These are official historic sites in North Omaha, extending from Dodge Street to the Washington County line, and from North 72nd Street to the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska.
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A History of Saint Cecilia Parish
This is a history of the Saint Cecilia Parish, including its church, cathedral and school, in North Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments in North Omaha
This is a history of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments once located in North Omaha, Nebraska.
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.
Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings
This is a directory of historic North Omaha church buildings. Many are still churches; some are not.
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.
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.
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.
A History of the Druid Hill School
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.
A History of Hope Lutheran Church
This is a history of the only African American Lutheran church in Nebraska today, called Hope Lutheran Church.
History of Creighton University
This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.
A History of St. John’s Catholic Parish
This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school.
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.
A History of the North Star Theater aka the Ames Theatre
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.
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 … More
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.
A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha
This is a history of the former Pleasantview Public Housing Projects in North Omaha, Nebraska.
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.
A History of the Manufactures Building in North Omaha
This is a history of the Manufactures Building at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.
A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition
This is a history of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.
A History of the Corby Theater
This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime.
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.
Protected: Drawing North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Top 10 North Omaha Architectural Gems
These are the top 10 most important architectural accomplishments in North Omaha today.
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.
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