History of Drake Court Apartments and the Dartmore Apartments Historic District in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 3, 2025

Drake Court Apartments and the Dartmore Apartments Historic District

The Drake Court Historic District in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska, originally known as the Dartmore Apartments Historic District, encompasses buildings constructed between 1916 and 1921. Featuring Georgian Revival, Colonial Revival, and Prairie School architectural styles, the area was designated a City of Omaha Landmark in 1978 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Initially spanning 6.5 acres with 19 buildings, the district's boundaries were adjusted in 2014. This involved adding three buildings and removing repurposed open space, resulting in a current size of 4.24 acres. The name was also updated to Drake Court Historic District.

1925: William B. Drake's Holdings

In 1925, William B. Drake held more than four million dollars' worth of apartments throughout Omaha.

1978: City of Omaha Landmark Designation

In 1978, the Drake Court Apartments and the Dartmore Apartments Historic District were designated as a City of Omaha Landmark.

1980: National Register of Historic Places Listing

In 1980, the Drake Court Apartments and the Dartmore Apartments Historic District were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district.

1985: Madison Apartments Rehabilitation

In 1985, the Madison Apartments, built in 1927, were rehabilitated.

1987: Monroe Apartment Building Rehabilitation

In 1987, the Monroe Apartment Building, a four-story structure, was rehabilitated.

2014: Expansion with Ansonia, Ainsworth, and Beverly Apartments

In 2014, the Ansonia, Ainsworth, and Beverly Apartments were added to the historic district.

2014: Historic District Boundary Expansion and Renaming

In 2014, the boundary of the Drake Court Apartments and the Dartmore Apartments Historic District was expanded to include additional buildings, decreased to remove open space and parking, and the district was renamed to Drake Court Historic District.