North 24th Street

For other uses, see 24th Street.
North 24th Street
South endDodge Street 41°15′35″N 95°56′49″W / 41.25972°N 95.94694°W / 41.25972; -95.94694
North endRead Street 41°19′24″N 95°56′49″W / 41.32333°N 95.94694°W / 41.32333; -95.94694
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African Americans in Omaha

North 24th Street is a two-way street that runs south–north in the North Omaha area of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. With the street beginning at Dodge Street, the historically significant section of the street runs from Cuming Street to Ames Avenue. A portion of North 24th near Lake Street is considered the "Main Street" of the Near North Side,[1] and was historically referred to as "The Street of Dreams."[2] The corridor is widely considered the heart of Omaha's African-American community.[3][4]

  1. ^ "A history of North 24th Street," Adam Fletcher Sasse, NorthOmahaHistory.com. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "A Street of Dreams," Nebraska Public Media. Air Date, 08/01/1994. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  3. ^ (2007) "Jazz District". DesignLine. OmahaByDesign. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
  4. ^ "Services", Love’s Jazz and Art Center. Retrieved 2008-05-25.