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A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood in North Omaha

This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses.

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19th century 20th century 21st century Belt Line Black people civic infrastructure Demolished buildings Demolished buildings economics historic preservation neighborhoods Segregation Shacks and shanties

A History of the Plum Nelly Area in North Omaha

A history of Plum Nelly in North Omaha, Nebraska, by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

The Plum Nelly area is a once secret neighborhood that’s become a lost neighborhood located in North Omaha.

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A History of 1324 North 24th Street

In the course of a century, a lot of things can change in a neighborhood. The Near North Side of Omaha has had a lot of changes, with some buildings transitioning from vital to demolished with reckless abandon. This is a history of the building once located at 1324 North 24th Street. The neighborhoods between […]

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A History of Hope Lutheran Church in North Omaha

Hope Lutheran Church, 2723 North 30th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
In 1946, this building became home to Hope Lutheran Church at 2723 North 30th Street. Pella Danish Lutheran Church was opened there in 1906.

This is a history of the only African American Lutheran church in Nebraska, called Hope Lutheran Church.

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A History of the Nite Hawkes Cafe in East Omaha

This is a history of the Nite Hawkes Cafe, located at North 16th and Grand Avenue since 1942!

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A History of Monmouth Park Neighborhood in North Omaha

Monmouth Park neighborhood, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a 2018 satellite image of the Monmouth Park neighborhood.

One neighborhood in North Omaha had a hospital, a half-dozen churches and businesses galore, and a long history. Then it all seemed to disappear. This is a history of the Monmouth Park neighborhood.

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A History of Restaurants, Diners and Food Businesses in North Omaha

Food in North Omaha
This is a history of food in North Omaha, including restaurants, drive-ins, bakeries, ice cream shops and more!

This is a history of restaurants in North Omaha throughout its history.