In the early 20th century, Jewish immigrants set up many businesses along the North 24th Street commercial area. It suffered with the loss of industrial jobs in the 1960s and, later, the shifting of population west of the city. The commercial area is now the center of the African-American community, concentrated in North Omaha.(1980) A Comprehensive Program for Historic Preservation in Omaha, City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. p. 54. The African American community has maintained its social and religious base, while it is experiencing an economic revitalization.
in the early 20th century jewish immigrants set up many businesses along the north 24th street commercial area it suffered with the loss of industrial jobs in the 1960s and later the shifting of population west of the city the commercial area is now the center of the african-american community concentrated in north omaha(1980) a comprehensive program for historic preservation in omaha city of omaha landmarks heritage preservation commission p 54 the african american community has maintained its social and religious base while it is experiencing an economic revitalization