 1925.

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#22 Houses along the railroad tracks. Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s

Houses along the railroad tracks. Omaha, Nebraska, 1920s

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#23 Barge crossing a bridge during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha, Nebraska.

Barge crossing a bridge during the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha, Nebraska.

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