The University of Nebraska at Omaha was founded in 1908 as the University of Omaha (OU), a private institution under the sponsorship of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Omaha. The OU campus was located northwest of downtown Omaha along the east half of the block west of 24th street between Evans Street on the south and Pratt Street on the north. Classes began at the University of Omaha in September of 1909 with an enrollment of 26 students. John G. Jacobs Memorial Gymnasium. Jacobs Gymnasium was located just southwest of Joslyn Hall and was named in honor of the deceased son of OU donor Mrs. Lillian Maul. Interior of gymnasium with basketball court and observation deck that encircled the upper level. [ID: 05_Jacobs_Gymnasium_Interior_1928_Bihler]
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Nebraska; Omaha (Neb.); University of Nebraska Omaha; Building;