This is a publicity shot taken of Walter Barnes known as "Chicago's King of Dance Rhythm." Walter Barnes and his band performed at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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A couple dancing to the music of Big Jay McNeely and his band
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A couple swing dance to the music of Big Jay McNeely and his Band while they performed at the Dreamland Ballroom in 1952. The Dreamland Ballroom located in the heart of North Omaha was a music venue that provided an opportunity for many couples to take to the dance floor and show off the latest dance moves.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Date
1952
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This is a photograph of James Moody playing tenor sax with the Dizzy Gillespie Band at the Dreamland Ballroom in 1948. The Dizzy Gillespie Band, and other popular jazz and big band musicians brought a large crowds to The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Date
1948
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This is a photograph of native Omahan Preston Love, Sr. and his Orchestra in 1954. In 1954 they played backup for the popular jazz band, The Clovers, at The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Date
1954
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Walter Barnes, "Chicago's King of Dance Rhythm" and the Royal Creolians
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This photograph of Walter Barnes shown with a clarinet, was known as "Chicago's King of Dance Rhythm." He performed at venues like The Dreamland Ballroom with his "nationally famous" Royal Creolians.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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This is a head-shot of Anna Mae Winburn, a former resident of North Omaha, who was the lead singer for the girls' group, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm performed their jazz and Big Band hits at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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An unidentified woman standing outside of The Dreamland Ballroom located at 2221 North 24th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. The Dreamland Ballroom was located on the second floor of the Jewel Building and was a popular music venue during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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Anna Mae Winburn and The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
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Former Omahan, Anna Mae Winburn, standing right in this photograph, leading The International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm performed their jazz and Big Band hits at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s.
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nDreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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This photograph shows The Lucky Millinder Orchestra performing popular Big Band and jazz music at the Dreamland Ballroom, ca. 1948. Performances such as The Lucky Millinder Orchestra drew large crowds at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Date
1948 circa
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Ruth Brown, a popular jazz , pop and R&B musician, shown here performing at the Dreamland Ballroom, ca. 1949. Ruth Brown was one of many popular musicians to play at the Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Date
1949
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