Jewell Building
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.
Jewell Building | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Omaha Landmark | |
| Location | Omaha, NE |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°16′46.56″N 95°56′48.59″W |
| Built | 1923 |
| Built by | Lof, John & Sons, Builder |
| Architect | Henninger, F.A. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001091 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | July 21, 1983 |
| Designated OMAL | September 9, 1980 |
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.