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Jewell Building

1923 establishments in NebraskaAfrican-American history in Omaha, NebraskaBuildings and structures completed in 1923Dance venues in the United StatesDefunct jazz clubs in the United States
Event venues on the National Register of Historic Places in NebraskaFormer music venues in the United StatesHistory of Omaha, NebraskaJazz clubs in the United StatesLandmarks in North Omaha, NebraskaMusic venues completed in 1923Music venues in Omaha, NebraskaNational Register of Historic Places in Omaha, NebraskaOmaha Landmarks
Jewell building (Omaha) from NW 1
Jewell building (Omaha) from NW 1

The Jewell Building is a city landmark in North Omaha, Nebraska. Built in 1923, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 2221 North 24th Street, the building was home to the Dreamland Ballroom for more than 40 years, and featured performances by many touring jazz and blues legends, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and Lionel Hampton. The building has been designated as a Landmark by the City of Omaha, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is an example of the kind of venue that was integral to the cultural transmission and interchange of musical styles and art, especially in the years before television. In addition such entertainment centers were the chief ways that musicians, both local and national, earned enough to make livings.

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Jewell Building
Grant Street, Omaha

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68110 Omaha
Nebraska, United States
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