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A History of the Old Plantation in North Omaha

Old Plantation, North Omaha, Nebraska
The Old Plantation was a feature at the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition and its successor, the 1899 Greater America Exposition, both happening 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.

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Historic Postcards from North Omaha

North Omaha Postcards by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

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

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A History of the Rome Miller Mansion

Sam Swanson Home, 4823 Florence Boulevard, North Omaha, Nebraska
The Rome Miller Home was built at 4823 Florence Boulevard in 1898. Shown here in a 1907 newspaper spread, the home stands beautifully today with a lot of historical integrity. Pic courtesy of Sam Swanson.

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

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A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

North Presbyterian Church, 3105 North 24th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
These are the 1909 blueprints for the North Presbyterian Church at 3105 North 24th Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood in North Omaha.

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 […]

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A History of the Machinery and Electricity Building in North Omaha

This is the Machinery and Electricity Building in North Omaha
This is the Machinery and Electricity Building in 1898. It was demolished the next year.

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

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A History of the Manufactures Building in North Omaha

Manufactures Building (1897-1899), N. 19th and Pratt Streets, Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, North Omaha, Nebraska.
This was the Manufactures Building at the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

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

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A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

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