Omaha Technical High School

1923 - 1984

Auditorium Restoration Programs

When Technical High School opened in 1923, it was the largest school west of Chicago and was thought to be the best equipped high school in the country. Located at 3215 Cuming Street, the school served the community for six decades before closing in 1984.

Upon the closing of Tech High, a complete building renovation took place, with the exception of the auditorium and the original lobby. The renovated building still houses many resources for the community, including the Career Center, which serves over 700 Omaha Public School students daily and the Teacher Administrative Center (TAC), with offices for the Omaha Public School system teachers and student support services. The building also houses the original Technical High School auditorium.

During the days of Tech High School, the auditorium was used for dramatic arts, meetings, rehearsals, graduations, assemblies and more. Highlights of the performances included nationally and internally known performers:

The Metropolitan Opera Company of New York

Pavley-Oukrainsky Ballet

Songwriter George Gershwin

First Lady of American Theatre and Tony Award Winner, Helen Hayes

Actor, Producer and Screenwriter, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

The auditorium was also used by many local companies and organizations, including the Children's Symphony, College of Saint Mary, Omaha World Herald, Omaha Symphony, Jewish Youth Council, U.S. Air Force Band and many more.

Since the last Tech High class graduated and the school closed, the auditorium has still been used by the community, but the facility is in great need of restoration and repairs. The auditorium has not been renovated since the day it was built, in 1923. With a complete restoration, including changes to meet fire codes, handicap accessibility and aesthetics, the auditorium will once again be able to function as an important performance and educational hall for the Omaha community.

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