#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Black hotels, Historic houses, Houses, Near North Side, Segregation, Willis AvenueLeave a comment

A History of the Ashby Tourist Home

March 13, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Ashby Tourist Home at 2228 Willis Avenue in North Omaha. It was crucial for Black travelers in the city, offering them hospitality amid widespread racism. Its significance lies in fostering community and resilience during the Jim Crow era in Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Ashby Tourist Home

#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line, Buildings, Food, History of Nebraska, Industry, Manufacturing, North 16th StreetLeave a comment

A History of the Mother’s Best Flour Mill in North Omaha

December 26, 2025December 27, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the first wheat mill in Omaha, the birthplace of Duncan Hines, and a structure owned by several companies since 1887! Continue reading A History of the Mother’s Best Flour Mill in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, Activism, Black educators, Black organizations, Buildings, Civil Rights Movement, Houses, Long School, Lost history, Racism, Students, YouthLeave a comment

A History of the Harriet Tubman Center

February 6, 2025March 4, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the YWCA Harriet Tubman Center at N. 28th and Miami Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Harriet Tubman Center

#PreserveThisPlace, Architecture, Commercial vernacular, Construction, GaragesLeave a comment

A History of the Johnson Sash and Door Company Building

January 5, 2025September 29, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Johnson Sash & Door Company Building at 1412 Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Johnson Sash and Door Company Building

#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Bridges, Buildings, business, Historic districts, Industry, North Downtown, Pioneer era, Railroads, Streets, Transportation4 Comments

A History of the Nicholas Street Historic District

August 22, 2024October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Nicholas Street Historic District by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Nicholas Street Historic District

#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

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, Biographies, Buildings, business, North 24th Street, North 30th Street1 Comment

A History of Dewey Chevrolet in North Omaha

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Dewey Chevrolet, a longtime business located on N. 24th St. and N. 30th St. in North Omaha for decades. Continue reading A History of Dewey Chevrolet in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Architects, Architecture, Baptist, Black churches, Black ministers, Churches, Gothic, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Redlining, Segregation, White flight, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of North Omaha’s Second Baptist Church

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Located at 1802 Emmet Street in North Omaha, this is a history Second Baptist Church. Before 1981, it was home to Primm Chapel AME and Plymouth Congregational churches. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Second Baptist Church

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 24th and Lake, Biographies, Buildings, business, real estate1 Comment

A Biography of Andy Jensen

May 18, 2024May 19, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Andy Jensen (1888-1964), a businessman, community leader and aspiring politician who helped build the business community at 24th and Lake. Continue reading A Biography of Andy Jensen

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Children, Miller Park, Parents, schools, Students9 Comments

A History of Miller Park School

May 12, 2024May 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Miller Park Elementary School in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Miller Park School

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Art Deco & Art Moderne, Florence, Ice cream, North 30th Street6 Comments

A History of Zesto’s in Florence

March 21, 2024April 22, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Zesto restaurant at 8608 N. 30th St. in the Florence neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Zesto’s in Florence

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Catholics, Fort Street, Sherman7 Comments

A History of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church

February 14, 2024April 22, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church (1918-2013), once located in the Sherman neighborhood of East Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church

#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

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Architecture, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, Catholics, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, COGIC, Demolished buildings, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Gothic, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Ownership, Presbyterian, Racism, Redlining, Segregation, United Methodist, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

The Historic Churches of Kountze Place in North Omaha

September 16, 2023August 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the historic churches in the Kountze Place neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading The Historic Churches of Kountze Place in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Florence Field, Normal house history, North 30th Street, real estateLeave a comment

A History of the O.W. Herald House

September 6, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the history of a North Omaha house that was a contest prize referred to as the O.W. Herald House, located at 7008 North 30th Street. Continue reading A History of the O.W. Herald House

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Economics, Florence Boulevard, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Normal house history, Ownership, White flight4 Comments

A History of 2003 Pinkney Street

September 5, 2023April 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of 2003 Pinkney Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 2003 Pinkney Street

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Media, Normal house history3 Comments

A History of 5504 Kansas Avenue

September 4, 2018September 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of a house that had a huge antenna once located at 5504 Kansas Avenue in North Omaha Continue reading A History of 5504 Kansas Avenue

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

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