Collection: Bohemian National Cemetery - Omaha
The Bohemian Cemetery was incorporated on April 25, 1883, by fifteen founding members. Ten acres were purchased for $800 at 54th and Center streets (now 52nd street). Initially 38 blocks were platted, a block containing four lots of 12 graves each. For a long time the cemetery remained in a not very improved condition. Lots were sold at first at $10.00 apiece, consequently there were no funds for betterment. The cemetery has been managed since its origin by an association of lot owners: the Bohemian Cemetery Association.
Of late, however, notable improvements were instituted, so that with the flowers and trees and many beautiful monuments, the cemetery is attractive. Additional land was purchased in May 1913 – sixteen lots (old Eckerman school) adjoining the original cemetery were secured from Harrison & Morton for $2,000. In 1924 a brick building was erected, the front part being used for a waiting room and columbarium for urns, the rear for the caretaker’s home. Sewer and grad
Of late, however, notable improvements were instituted, so that with the flowers and trees and many beautiful monuments, the cemetery is attractive. Additional land was purchased in May 1913 – sixteen lots (old Eckerman school) adjoining the original cemetery were secured from Harrison & Morton for $2,000. In 1924 a brick building was erected, the front part being used for a waiting room and columbarium for urns, the rear for the caretaker’s home. Sewer and grad
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