Blog – Page 21 – North Omaha History

A History of Carter Lake

Everything begins somewhere. For Omaha’s Carter Lake, it was as a fun-filled day in the water for all kinds of people. Following is the early history of the place. It includes a waterfront boardwalk, hotels, a resort, clubs and an amusement park.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 28, 2013

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Belt Line Railway, business, Carter Lake, civic infrastructure, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, geography, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, nightlife, Politics, transportation, water
A History of the Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

Florence Boulevard in North Omaha has a historic treasure trove packed with homes, businesses, churches and more.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 23, 2013

architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, Florence, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, streets, White flight
A History of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Station in North Omaha

The Florence Water Works was once home to one of the most magnificent buildings in the entire city of Omaha. After being nearly-obliterated in 1970, MUD has rebuilt the structure to honor its 130-year history, and today the water there keeps wetting the whistle. This is a history of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Pumping Station.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 22, 2013

architecture, civic infrastructure, Florence, History of Nebraska, Minne Lusa
A History of Schools in North Omaha

If walls could talk, North Omaha’s schools would be much noisier, much more colorful, and much more complicated than anyone wants to hear. For more than 150 years, schools throughout the community have served students of all ages. With a deep history including segregation and school violence, its can be hard to remember all the positive people and events that emerged in the community’s schools. Following is my ever-growing history of the old schools in North Omaha.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 22, 2013

African Americans, Benson, Carter Lake, civic infrastructure, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Omaha, racism, Saratoga, schools, White flight
A History of Kiddieland and the Pleasure Pier in East Omaha

In the 1950s and 60s, the Kiddieland and Pleasure Pier at Carter Lake Park in Omaha, Nebraska, were a veritable wonderful of fun and good times.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 21, 2013

Carter Lake, culture, East Omaha, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, Saratoga
A History of the North Omaha Riots

Because of when the riots happened and what they did, there are scars on North O that that haven’t healed almost 50 years later. Here’s a history of what happened.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

July 19, 2013

20th century, African Americans, business, civic infrastructure, crime, Demolished buildings, economics, government, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th, North Omaha, Politics, poverty, Race riot, racism, society, White flight
A Video History of the Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha

Here is a video by Waymaker Media with a short history of the Dreamland Ballroom on North 24th Street in North Omaha. Make sure you like the video and leave comments on YouTube! You Might Like… A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom A History of the 24th and Lake Historic District A […]

Adam F.C. Fletcher

March 18, 2013

African Americans, culture, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street
A History of Racism in Omaha

This is a history of racism in Omaha, Nebraska.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

December 19, 2012

African Americans, Civil Rights Movement, culture, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Omaha, Omaha Claim Club, Race riot, racism, Segregation, White flight
History of 16th Street in North Omaha

Long before becoming a decrepit pipeline for the neglect of old North Omaha, North 16th Street had a history almost as long as the city itself.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

November 30, 2012

architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, East Omaha, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, industry, Kountze Place, Near North Side, Saratoga, streets, White flight
Historical Tour of North Omaha

Following is a list of places I would visit on a long, winding North Omaha history tour. If you have anything you would like me to write about, add, or otherwise know, please share here. I LOVE NORTH O! These are listed by neighborhood, starting at Dodge Street and heading northwards. Note that all links go to articles I created, either on Wikipedia or on this blog.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

November 8, 2012

architecture, Benson, Carter Lake, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Omaha, Politics, Race riot, racism, Saratoga
A History of North Omaha’s Fair Deal Cafe

Soul food was served in mighty heaps at Omaha’s old “Black City Hall.” Learn about the legacy of the original Fair Deal Cafe…

Adam F.C. Fletcher

November 8, 2012

24th and Lake, Black businesses, Black leader, Cafes, Demolished buildings, diners, Food
A North Omaha History Map

Here’s a special treat for readers. Following is a map of historic places in North Omaha created on Google Maps.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 12, 2012

Benson, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Near North Side, North Omaha, Saratoga
A History of the Omaha Driving Park in North Omaha

A century ago, there was a race track tucked away in Omaha’s memory. Starting as a rugged race track for fast horses and wagon races, it become a proper driving park, the county and state fairgrounds, and home to several events at the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Expo. Between 1860 and 1905, there was on 35 acres […]

Adam F.C. Fletcher

January 15, 2012

19th century, 20th century, culture, economics, History of Nebraska, North 24th Street, Saratoga
A History of the Saratoga Neighborhood in North Omaha

Saratoga was originally a large township on the Missouri River. What happened to it?

Adam F.C. Fletcher

January 9, 2012

Carter Lake, culture, East Omaha, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Omaha, Saratoga, streets
A History of North Omaha, Part 1

Almost a thousand years ago early American Indians roamed the thick woodlands the lined the Missouri River bottoms in East Omaha. There were fishing ponds and hideaways, both excellent for keeping the small western villages of the Woodlands culture that dotted the area. On the plateau above the river was a prairie that looked more […]

Adam F.C. Fletcher

July 17, 2011

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, African Americans, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, society
The Lynching of George Smith

On October 18, 1891, not thirty years before the lynching of Will Brown, Omahans carried out an even more heinous breach of justice than the lynching of George Smith…

Adam F.C. Fletcher

January 29, 2011

19th century, African Americans, biography, culture, Politics, Race riot, racism
A History of North Omaha’s Prospect Hill Cemetery

There are places in Omaha where ghosts, legends and history come alive. With mysterious burial sites, whispy hauntings and grand memorial trees, the pioneer graveyard called Prospect Hill Cemetery may be the most haunted of all. Read on to learn more…

Adam F.C. Fletcher

December 30, 2010

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, cemetery, civic infrastructure, ghosts, Halloween, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Prospect Hill, society
A History of the Jack Johnson Riot in Omaha

In July 1910 racial tension flared towards Omaha’s African-American community after a tremendous upset victory by boxer Jack Johnson versus James Jeffries in Reno, Nevada.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

December 22, 2010

20th century, African Americans, crime, history, Lost history, Race riot, society, Sports
Kidnapping Edward Cudahy Jr.

Even though its not about North Omaha, this story does read well!

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 18, 2009

20th century, crime, Omaha, society
A History of the Kountze Place Neighborhood in North Omaha

North Omaha’s wealthy suburb for rich people didn’t take off when its namesake first platted it. Following is a history of Omaha’s Kountze Place neighborhood.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

September 30, 2008

African Americans, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Omaha, White flight
A History of Community Leaders in North Omaha

Today, leaders in North Omaha continue to grow the heart and soul of the community. This article explores what’s happened before…

Adam F.C. Fletcher

August 31, 2008

African Americans, Americans, biography, culture, economics, North Omaha, Politics, society
Fast facts about African Americans in Omaha

Omaha has staggering poverty, particularly among African Americans, that is disproportionate to its total population. This from a city that has prided itself for forward-development for more than 20 years. The following statistics speak for themselves.

Adam F.C. Fletcher

August 21, 2008

African Americans
A History of Fur Trading in North Omaha

North Omaha’s history began 50 years before the city was a city. North Omaha’s fur trading roots still affect the community today. Here’s the story…

Adam F.C. Fletcher

August 2, 2008

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, culture, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, society