The fire-damaged Sons of Italy hall is slated to reopen on Feb. 13.
Diners, get ready for some spaghetti.
Sons of Italy is slated to open its doors Thursday, bringing back the organization’s signature lunches and dinners.
The hall, at 1238 S. 10th St. in the Little Italy neighborhood, has been closed since an accidental fire in January 2017.
The reopening has been pushed back several times. Delays were due to a financial shortfall and unexpected construction issues.
Recent snags involved getting kitchen equipment installed, and arranging staff and volunteers.
The Sons of Italy is a nonprofit fraternal organization that raises money for local and national charities. The Omaha chapter was established in the 1920s.
The hall is coming back roomier than before. The dining area should hold an additional 50 people. Restrooms, storage areas, the kitchen and carry-out areas also are larger than before.
Photos: Sons of Italy rebuilds after January 2017 fire
Sons of Italy fire
Omaha firefighters battle a two-alarm fire at the Sons of Italy Hall located at 1238 S 10th St. on Jan. 13, 2017.
Sons of Italy fire
Omaha firefighters battle a fire at the Sons of Italy hall on 10th Street on Jan. 13, 2017.
Sons of Italy fire
Omaha firefighters battle a fire at the Sons of Italy hall on 10th Street on Jan. 13, 2017.
Fire damage
The Sons of Italy Hall remains under reconstruction one year after a fire nearly destroyed the building.
Renovations at Sons of Italy
The Sons of Italy Hall remains under reconstruction one year after a fire nearly destroyed the building.
Renovations at Sons of Italy
The Sons of Italy Hall located at 1238 S 10th St. The hall has been closed since a fire in January 2017.
Renovations at Sons of Italy
Reconstruction continues a year after a fire damaged the Sons of Italy Hall, which was open to the public for Thursday lunches and Friday dinners.
Bar area
Renovation work continues on the bar at the Sons of Italy located at 1238 S. 10th St., on Monday, September 09, 2019. The hall was damaged in a fire in January 2017.
Dining room
Sons of Italy President Dan Matuella talks about renovations made to the hall after it was damaged in a 2017 fire. The hall, in Little Italy, is expected to open in mid-November.
Kitchen
Sons of Italy President Dan Matuella talks about the new range hood installed during renovations to the Sons of Italy Hall, 1238 S. 10th St. The hall was damaged by a fire in January 2017.
New exterior
Renovation work continues on Sons of Italy at 1238 S. 10th St. The hall, damaged in a 2017 fire, is expected to open in mid-November.
Items in storage at Sons of Italy
Sons of Italy officials are still trying to decide what to do with liquor pulled after the January 2017 fire at their hall.
Sons of Italy exterior
Some of the original brick that was salvaged is next to new brick after renovation work at Sons of Italy, 1238 S. 10th St.
Sons of Italy exterior
Some of the original brick was salvaged after renovation work at Sons of Italy, 1238 S. 10th St. The hall was damaged in a fire in January 2017.
Larger dining space
Renovation work continues at the Sons of Italy Hall, 1238 S. 10th St. The hall was damaged in a January 2017 fire.
Bathrooms
The newly renovated women's bathroom is much larger than the previous one at Sons of Italy. The hall was damaged in a fire in January 2017.
Dining room
Renovation work continues on the Sons of Italy located at 1238 S. 10th St., on Monday, September 09, 2019. The hall was damaged in a fire in January 2017.
Signs in storage at Sons of Italy
Some of the old signs from the Sons of Italy Hall sit in the basement of the building at 1238 S. 10th St. Renovations continue upstairs on the hall, which was damaged in a 2017 fire.
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Kelsey Stewart
Kelsey covers health and fitness for The World-Herald. Follow her on Twitter @kels2. Phone: 402-444-3100.
