Florence Depot

The Florence Depot at 9000 North 30th Street in the Florence neighborhood of North Omaha. Originally built in 1887 at 28th and Grebe in downtown Florence, the Depot closed in 1966. It was moved to its present location in 1971, and has been used as a historical museum since 1976.^[1]

[edit] About

Constructed in 1888 as part of a train line from Omaha to Sioux City, the Florence Depot was used as a commuter station, mail drop off and large cargo such as coal, lumber, stone and ice.^[2]

[edit] See also

History of North Omaha

[edit] References

↑ (nd) Florence Depot. Historic Florence Foundation. Retrieved 6/17/07.
↑ Roberts, K. (2003) "A stroll around friendly Florence". Omaha World-Herald. 9/23/03. Retrieved 6/18/07.

[edit] External links

Modern photo of Florence Depot
Florence Depot. Several photos of the interior and exterior of the Florence Depot Museum.

History of Florence
Main article: Florence Landmarks: Bank of Florence • Florence Depot • Florence Firehouse • Florence Mill • Florence Park • Keirle House • Old People's Home • Minne Lusa Pumping Station • Mormon Bridge Tollhouse • Mormon Pioneer Cemetery • Mormon Pioneer Memorial Bridge • Notre Dame Academy and Convent • Potter's Field Cemetery • Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple

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[0] (nd) Florence Depot. Historic Florence Foundation. Retrieved 6/17/07.

[1] Roberts, K. (2003) "A stroll around friendly Florence". Omaha World-Herald. 9/23/03. Retrieved 6/18/07.

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