Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

These are historic neighborhoods in North Omaha, including their establishment, locations and links.

A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

This is a history of the Clifton Hill neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1885.

A History of the Military Theater

This is a history of the Military Theater, which operated from 1928 to 1975 in North Omaha. Today the building is home to Grace Apostolic Church.

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

This is a history of Military Road aka Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of North Omaha’s Stone Soul Picnic

Black people in Omaha have celebrated, uplifted and empowered Black culture in the city for more than 150 years. Sometimes…

A History of First United Presbyterian Church

For only 40 years, a longtime congregation was at home in the Kountze Place neighborhood. They built a huge church,…

A History of the Holy Angels Parish in North Omaha

This is a history of the former Holy Angels Catholic parish in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1910-1981.

A History of 4225 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

This is a history of 4225 Florence Boulevard in the Saratoga neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Metoyer’s BBQ

This is a history of Metoyer’s BBQ in North Omaha, Nebraska, which was open from 1958 to 1985.

A History of Battiato’s Super Market

This is a history of Battiato’s Super Market on Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Gruenig Mansion

This is a history of the Gruenig Mansion at 2406 Fowler Avenue in the Saratoga neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Warden Hotel

The Warden Hotel was a Black hotel located at 917 N. 16th St. in North Omaha, Nebraska, from 1917 to 1920.

A History of the Calhoun Hotel

This is a history of the Calhoun Hotel, a Black hotel at 2423 Lake Street in North Omaha from 1946 to 1962.

A History of the Willis Hotel

This is a history of Myrtle Washington’s High Class Colored Boarding House once located at 2324 N. 22nd Street, North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the City Interracial Committee

This is the history of the City Interracial Committee, an attempt by youth in the 1930s to overcome segregation in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present.

A History of McMillan Magnet Center

This is a history of McMillan Magnet Middle School, which was originally planned as North Junior High School, and operated as McMillan Junior High School, in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the 3006 Building in North Omaha

This is a history of the historic storefronts located at N. 24th and Binney Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

This is a history of the lost Blue Windows home, a one-time iconic residence in the Ponca Hills of North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Boulevards in North Omaha

This is a history of the boulevard system in North Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1889, it is currently experiencing a renaissance from interested groups and might possibly be refurbished by the City of Omaha.

A History of the Florence Ferry

Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history.

A History of the Ponca School

North Omaha has several historic schools. Their past is largely lost though, and few around still celebrate the stories lived in those schools or the communities that grew up around them. This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most historic schools, called the Ponca School.

A History of Music in North Omaha

This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history.

A History of The Omaha Guide

This is a history of the Omaha Guide newspaper, a Black-owned and Black-focused semi-weekly in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1927 through 1956.

A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker

Vic B. Walker (1864-c1925) was an African American attorney, police officer, business owner, and criminal in Omaha, Nebraska.