20th century, Biographies, Black businesses, Demolished buildings, Harlem Renaissance, Hotels, Industry, Manufacturing, North 16th Street, North Downtown, OwnershipLeave a comment

A History of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories in North Omaha

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Kaffir Chemical Laboratories was founded in 1920 by African American entrepreneurs in North Omaha. Led by Madree Penn, it became a significant Black-owned business producing various products until its decline by 1925, representing a powerful chapter in Omaha’s Black business history. Continue reading A History of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Bar or Tavern, business, Demolished buildings, Grocery store, Jacobean, North 16th Street, RiotingLeave a comment

A History of the Kyner Block in North Omaha

February 9, 2026March 4, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Kyner Block, built in 1892 in North Omaha. It featured commercial storefronts and apartments, and housed notable businesses until it was demolished. Continue reading A History of the Kyner Block in North Omaha

19th century, Abolition, African Methodist Episcopal, Black culture, Black History, Black spaces and places, Demolished buildings, Economics, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Politics, Racism, Segregation, societyLeave a comment

A History of Omaha’s First Black Neighborhood

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Before 24th and Lake existed, Omaha’s first Black neighborhood was established in the 1850s. It was around 10th and Dodge, and was a segregated enclave known as the Near North Side. It housed significant community leaders and institutions, witnessing early civil rights struggles and eventually leading to the area’s integration by 1872. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s First Black Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Demolished buildings, Florence, Historic houses, Hotels, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A History of the Florence Hotel

January 2, 2026February 20, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the old Florence Hotel in Florence, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Florence Hotel

20th century, Ames Ave, business, Demolished buildings, Florence Boulevard, North 30th Street1 Comment

A History of the Burkhard-Gerelick Ford Dealership

December 28, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Burkhard-Gerelick Ford dealership in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1947 to 1991. Continue reading A History of the Burkhard-Gerelick Ford Dealership

20th century, Biographies, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Clubs, Demolished buildings, Middle class, Ownership, Prairie Park, real estate, Redlining, Saratoga, Segregation, Social clubs, society, Subdivision, White peopleLeave a comment

A Biography of B.J. Scannell

October 31, 2025December 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

B.J. Scannell (1861-1960) significantly impacted North Omaha’s development as a businessman and community leader. Continue reading A Biography of B.J. Scannell

20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Demolished buildings, Highways, Middle class, Neighborhoods, Normal house history, Ownership, Prairie Park, Racism, RedliningLeave a comment

A History of the Prairie Park Neighborhood

October 31, 2025November 14, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The historical Prairie Park neighborhood in North Omaha was built and mostly demolished in the 20th century. Learn why… Continue reading A History of the Prairie Park Neighborhood

20th century, Demolished buildings, Department store, Integration, Jefferson Square, Jewish, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North Downtown1 Comment

A History of Mayper’s Store in North Omaha

May 2, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Mayper’s Store of Omaha, Nebraska, which opened in 1917 and closed in 1967 after 50 years in business. Continue reading A History of Mayper’s Store in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Ames Ave, Banks, Black businesses, Black-owned banks, Buildings, Demolished buildings, Economics, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Ownership, Pioneer era, Segregation, WealthLeave a comment

A History of Banks in North Omaha

October 3, 2024October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of seven banking and financial institutions established in North Omaha, Nebraska, since 1856. Continue reading A History of Banks in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, Belvedere, Buildings, business, Demolished buildings, Drug store, Florence, Florence Field, Grocery store, Ice cream, Intersections, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., real estate, Restaurants, shopping, TheatersLeave a comment

A History of the Intersection at North 30th and Redick Avenue

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Built to serve the Minne Lusa, Florence Field, Belvedere and Miller Park neighborhoods, this is a history of the intersection at North 30th and Redick Avenue in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Intersection at North 30th and Redick Avenue

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Children, Demolished buildings, schools, Walnut Hill1 Comment

A History of Walnut Hill School

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Walnut Hill School in North Omaha, originally built in 1888 and still operating today. Continue reading A History of Walnut Hill School

20th century, Bridges, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Industry, Locust Street, Lost history, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Poverty, WealthLeave a comment

A History of the East Omaha Factory District

May 3, 2024October 11, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the East Omaha Factory District, which existed from the 1880s through 1936. Continue reading A History of the East Omaha Factory District

Buildings, Demolished buildings, Education, schools

Focus: Historic Schools in North Omaha

April 24, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

As the community north of Dodge Street to the Washington County line and from North 72nd Street east to the Missouri River, North Omaha has had a lot of schools. This is a list of them including links to the ones I’ve written articles about. Continue reading Focus: Historic Schools in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Missouri River, schoolsLeave a comment

A History of the Beechwood School

February 20, 2024April 22, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the old Beechwood School, located in east Omaha from 1881 to 1947. Continue reading A History of the Beechwood School

#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, Abolition, Black History, Black people, Buildings, Demolished buildings, History of Nebraska, Missouri River, RacismLeave a comment

A History of the Underground Railroad in Nebraska

February 4, 2024April 10, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Underground Railroad in Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Underground Railroad in Nebraska

20th century, Demolished buildings, North 24th Street, Students, University of Omaha1 Comment

A History of the John Jacobs Memorial Hall in North Omaha

January 25, 2024April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the John G. Jacobs Memorial Hall of the Omaha University in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the John Jacobs Memorial Hall in North Omaha

Demolished buildings, Grocery store, Hospitals, Intersections, North 24th Street, North Omaha, University of OmahaLeave a comment

A History of the Intersection of North 24th and Pratt Streets

January 24, 2024July 16, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the intersection of 24th and Pratt, home to important institutions and businesses throughout the life of North Omaha. It was written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 24th and Pratt Streets

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, schools, Segregation, White flight2 Comments

A History of Lothrop Elementary School

January 22, 2024April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the 130-plus year old Lothrop Elementary School in North Omaha, Nebraska, by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Continue reading A History of Lothrop Elementary School

Demolished buildings, North 24th Street, Theaters5 Comments

A History of the Lothrop Theater

January 16, 2024April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the history of the Lothrop Theater at N. 24th and Lothrop Streets for 40 years. Continue reading A History of the Lothrop Theater

20th century, Bridges, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Locust Street, Railroads, Transportation2 Comments

A History of the Locust Street Viaduct

January 16, 2024May 3, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This article is called “A History of the Locust Street Viaduct” and was written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Locust Street Viaduct

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People, places and events from the history of North Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse

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