
Omaha became a commercial hub as American migration into the Great Plains boomed in the decades following the Civil War.

Pokrok Zapadu. Front page of 1875 Czech newspaper

Omaha rapidly grew from a frontier launching-point to a sophisticated city with many of the attractions and amenities of a large cities.

Omaha's growth created new neighborhoods and annexing existing ones. Many reflect the architecture and transportation methods of their eras.

Omaha reflects the evolution of transportation from early overland trails, the expansion of railroads, to the creation Lincoln Highway.
Last updated: April 14, 2023