Category: 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

• Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

  

  One of Omaha’s most important pioneers is remembered extensively in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 30, 2020

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, biography, business, doctors, Miller Park, Newspapers, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, White people

• A History of the Old Plantation in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Old Plantation, a display at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in North Omaha in 1898.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 15, 2020

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, Black people, Black spaces and places, culture, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, history, racism

• Historic Postcards from North Omaha

  

  This is a collection of postcards of North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 13, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Art, Buildings, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, North Omaha

• A History of the Rome Miller Mansion

  

  This is the history of a fine home called the Rome Miller Mansion at 4823 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 14, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, business, Florence Boulevard, Mansions and estates, racism, Saratoga, White flight

• A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

  

  Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring a gorgeous landmark that celebrated its 110th anniversary of existence in 2020. This is a […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 3, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, architecture, Black churches, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North 24th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation

• A History of the Machinery and Electricity Building in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Manufactures Building at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 22, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Expo grounds, History of Nebraska, industry, Manufacturing

• A History of the Manufactures Building in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Manufactures Building at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 20, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Expo grounds, History of Nebraska, industry, Manufacturing

• A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

  

  This is a history of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 18, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, Architects, architecture, Demolished buildings, Florence Boulevard, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 16th Street, parks, Segregation

• A History of the Girls and Boys Building in North Omaha

  

  Of all the buildings made for the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, the Girls and Boys Building had one of the most joyful, loyal and enthusiastic receptions. Here is a short history of the building. Fundraising for Construction “It was not one of the main exhibit buildings, but was given a place in the Grand […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 17, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, architecture, Buildings, culture, Education, historic preservation, History of Nebraska

• A History of the Administration Arch in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Administrative Building, aka the Administration Arch, at the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition held in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 1, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, architecture, Buildings, Demolished buildings, Expo grounds, Florence Boulevard, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history

• A Biography of Silas Robbins

  

  This is a bio of Silas Robbins, the first African American lawyer in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 19, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, African Americans, biography, Black people, Law, Near North Side, Politics, Segregation, society

• A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

  

  Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 28, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Carter Lake, civic infrastructure, East Omaha, Expo grounds, geography, government, History of Nebraska, industry, Lost history, Missouri River, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, poverty, Railroads, real estate, Saratoga

• A History of The Sherman Apartments

  

  This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most important historical landmarks, The Sherman apartments on North 16th Street.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 17, 2018

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Architects, architecture, Buildings, economics, Expo grounds, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, racism, wealthy

• A History of North Omaha’s McLain Mansion

  

  Many of Kountze Place’s finest homes are gone now, demolished by indifferent landowners and city planners who are blind to the value of the neighborhood. One of these homes stood at 2214 Wirt Street, and it was clearly one of the biggest homes in the area. This is a short history of the address. Building […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 8, 2018

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, African Americans, architecture, Demolished buildings, economics, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Lost history, Organizations, White flight

• A History of the Demolition of the Trans-Mississippi Expo

  

  This is a history of the demolition of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898 and the Greater America Exposition of 1899.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 6, 2017

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, civic infrastructure, economics, government, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, parks, real estate

• The Lost Monument by Michele Wyman

  

  The Omaha history mystery of the lost monument is unravelled by guest author Michele Wyman.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 30, 2017

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 20th century, 21st century, civic infrastructure, Expo grounds, Guest author, history, Lost history, Miller Park, parks, water

• A History of North Omaha’s Kountze Park, Once Called Malcolm X Park

  

  Malcolm X Memorial Park sits in the heart of North Omaha’s Kountze Place. Discover why you don’t hear about it anymore.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 1, 2017

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, African Americans, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, Expo grounds, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history, parks, Politics, society, White flight

• A Biography of North Omaha’s Robert Strehlow

  

  Robert Strehlow helped build the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Expo and several others, then the Strehlow Terrace apartments.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 6, 2016

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, biography, civic infrastructure, culture, history, North Omaha, society

• A History of the Location of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition

  By now, many North Omahans are familiar with the grand, wonderful, exuberant and spectacular event know as the Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898. However, not many people know that the “event of the century” almost didn’t happen in banker Augustus Kountze’s land centered on 24th and Evans. In planning for at least three years before it […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 7, 2015

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, East Omaha, Expo grounds, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Omaha