In 1920, Mrs. Sarah Joslyn paid half a million dollars — an enormous sum in those days — for property on Dodge Street, between 22nd and 24th Streets, prime real estate in an old residential area on the bluffs above the busy downtown and immediately accessible to those working…
Ever wondered how Joslyn got its world-class collection? Like most museum collections, Joslyn Art Museum’s holdings have grown almost entirely through generous contributions from private collectors and donors. Many of the works in Joslyn’s collection had been in Omaha long before the Joslyn Memorial opened in 1931. These works…