The Last Remnant of Jobbers Canyon

The Last Remnant of Jobbers Canyon

by | Mar 31, 2026 | Omaha Local History

Of the dozens of buildings that once made up the Jobbers Canyon Historic District, only one still stands. The McKesson-Robbins Warehouse, tucked within Gene Leahy Mall, was spared while the rest were bulldozed. Located at 900 Farnam Street, the warehouse was built for...
The Rise and Fall of Jobbers Canyon

The Rise and Fall of Jobbers Canyon

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Omaha Local History

The largest destruction of a historic district in the country occurred in Omaha nearly four decades ago. The area was known as Jobbers Canyon. The industrial district was formed after Council Bluffs was designated the eastern terminus for the transcontinental railroad...
The Paxton Omaha’s Art Deco Landmark

The Paxton Omaha’s Art Deco Landmark

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Omaha Local History

Located on the southwest corner of 14th & Farnam Street, across from the newly rising Mutual of Omaha headquarters tower, is an Art Deco structure that was once one of the city’s grandest hotels: The Paxton. It was named after William A. Paxton, who helped...
The Surviving Twin Tower

The Surviving Twin Tower

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Omaha Local History

Amidst the streetcar construction, where Farnam Street intersects Turner Boulevard, is a building with a 1960s aesthetic that dates back more than 100 years. The building was constructed by the Western Motor Car Company in 1919. The company was founded by Charles...
The East Omaha Swing Bridge

The East Omaha Swing Bridge

by | Mar 3, 2026 | Omaha Local History

The historic East Omaha Bridge is among the most unique bridges in the country. Built in 1893 by the Omaha Bridge and Terminal Railway Company, it connected Omaha and Council Bluffs for rail service. Constructed of wrought iron, it was originally a single swing...