A History of Edgewood Park, Omaha’s First Black-Owned Subdivision

This is a history of a Black-owned real estate addition in East Omaha, Nebraska called Edgewood Park.

This article, entitled "Love, Freeheart, Sunshine and Peace, It's Wonderful," was a mocking piece in the Omaha World-Herald on February 27, 1944.

A Biography of Perfect Peace

North Omaha has been home to all kinds of people. Some were entrepreneurs, some were devoutly religious, and every now … More

This was Andrew Stuart (1874-1937), a businessman and political activist in North Omaha, Nebraska, in the 1920s and 1930s.

A Biography of Political Activist Andrew Stuart

This is a history of the Stuart Art Shoppe in North Omaha, a bastion of the Arts in the community during the Great Depression.

This is a history of North 42nd and Redman Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska, by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of the Intersection of North 42nd and Redman Avenue

This is a history of the intersection of N. 42nd and Redman Ave. in North Omaha, Nebraska. It discusses the development, businesses, and demise of the intersection including factors affecting it.

A Biography of Cathy Hughes

This is a biography of North Omaha native Cathy Hughes. She grew up in the Logan Fontenelle Projects and today is the 2nd richest Black woman in America.

Metoyer's BBQ, 2307 North 24th Street, 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.

Calhoun Hotel, 2423 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

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.

Historic Storefronts at N. 24th and Binney Streets ©2022 Adam Fletcher Sasse, All Rights Reserved.

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 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.

History of Department Stores in North Omaha

Department stores once dotted the area north of Dodge and east of North 72nd Street. This is a history of department stores in North Omaha.

History of the 24th Street Dairy Queen

From 1951 to 1963, the 24th Street Dairy Queen was serve the Black community in the Near North Side. This is a history of the business.

The Off Beat / Carver Bank / Elks Club, 2408-2420 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

History of 2410 Lake Street

This is a history of the now-demolished building that once stood at 2410 Lake Street that housed a vaudeville theater, movies, a nightclub, a bowling alley, a supper club, and a teen club, as well as a bar before it was demolished in the 1970s.

Lincoln Motion Picture Company, North Omaha, Nebraska

A Biography of George P. Johnson

The first-ever Black-owned, operated and filmed theater company in the world was led from North Omaha.

Allen's Showcase, 2229 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha

This is a biography of Paul B. Allen, and a history of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha.

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 … More

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

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

This image shows several African American business owners in Omaha from the 1880s to present.

History of Businesses Owned By African Americans in Omaha

This is a history of Black-owned businesses, African American entrepreneurship and more in North Omaha since 1854.

A Biography of Rodney S. Wead

This is a biography of North Omaha community leader Rodney S. Wead (b. 1935).

Dreamland Ballroom in the Jewell Building, North 24th and Grant Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more.

The Off Beat Club, 2410 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of The Off Beat Club in North Omaha

This is a history of Jim Bell and Jerry Morris’s supper club called The Off Beat, located at 24th and Lake from 1952-1969.

Sarah Helen B. Toliver Mahammitt (1869-1956), North Omaha, Nebraska

A Biography of Helen Mahammitt

This is a biography of Helen Mahammit (1869-1950), a leading African American caterer, chef and teacher in Omaha for 45 years.

Hillcrest Mansion, 2711 Caldwell Street, North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha

This is the story of a mansion in North Omaha built as a home to a wealthy real estate mogul that eventually became the site of a decades-long Black-owned business.

A History of 5901 North 30th Street

This is a history of the building at 5901 N. 30th, on the northeast corner of 30th and Laurel.

Duffy Drugs, 2424 N. 24th St., North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Duffy Drugs

Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs!