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A Biography of George P. Johnson

Lincoln Motion Picture Company, North Omaha, Nebraska
The Lincoln Motion Picture Company produced films in L.A., but operated out of North Omaha.

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

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20th century 24th and Lake biography Black businesses Black businesspeople clubs historic preservation Listed on National Register of Historic Places Near North Side nightlife

A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha

Allen's Showcase, 2229 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
The building at 2229 Lake Street was Allen's Showcase from 1951 through approximately 1983. It was included in the listing for the 24th and Lake Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Pic courtesy of Michaela Armetta.

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

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20th century 21st century architecture Black businesses Black organizations Demolished buildings Demolished buildings Drug store Lost history Near North Side North 24th Street shopping Social halls

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 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.

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A History of Businesses Owned By African Americans in Omaha

This image shows several African American business owners in Omaha from the 1880s to present.
"A History of Businesses Owned by African Americans in Omaha" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

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

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A Biography of Rodney S. Wead

Rodney Wead and Johnny Rogers in 1971.
This is a 1971 image of Rodney S. Wead (right) presenting an award to Johnny Rogers.

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

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A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

Dreamland Ballroom in the Jewell Building, North 24th and Grant Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska.
This is a 1942 ad for the Dreamland Ballroom at North 24th and Grant Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

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.