Category: Architects

• A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

  

  This is a history of the lost Blue Windows home, a one-time iconic residence in the Ponca Hills of North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 28, 2022

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, culture, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, houses, Lost history, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White people

• Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings

  

  This is a directory of historic North Omaha church buildings. Many are still churches; some are not.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 21, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Americans, Architects, architecture, Baptist, Black churches, Black spaces and places, Buildings, Catholics, Churches, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Europeans, Lutheran, poverty, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation, United Methodist, wealthy, White people

• History of Irvington School in Omaha

  

  A country school that’s now engulfed by Omaha, the Irvington School was once a bastion of a small rural community. This is a history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 10, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, Architects, architecture, schools

• A History of the Webster Telephone Exchange Building

  

  Some buildings are constructed, serve a purpose and then are demolished. Others seem to live several lifetimes by acting as a base for several enterprises and a hub for the community during different crises. Despite looking like its falling apart right now, one Lake Street building is such an institution, serving as an icon of change, sustainability and transformation in the community. This is is a history of the Webster Telephone Exchange Building.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 5, 2020

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Architects, architecture, Black culture, Black people, Black spaces and places, business, civic infrastructure, culture, Great Plains Black History Museum, historic preservation, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, Organizations, Social services

• A History of Kellom School

  

  What do Fred Astaire, Roger and Gale Sayers, Bob Gibson, Bob Boozer, Michael Anania, Brenda Council, and former Omaha mayor Johnny Rosenblatt all have in common? Born in the Near North Side, each attended the same school. That same building is a neighborhood institution with deep roots going back at least 140 years in Omaha’s past. This is a history of North Omaha’s Kellom School.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 30, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Architects, architecture, Demolished buildings, ethnic groups, historic preservation, Immigrants, Jewish, Near North Side, North 24th Street, schools, Segregation

• A History of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha

  

  Some schools in Omaha were built in reaction to floods of new residents moving into neighborhoods unexpectedly. Others were built to attract new residents. Originally opened in 1885, the school at North 30th and Spaulding Street was the latter. This is a history of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 10, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Black spaces and places, Buildings, economics, Education, historic preservation, Lost history, North 30th, schools

• A History of Hope Lutheran Church in North Omaha

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 12, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Black churches, Buildings, economics, historic preservation, Immigrants, Lutheran, North 30th, Scandinavians, White flight

• History of Creighton University

  

  This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 4, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, Healthcare, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th, racism, religion

• A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, historic preservation, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Segregation, wealthy

• A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds

  

  This is a biography of Everett S. Dodds, and prolific architect who designed many buildings in North Omaha from 1914 through 1940.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 17, 2019

  20th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, civic infrastructure, economics, Florence, Florence Boulevard, Florence Field, Historic houses, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Normal house history, Public housing, Saratoga, White flight

• A History of the North Star Theater aka the Ames Theatre in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the North Star Theater, the Ames Theatre and the building standing today at N. 25th and Ames Avenue in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 31, 2019

  20th century, Ames Ave, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Grocery store, historic preservation, Lost history, North 24th Street, Saratoga, theaters, Theaters, Theaters

• A History of Italians in North Omaha

  

  Omaha is a city of immigrants, and North Omaha is no exception. Along with its historic African American community and wealthy white settlers, the community has been home to Jews, Scandinavians, English and other Europeans. Among this plethora of diversity are Italians from across their homeland who came for jobs, homes and connections. More than […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, business, Catholics, Churches, culture, Demolished buildings, history, Immigrants, Italians, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, religion, Segregation, Social halls, White flight

• A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 29, 2019

  20th century, African Americans, Architects, architecture, Buildings, civic infrastructure, crime, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th, poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society

• A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

  

  In 1951, OHA announced development of the projects on both the east and west sides of North 30th Street extending from Burdette south to Parker Street. Completely demolished in 2010, today the ultra-modern, mixed income Highlander neighborhood sits on the 15 acres once here, along with the Charles Drew Health Center. This article is a […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 29, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Architects, architecture, Buildings, civic infrastructure, crime, Demolished buildings, economics, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th, poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society

• 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 Corby Theater

  

  This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 18, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Lost history, nightlife, North 16th Street, Race riot, theaters, Theaters, Theaters, White flight

• 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

• Protected: Drawing North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse

  

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  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 10, 2018

  Architects, architecture, Art, Books, Buildings, history, houses, schools

• Top 10 North Omaha Architectural Gems

  

  These are the top 10 most important architectural accomplishments in North Omaha today.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 25, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Americans, Architects, architecture, Churches, civic infrastructure, government, historic preservation, houses, industry, Lost history, North Omaha, Omaha Municipal Land Bank, society, wealthy

• A History of North Omaha’s Burkenroad House aka Broadview Hotel aka Trimble Castle

  

  The home at 2060 Florence Boulevard has a reputation as a mansion for the social elite; an apartment house; a brothel, a hotel and as apartments again. Here is a history of North Omaha’s Broadview Hotel.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 3, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Black businesses, Buildings, business, crime, culture, economics, Historic houses, houses, Lost history, Near North Side, racism, society, wealthy, White flight

• A History of the Ernie Chambers Court aka Strehlow Terrace in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Ernie Chambers Court aka Strehlow Terrace Apartments in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 16, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, economics, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, North 16th, North 16th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, wealthy, White flight