Omaha Collection

Woodmen of the World Building, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Woodmen of the World Building, Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. It housed a fraternal benefit society operating as an insurance company. Date: circa 1912

D-Day - Landing in France - Omaha Beach
American assault troops prepare to disembark their landing craft as it approaches the beach head, Omaha Beach. The smoke visible in the background attests to the massive naval artillery assault

American Cemetery, Omaha Beach
France, Normandy. White crosses at Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Beach

Americans Omaha Beach
American troops landing on Omaha beach, Normandy, France, as part of the Allied D-Day landings

General Sherman
circa 1865: No.1, the Union Pacific Railways first locomotive, otherwise known as the General Sherman, brought to Omaha by steamboat from St Louis on 8th June 1865

Omaha Indian village of tipis
Part of the hoo-thu-ga, a circle of dwellings of the Omaha tribe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Skyline

16th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
View of 16th Street, looking south from Douglas, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Date: circa 1908

City park lagoon with downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America, North America

Map of Nebraska with inset of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving)
533197 Map of Nebraska with inset of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Nebraska, United States, with an inset map of Omaha, circa 1902)

Map of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving)
532813 Map of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

USA History: General view of the City of Omaha
5313527 USA History: General view of the City of Omaha.; SeM Studio/UIG.

USA History: The steamboat landing at Omaha
5313531 USA History: The steamboat landing at Omaha.; SeM Studio/UIG.

USA History: Omaha station
5313528 USA History: Omaha station.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Omaha Nebraska Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Omaha Nebraska Skyline
Michael Tompsett

White Weasel-Ponca, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
White Weasel-Ponca, 1927

Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas and Missouri, 1836. Creator: Topographical Bureau
Map showing the lands assigned to emigrant Indians west of Arkansas and Missouri, 1836. Following passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830

Memorial 147 US Engineer Combat Battalion
This is in the grounds of the Chateau d Englesqueville on the D514 behind Omaha Beach. In 1944 the grounds were filled with tents

Lovers Lane Bridge, Elmwood Park, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Date: circa 1930s

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Century Link Center clock

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, skyline from teh Missouri River

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Historic Florence Mill

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, statues by the Century Link Center

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Century Link Center

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge (Over The Missouri River), Boundry Line Between Nebraska and Iowa

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Skyline, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Footbridge, Cable-Stayed Bridge, Missouri River, Connects Omaha to Council Bluffs, Iowa, First Ever Pedestrian Bridge To Connect Two States

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Gene Leahy Mall, skyine

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Omaha Union Station, Union Passenger Terminal, First Art Deco Railroad Station Built In The USA

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Joslyn Art Museum

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge across the Missouri River

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, birthplace of black American leader Malcom X, painted cargo container

USA, Nebraska, Omaha, Skyline, Missouri River

Leaning in
Andy Linkhart

Gates Learjet 24 N316M (msn 24-101), of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Date: circa 1969

BLACKBIRD'S BURIAL
Omaha chief Blackbird asks to be buried, with his favourite war-horse, on top of a bluff overlooking the Missouri river Date: circa 1860

Martin-Omaha B-29 Superfortress 44-27343
Martin-Omaha B-29-40-MO Superfortress 44-27343 (msn 3661), at the Tinker Air Force Base Heritage Museum, OK. (Built under licence by Glenn L. Martin Company, Omaha, NB.) Date: circa 1992

Big Snake, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Big Snake, between 1865 and 1880

DDE-90039213
USA, Nebraska, Omaha, stuffed animal display, Cabela's Sporting Goods Date: 24/07/2013

DDE-90039212
USA, Nebraska, near Omaha. Cornfield at Sunset. Date: 31/01/2013

DDE-90039211
USA, Nebraska, near Omaha. A cornfield at sunset. Date: 31/01/2013

DDE-90029782
France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. View of Omaha Beach from the Normandy American Cemetery. Shot on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

DDE-90029784
France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

DDE-90029783
France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

DDE-90029781
France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. View of Omaha Beach from the Normandy American Cemetery. Shot on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

DDE-90029777
White crosses marking grave sites of American soldiers, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France Date: 12/08/2006

And sometimes a pack of prairie wolves, from Around the World in Eighty Days
3501813 And sometimes a pack of prairie wolves, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Louis, 1873 (engraving) by Benett

Grand Court illuminated, Trans-Mississippi Exposition, 1898 (photomechanical print)
5848238 Grand Court illuminated, Trans-Mississippi Exposition, 1898 (photomechanical print) by Detroit Photographic Co. (fl.1898-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Omaha: A Tapestry of History, Heritage, and Heroism" Step back in time to the fateful D-Day as American troops courageously landed on the shores Beach in France. The echoes of their bravery still resonate today at the solemn American Cemetery overlooking this hallowed ground. But Omaha is more than just a battlefield; it's a city with a rich tapestry woven from various threads. Once home to the proud Omaha Indian village, tipis once dotted its landscape, reminding us of its indigenous roots. Fast forward to modern times, and you'll be greeted by the majestic skyline that defines USA's Nebraska - welcome to Omaha. Take a stroll down 16th Street and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy pulsating through every corner. As you wander through City Park lagoon, witness downtown Omaha standing tall against nature's backdrop. This picturesque scene captures both tranquility and urban charm – an oasis amidst bustling streets. Gazing upon the skyline again, marvel at how far this city has come since D-Day. From warplanes like Gates Learjet 24 N316M soaring above to honoring fallen heroes like BLACKBIRD'S BURIAL – reminders that progress can coexist with remembrance. Omaha is not just another dot on America's map; it embodies resilience, diversity, and unity. It stands as a testament to those who fought for freedom on distant shores while nurturing its own unique identity within America's heartland. So whether you're exploring history or embracing modernity, let Omaha captivate your senses with its timeless stories etched into every street corner and landmark. Discover why this city holds a special place in America's narrative – where past meets present in perfect harmony.