River City History Tours 2010 July 1, 2010

Punch your ticket and hit the streets for a trip back to Omaha of the late 1800's! Seekers of the romanticized West would be advised to keep on moving. This is raw, unfiltered history! The Durham is pleased to offer four Ollie the Trolley Tours. Please see tour descriptions below. Cost is $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Tour and lunch is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For Registration call Brittany at 402.444.5071 or e-mail at bkneip@durhammuseum.org.

The Gritty City
"The Gritty City" tour will take visitors through downtown Omaha, pointing out several historic locations, including the former site of Madame Anna Wilson's home, The Brandeis Building, and the Paxton Hotel, all the while highlighting the impact of noted individuals and events in our city's sometimes turbulent history.

Millionaires & Mansions
"Millionaires & Mansions" tour will explore Omaha's Gold Coast and Cathedral neighborhoods, where the entrepreneurs of early Omaha built their opulent homes. The tour will visit the former homes of influential Omahans such as Arthur Metz, Louis Nash, Sam Mercer, George Joslyn, and Arthur and Zerlina Brandeis, noting their contributions to the growth of the city.

The Magic City
"The Magic City" tour will focus on the growth of South Omaha. South Omaha was founded in 1884 along with the creation of the Union Stockyards. By 1890, South Omaha was the fastest growing city in the country, earning the nickname, "The Magic City." Waves of immigrants flocked to the community to carve out a new life.

From Expositions to Jazz Musicians: Exploring North Omaha's Heritage North Omaha was a diverse and vibrant community in Omaha's early years. Businesses flourished along 24th street well into the 1950's and stately homes, parks and jazz halls made this area a cultural center of Omaha. North Omaha was also the location of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898.

2010 Tour Schedule http://www.durhammuseum.org/Post/sections/31/Files/River%20City%20History%20Tour%202010%20Schedule.pdf