Florence Historical Foundation

Florence's historic preservation is due in large part to an organization called the Florence Historical Foundation.  They own and operate the Bank of Florence, the Florence Depot, the Florence Fire Station, and used to own the Keirle Home.*  These places have been restored and are now important parts of the Florence landscape.

In 2004, the Florence Historical Foundation built a new community center called the Florence City Hall.

A subgroup of the Florence Historical Foundation forms the Florentine Players.  They put on a melodrama for Florence Days each year, and put on other performances throughout the year.  A younger group, called the Florenteenies, have put on their own play at different times in the past (most are grown up now).   

Florence Historical Foundation have also had an annual Tree Lighting in Mormon Park (generally the 1st Saturday in December). The event starts with an open house at the Bank of Florence from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M.

These events help support the Florence Historical Foundation.

Attractions managed by the Florence Historical Foundation

• Bank of Florence    Details
  Designated Omaha Landmark: October 14, 1980.
  8502 North 30th (30th & Willit), ()
  Phone: 402-453-4280
  Open 1 to 5 P.M. Friday and Saturday, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Sundays from June 1st through August 31st.*
  
  
• Florence Depot    Details
  9000 North 30th Street, ()
  Phone: 402-453-4280
  Open 1 to 5 P.M. Friday and Saturday, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Sunday from June 1st through August 31st*
  
  
• Florence Firehouse      Details
  8415 North 29th Street, ()
  Florence Historical Foundation.
  
  
• Keirle House    Details
  Designated Omaha Landmark: July 15, 1997.
  3017 Mormon Street, ()
  Private Home, previously managed by: Florence Historical Foundation, not open to the public.
  
  
• Florence City Hall      Details
  2864 State Street ()
  Florence Historical Foundation.