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The present Douglas County Courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Built in 1912, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Notable events at the courthouse include two lynchings and the city's first sit-in during the Civil Rights Movement. Five years after it was opened, the building was almost destroyed by mob violence in the Omaha Race Riot of 1919.The 1912 building was designed in the French Renaissance Revival style by local architect John Latenser, Sr.. Decorative stonework covers the structure's exterior, and the building serves as a prominent landmark in Downtown Omaha.First courthouseThree years after the city was founded in 1854, on March 18, 1857 the City of Omaha built a jail and courthouse in an area known as Washington Square. It bounded by 15th, 16th, Douglas and Farnam streets. The original courthouse in Douglas County, with a council room and mayor’s court room, several offices and jail cells, was opened January 4, 1858.Second courthouseThe original building was found to be too small as early as 1869. The current site, a block between 17th, 18th, Farnam and Harney Streets, became available in 1878, and in 1879, a jail was built on the southwest corner of this lot. A completely new courthouse was opened on May 28, 1885.

Address: 1701 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68183, USA
Phone: (402) 444-7004
State: Nebraska
County: Douglas County
City: Downtown
Zip Code: 68183



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Worst over the phone experience ever. First the lady talks way to fast like she's trying to push my question away, second they sent me to wrong department and finally i was on hold for 1 hour without being put on hold. I could hear the dumbasses on the other line laughing and talking about their day.
8 years ago (21-02-2017)
Horrible place no one is helpful and they just hang up on you on the phone 🖕🏾👎🏾👎🏾
8 years ago (09-06-2017)
This place is absolutely terrible. From rude staff at the cashier window to long lines as they always have one out of five windows open. Oh, and don't forget your cash or check because this day and age where everyone accepts cards in the world, they don't. Get there early because the parking is a joke too. You can drive around and around the streets and garage looking for a spot before you get lucky. Make sure you over pay the meter to cause I can promise you what should take no more than 10 minutes will take an hour!!!
9 years ago (17-06-2016)
They helped me when I was a victim of a crime.
8 years ago (13-06-2017)
I've been calling since 8am when it opens, it's now 8:26am and no one has answered yet.
8 years ago (28-12-2016)
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