Restore Omaha

Conference, Exhibition, and Tour

February 29,
March 1,
March 2, 2008

Metropolitan Community College
South Omaha Campus
27th & Q Streets

 

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Questions? Call 402-457-2241.

Friday, February 29 – Opening Reception

Prouty Place Dos 4825 S. 25th St.

Come enjoy a sneak peak of the remodeling of a multi-use residential/commercial facility in the heart of South Omaha while meeting with our exhibitors and speakers.

Reception sponsored by B. G. Peterson Co. and Wells Fargo.

Saturday, March 1 – Restore Omaha Conference

Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus
27th & Q Streets

8:00–9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00–10:00 a.m. Jim Lindberg Keynote address "Protecting America’s Historic Neighborhoods"

How are America’s communities protecting and preserving historic neighborhoods? Join Jim Lindberg as he shares his perspective on how Omaha fits into the national preservation scene. Jim is the Director of Preservation Initiatives at the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

10:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Exhibit areas and bookstore open

10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Breakout sessions, demonstrations and Ask an Expert

Breakout sessions sponsored through the generous support of AIA Omaha. Hands on sessions sponsored by First National Bank of Omaha.

4:00-6:00 p.m. Restore JAM! Closing Reception

Conference attendees share their own restoration projects at the open mike JAM! session and closing reception.

Sunday, March 2 – South Omaha Neighborhood Tours

Tours of historic structures in South Omaha arranged by Landmarks, Inc.

Sponsors

Metropolitan Community College's Continuing Education Department is a proud sponsor of Restore Omaha, a conference focused on teaching people how to restore, revive and preserve older properties.

Donations

Restore Omaha is a grassroots effort. Your extra donation to help defray the conference cost and offer ongoing workshops throughout the year is greatly appreciated. Donation checks payable to:

    Metropolitan Community College Foundation
    Attn: Restore Omaha
    P.O. Box 3777
    Omaha, NE 68103-0777

Pre-Conference Workshop

Friday, November 16, 2007
El Museo Latino
5pm lecture, 6pm reception
FREE

Beef, How it Shaped our Local Landmarks and Community.

Folklorist, John Carter with the Nebraska State Historical Society will tell the story of how the beef industry had a profound influence on Omaha’s early development. Historic landmarks and leaders connected with the industry will be highlighted to emphasize South Omaha’s role in making a great city.

There will be an informal reception and building tour following the lecture. This event is free to the public. Free will donations will be accepted.

The event location is at El Museo Latino, 4701 South 25 St. Omaha, NE 68107