Howard Street Apartment District, Residential historic district in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, US.
The Howard Street Apartment District is a residential historic area in downtown Omaha containing multiple buildings spread between Harney, South 22nd, Landon Court and South 24th Streets. The neighborhood features rowhouses and apartment courts that developed over several decades of urban growth.
The neighborhood was built between 1885 and 1930 as Omaha expanded and needed more homes for its growing population. The buildings reflect how construction styles and housing designs changed over this 45-year period.
The district contains rowhouses and apartment courts that show how urban residents lived from the late 1800s into the 1900s. These homes reflect the housing styles that families needed in a growing city.
The downtown location makes it easy for visitors to walk through and view the different buildings and their architectural details. Since people live in these buildings, guests should observe from the streets and respect the residents' privacy.
The buildings showcase a mix of architectural styles including Shingle Style and Prairie School that mark different building phases. This variety allows visitors to see how design approaches changed from one decade to the next within a small walking area.
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