Jobbers Canyon Historic District, Historic commercial district in downtown Omaha, Nebraska.
Jobbers Canyon Historic District was a commercial area in downtown Omaha containing large brick warehouses and industrial structures. The buildings stretched across several blocks and functioned as storage facilities and business spaces for regional commerce.
The district emerged in the late 1800s when railroad and business leaders built multi-story structures to handle the growing flow of goods moving westward. This growth established Omaha as a key trading hub for freight and supplies.
This district served as the commercial heart of Omaha, drawing merchants and traders who supplied communities across the western frontier. The buildings reflected the importance this location held as a hub for goods and business activity.
Visitors should know that only the Nash Block still stands today, while the site is now occupied by a corporate headquarters. Understanding the former extent of the district requires using historical maps and markers for orientation.
The 1989 demolition marked the largest destruction of a single registered historic district in American history. This event remains a pivotal moment in debates about urban development and historic preservation.
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