Almost Music / Solid Jackson Books (Iwen Exposures)

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:41 pm

I've noticed a new photography place entering a building along Farnam right next to Cheaters. I can't remember the name... something with "Exposures" in it I think. Anyone have any details? Pretty interesting location with the Photographics store on 40th and Farnam.

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Almost Music / Solid Jackson Books (Iwen Exposures)

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:25 am

Found it:

http://www.iwenweddings.com/

and

http://www.iwenexposures.com/

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:13 pm

Wow. I love a lot of their photos.

I'll have to pay attention the next time I'm in that area. I used to live about a block away. That strip of Farnam has enormous potential to become a vibrant walking/commercial district. It's location directly between MTC and UNMC is ideal. This is another reason I wish they had extended the two way traffic and streetscaping on Franam all the way to the Med Center. I hope it's something that will be done subsequently, perhaps in conjunction with a streetcar implementation.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:09 pm

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Wow. I love a lot of their photos.

I'll have to pay attention the next time I'm in that area. I used to live about a block away. That strip of Farnam has enormous potential to become a vibrant walking/commercial district. It's location directly between MTC and UNMC is ideal. This is another reason I wish they had extended the two way traffic and streetscaping on Franam all the way to the Med Center. I hope it's something that will be done subsequently, perhaps in conjunction with a streetcar implementation.

I agree. I'm pretty sure this building was abandoned for some time, so it's nice to see some business going in. Now if only Cheaters would shut down...

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:10 pm

I thought they did...

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:49 pm

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:I thought they did...

Did they? I know they had their liquor license taken away but hadn't followed the story much from then on.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:26 pm

ShawJ wrote:
StreetsOfOmaha wrote:I thought they did...
Did they? I know they had their liquor license taken away but hadn't followed the story much from then on.

After they had their liquor license revoked, they were open as a "teen dance club," which didn't sound much less disruptive than their previous operation. Apparently, the city wasn't a fan either, and they shut the place down on building code violations.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100112/NEWS01/701129855

When I was in Omaha, I was surprised that this stretch of Farnam isn't more developed; it's centrally-located with a lot of traffic and (potentially) a lot of foot traffic. I really hope MTC stimulates further work on this corridor.

The streetcars really could help spur further development; look at what happened in Portland.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:07 am

Seth wrote:
ShawJ wrote:
StreetsOfOmaha wrote:I thought they did...
Did they? I know they had their liquor license taken away but hadn't followed the story much from then on.
After they had their liquor license revoked, they were open as a "teen dance club," which didn't sound much less disruptive than their previous operation. Apparently, the city wasn't a fan either, and they shut the place down on building code violations.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100112/NEWS01/701129855

When I was in Omaha, I was surprised that this stretch of Farnam isn't more developed; it's centrally-located with a lot of traffic and (potentially) a lot of foot traffic. I really hope MTC stimulates further work on this corridor.

The streetcars really could help spur further development; look at what happened in Portland.

Thanks for that, Seth. I guess I should pay attention more.

I think this area will come alive eventually with MTC and UNMC next door. Changing this section of farnam from one-way to two-way would be a good start.

frankt · Post by **frankt** » Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:23 pm

Almost Music from Benson is moving to 3925 Farnam.

SaveOmaha · Post by **SaveOmaha** » Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:06 pm

Fantastic! Sure would like to see that current facade ripped off too...

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:35 pm

SaveOmaha wrote:Fantastic! Sure would like to see that strange facade ripped off too...

Is that the Photography studio?

SaveOmaha · Post by **SaveOmaha** » Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:01 pm

Sure is!

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:36 am

frankt wrote:Almost Music from Benson is moving to 3925 Farnam.

Solid Jackson Books is moving from Benson with them. The developers of Blackstone have done an awesome job at keeping the mix of retailers unique and local major kudos to them.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 2:01 am

image.jpeg

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:14 pm

Great read on the history of Blackstone.

http://myomahaobsession.com/2016/03/30/ ... bookstore/

Also this awesome before and after picture of the buildings.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:08 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:Would be even better if they tore off the corragated metal siding and changed the paint color or clean it off to expose the natural brick.

Something tells me it will be a while before they can afford to do that. But I have my fingers crossed.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:39 pm

When did they pain the photography building obnoxious colors?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:17 am

Black Stone... Happy Brad?

Omaha_corn_burner · Post by **Omaha_corn_burner** » Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:09 pm

Brad wrote:When did they pain the photography building obnoxious colors?

No idea, but it is black now

lisanstan · Post by **lisanstan** » Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:17 pm

That bright yellow sign reminds me of the temporary bookstores that go up in empty buildings for a few weeks. It just looks so... temporary. Thank god that yellow wall is gone. That was horrendous.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:57 pm

Closing at the end of the year.

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