Omaha Quartermaster Depot Historic District

Omaha Quartermaster Depot Historic District is a military supply facility in South Omaha with multiple brick structures built between 1881 and 1894. The buildings sit along the Union Pacific Railroad main line and include warehouses, administrative facilities, and service buildings from the original construction period.

The depot was established in 1881 to supply military camps and National Guard units throughout the Midwest region. During the Great Depression, it transitioned to serve as a civilian work corps base before taking on additional roles in later decades.

The site served as a supply and logistics hub that shaped military operations across the Midwest for decades. Visitors can observe how the buildings reflect the practical needs of different organizations that operated here over time.

The district is located between Hickory and 22nd Streets with the Union Pacific Railroad forming the eastern boundary. The preserved buildings are open for viewing, and visitors can walk through the site to see the various structures and their layout.

One of the warehouses housed Italian prisoners of war at the end of World War II, a detail many visitors overlook. This temporary occupation reflects how the site adapted to wartime needs beyond its original supply mission.

Location: Nebraska

GPS coordinates: 41.24429,-95.94329

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47