Welcome to Omaha by Oliver B Pollak
Millions of people traveling America's railroads and highways pass through Omaha, breaking for an overnight stay. At the end of the day, the traveler's experience is in the hands of transportation workers, hoteliers, and restaurateurs who promise comfort, food, and safety. Omaha's hospitality industry offerings ranged from the modest Scandinavian Young Women's Christian Association and the Hotel Harley bachelor lodgings to the lofty Fontenelle and Blackstone Hotels. The resilient Paxton has been a fixture since 1882. Visitors to Omaha took in the bright lights and culture, documenting their impressions on postcards that picture the city's hotels, restaurants, train depots, bridges, and weather events.
Pollak, Oliver B.: - Oliver B. Pollak, holder of the Martin Chair in History, has taught at the University of Nebraska at Omaha since 1974. He has published several books, including Jewish Life in Omaha and Lincoln: A Photographic History and Nebraska Courthouses: Contention, Compromise and Community. Les Valentine has been at the University of Nebraska at Omaha since 1972 as an undergraduate and graduate student and since 1986 as university archivist.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781467128650 |
| ISBN 10 | 1467128651 |
| Title | Welcome to Omaha |
| Author | Oliver B Pollak |
| Series | Postcard History Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2018-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 127 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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