The Jewell Building
<p>This photograph shows the front exterior of the historic Jewell Building, located at 2221 North 24th Street in North Omaha. The Dreamland Ballroom was located on the second floor, and hosted locally, regionally, and nationally renowned jazz and blues acts for nearly 40 years. At the time of this photo, the first floor was home to Vecsie’s Beauty Shop and the Tuxedo Pool Hall.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Tuxedo Pool Hall, Underneath The Dreamland Ballroom
<p>This is a photograph of the interior of the Tuxedo Pool Hall, an establishment on North 24th Street in Omaha. Tuxedo Pool Hall was located on the first floor of the Jewell Building, home to the legendary Dreamland Ballroom music venue.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Louis Armstrong
<p>This is a promotional photo of legendary jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong, Armstrong addressed the photo to Jimmy Jewell, owner of the Dreamland Ballroom.</p>
<p>The inscription reads:</p>
<p>My Best wishes<br />To “Jimmy” <br />A “Fine Fellow” <br />Thanks, Louis Armstrong</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Dizzy Gillespie performing at the Dreamland Ballroom
<p>This is a photo of Dizzy Gillespie playing at The Dreamland Ballroom in the summer of 1948. Dizzy Gillespie was a legendary bebop and jazz trumpet player and toured nationally beginning in the mid-1940s and continuing for decades later.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1948
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Nat Towles Orchestra
<p>This is a promotional photo for the Nat Towles Orchestra, a well-known territory band that performed throughout the Midwest. In 1934, Nat Towles moved to Omaha and played the Dreamland Ballroom and other local venues through the 1950s.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Dizzy Gillespie at The Dreamland Ballroom
<p>This photograph shows the legendary Dizzy Gillespie (standing) and his band playing at The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha in the summer of 1948.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1948
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Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris at The Dreamland Ballroom
<p>Omaha native Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris plays to a packed crowd at The Dreamland Ballroom. Harris had a number of hits in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and was on a national tour out of New York City at the time of this photo.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1953
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Crowd at The Dreamland Ballroom in the 1950s
<p>A packed crowd enjoys dancing and listening to the band at the Dreamland Ballroom in the 1950s.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1950 circa
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Sonny Thompson and Band
<p>This photograph shows Sonny Thompson and Band performing at The Dreamland Ballroom in 1951.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1951
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Andy Kirk and His 12 Clouds of Joy
<p>This is a signed promotional photograph of Andy Kirk and His 12 Clouds of Joy, a nationally known jazz and swing band.</p>
<p>The inscription reads:</p>
<p>Sincere Wishes <br />To a real promoter and friend <br />Andy Kirk</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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