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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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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 Creighton University

1879 Creighton College, Omaha, Nebraska
This is a circa 1879 image of Creighton College standing on the edge of frontier Omaha.

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

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A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

St. John's Catholic Church, N. 25th and California Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a c1899 pic of St. John's with Creighton Hall next to it.

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

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A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds

Everett S. Dodds (1898-1958), Architect, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is Everett S. Dodds (1898-1958), a prolific and popular architect in Omaha who designed many buildings in North Omaha.

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

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

Ames Theatre, North 25th and Ames Avenue, North Omaha, Nebraska
This January 1950 ad for the Ames Theatre perfectly reflected the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Age_(design)">Atomic Age design</a> of the time, which was futuristic, space-oriented and stylistic. The author re-interpreted the ad for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

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.

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A History of Italians in North Omaha

St. Alfio Society Parade in North Omaha, Nebraska, in 1949
This is a the St. Alfio Society Parade in North Omaha in 1949. Shown at N. 17th and Clark, the procession led to Hold Family Church.

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 […]

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A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

Hilltop Projects, North 30th and Lake Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska
The Hilltop Projects were located at North 30th and Lake Streets from 1952 to 1995.

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