Omaha's Little Bohemia neighborhood, just south of downtown, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
History Nebraska made the announcement Tuesday morning. “This area is undergoing a resurgence, and there are people who want to make sure historic preservation is a part of this neighborhood’s future to help it retain key aspects of its rich history,” says David Calease of History Nebraska’s State Historic Preservation Office.
History Nebraska says in the twentieth century nearly all Czechs living in the city lived in the Little Bohemia neighborhood. Most of the buildings are still around today and were built between 1885 and 1900.
The designation now means that the 40 contributing buildings in the district at South 13th Street from Hickory Street to one block north of William Street are eligible for tax credits that can be applied to rehabilitation projects.