#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

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

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Black businesspeople, Black people, Crime, Historic housesLeave a comment

A Biography of Jack Broomfield

January 10, 2025January 15, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of North Omaha African American community leader Jack Broomfield (1865-1927). Continue reading A Biography of Jack Broomfield

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Historic houses, historic preservation, Minne Lusa, North 24th Street, North 30th Street35 Comments

A History of the Minne Lusa Historic District in North Omaha

June 8, 2024February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Starting in 1916, one North Omaha neighborhood became a bastion for middle-class suburban lifestyles. Today, it is integrated, urban and surviving. This is the history of North Omaha’s Minne Lusa Historic District. Continue reading A History of the Minne Lusa Historic District in North Omaha

#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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Biographies, Cuming Street, doctors, Forest Lawn burial, Historic houses, historic preservation, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 40th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Queen Anne, Railroads, real estate, Walnut Hill, Wealth6 Comments

A History of the Mercer Mansion in North Omaha

August 27, 2023May 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of North Omaha’s Mercer Mansion, built in 1885 at N. 40th and Cuming Street and still standing today! Continue reading A History of the Mercer Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Historic houses, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Redlining, Wealth, White flightLeave a comment

A History of 1618 Emmet Street

August 7, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the the beautiful home at 1618 Emmet Street in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 1618 Emmet Street

19th century, Architecture, Historic houses, historic preservation, North Omaha, Queen Anne, Styles, Wealth3 Comments

Victorian Houses of North Omaha

May 5, 2023October 10, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a collection of some of the Victorian era homes in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading Victorian Houses of North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Historic districts, Historic houses, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Neighborhoods, Official Omaha Landmark, Pioneer eraLeave a comment

National Register of Historic Places in North Omaha

April 30, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading National Register of Historic Places in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Fairfax, Historic houses, Normal house history, Ownership9 Comments

A House of Tomorrow in North Omaha

March 16, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The houses at 3939 and 3947 North 41st Street in North Omaha were marketed as the “House of Tomorrow” when they were built in the 1930s. This is their histories. Continue reading A House of Tomorrow in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Cemeteries, Economics, Florence, Forest Lawn burial, ghosts, Historic houses, Organizations, Segregation, society8 Comments

A History of Forest Lawn

March 2, 2023August 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Forest Lawn

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Architecture, Historic houses, Normal house history, Queen Anne, White flight1 Comment

A History of 2902 North 25th Street

September 24, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the 1870 house at 2902 N. 25th St. in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 2902 North 25th Street

19th century, 20th century, Apartments, Architecture, Biographies, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Italianate, Lost history, Mansions and estates, Pioneer era, Retirement homes, Senior citizens, Wealth2 Comments

A History of the Count Creighton Mansion in North Omaha

September 22, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the former Count Creighton House in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Count Creighton Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Mansions and estates, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Queen Anne, Senior citizens, Wealth, White flight4 Comments

A History of the John P. Bay House

September 20, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the John P. Bay House, an official Omaha Landmark in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the John P. Bay House

Architecture, Government, Historic houses, Houses, Normal house history, Public housingLeave a comment

A History of Houses in North Omaha

August 8, 2022October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of houses in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Houses in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, Historic houses, historic preservation, Industry, Politics10 Comments

Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

June 14, 2022April 6, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

These are historic neighborhoods in North Omaha, including their establishment, locations and links. Continue reading Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Bemis Park, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, Benson, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Government, Highways, Historic districts, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kellom Heights, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Military, Military Avenue, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North Downtown, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Parks, Pioneer era, Politics, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Saddle Creek, Water, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

June 9, 2022January 8, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Military Road aka Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Black businesspeople, Black History, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history, Near North Side, Segregation, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A History of the Willis Hotel

March 24, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Myrtle Washington’s High Class Colored Boarding House once located at 2324 N. 22nd Street, North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Willis Hotel

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Culture, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White people, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

January 28, 2022November 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the lost Blue Windows home, a one-time iconic residence in the Ponca Hills of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

20th century, 21st century, Apartments, Architecture, Demolished buildings, Economics, Historic houses, North 16th Street, Poverty, Racism, White flight, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of The Climmie

July 20, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history the Climmie, a rowhouse at 2514 N. 16th St. in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of The Climmie

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Black spaces and places, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, Druid Hill, Economics, Grocery store, Historic houses, historic preservation, Lost history, Manufacturing, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Poverty, Racism, White flight3 Comments

History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

February 1, 2021April 28, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Bedford Place neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Crime, Florence Boulevard, Historic houses, Lost history, Normal house history3 Comments

A History of 5833 Florence Boulevard

July 13, 2020October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of an average house with an exceptional story at 5833 Florence Boulevard. Continue reading A History of 5833 Florence Boulevard

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Bemis Park, Biographies, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, Jody Lovallo, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Mansions and estates, Official Omaha Landmark, Wealth5 Comments

A History of the Zabriskie Mansion in North Omaha by Jody Lovallo

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Adam’s Note: This is a guest article by Jody Lovallo in her continuing series about important women in North Omaha history. Check out the “You Might Like…” section below for links to her other articles. Enjoy “A History of the Zabriskie Mansion” by Jody Lovallo. Continue reading A History of the Zabriskie Mansion in North Omaha by Jody Lovallo

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black people, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Geography, Historic houses, historic preservation, Houses, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Parks, Politics, real estate, Scandinavians, schools, Segregation, White flight5 Comments

A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood

January 15, 2020February 24, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses. Continue reading A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Apartments, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, Houses, Monmouth Park, Neighborhoods, schools, White flight, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of the Monmouth Park Neighborhood

January 7, 2020September 1, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

One neighborhood in North Omaha had a hospital, a half-dozen churches and businesses galore, and a long history. Then it all seemed to disappear. This is a history of the Monmouth Park neighborhood. Continue reading A History of the Monmouth Park Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Apartments, Architecture, Buildings, Creighton University, Florence Boulevard, Historic houses, Near North Side3 Comments

A History of Campion House in North Omaha

December 3, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the 140-year-old Campion House at Creighton University in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Campion House in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Historic houses, Miller Park, NAACP, Normal house history, North 30th Street10 Comments

A History of the Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue in North Omaha

November 27, 2019January 30, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue is one of North Omaha’s oldest, but hasn’t been restored and seems neglected. Here is its history. Continue reading A History of the Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue in North Omaha

20th century, Architects, Architecture, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Florence, Florence Boulevard, Florence Field, Historic houses, historic preservation, Houses, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Public housing, Saratoga, White flight1 Comment

A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds

September 17, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Normal house history, Wealth, White flight, Wirt Street2 Comments

A History of 1922 Wirt Street in North Omaha

August 9, 2019May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Kountze Place neighborhood was built for middle- and upper-class Omahans seeking a streetcar suburb suitable for building large homes, raising fine families and enjoying the fruit of their labors. Indicative of the Victorian era, the home was designed in … Continue reading A History of 1922 Wirt Street in North Omaha

20th century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

July 29, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes. Continue reading A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

July 29, 2019March 21, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the former Pleasantview Public Housing Projects in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Public housing, Segregation, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

July 26, 2019August 31, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Public housing was introduced in Omaha in 1937 when the federal Housing Act was passed. This act made federal loans to the city for the construction of low-income public housing. This is a history of the public housing in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black businesses, Black people, Black spaces and places, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, Lost history, Restaurants, society6 Comments

A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha

July 20, 2019May 9, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is the story of a mansion in North Omaha built as a home to a wealthy real estate mogul that eventually became the site of a decades-long Black-owned business. Continue reading A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Economics, Expo Grounds, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Racism, Wealth12 Comments

A History of The Sherman Apartments

December 17, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most important historical landmarks, The Sherman apartments on North 16th Street. Continue reading A History of The Sherman Apartments

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Economics, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Lost history, Normal house history, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of 3210 North 21st Street

May 16, 2018September 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is the history of an average home in North Omaha, which is old but not remarkable. Continue reading A History of 3210 North 21st Street

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Black History, Economics, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Lost history, Organizations, White flight, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s McLain Mansion

February 8, 2018January 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Many of Kountze Place’s finest homes are gone now, demolished by indifferent landowners and city planners who are blind to the value of the neighborhood. One of these homes stood at 2214 Wirt Street, and it was clearly one of … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s McLain Mansion

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Economics, Historic houses, Kellom Heights, Lost history, real estate, Wealth, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of the Thomas Mansion

January 9, 2018September 13, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Many of early Omaha’s wealthy builders built their mansions and estates in North Omaha. One of them was attorney Dexter L. Thomas (1841-1919). His large house at N. 27th Avenue and Nicholas Street was a landmark for years, surely inspiring … Continue reading A History of the Thomas Mansion

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Florence Boulevard, Fort Omaha, Historic houses, historic preservation, Houses, Lost history7 Comments

A History of 6327 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

November 14, 2017March 13, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of a house built at Fort Omaha in 1869 that was moved to Florence Blvd in 1900, and STILL STANDS TODAY! Continue reading A History of 6327 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

20th century, Culture, Expo Grounds, Food, Historic houses, Lost history, North 16th Street3 Comments

A History of a Sod House in North Omaha

September 6, 2017September 24, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is the history of a sod house in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of a Sod House in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Economics, Florence, Geography, Historic houses, Houses, Missouri River, North 30th Street, real estate, society, Wealth, Wyman Heights1 Comment

A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman

August 16, 2017July 4, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Wyman Heights neighborhood in North Omaha by guest author Patrick Wyman. Continue reading A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Houses, Lost history, Mormons, Pioneer era, Religion, society8 Comments

A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

August 15, 2017September 1, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the founder of Florence, Nebraska’s home. Continue reading A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, Cuming Street, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, White flight14 Comments

A History of the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District in North Omaha

August 10, 2017November 14, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District is a jewel in the crown of North Omaha history. This is a summary of its history. Continue reading A History of the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Economics, Florence Field, Historic houses, Normal house historyLeave a comment

A History of 6711 North 31st Avenue

July 24, 2017September 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the house at 6711 North 31st Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 6711 North 31st Avenue

20th century, 21st century, Central Park, Economics, Fontenelle View, Government, Historic houses, Lost history, Normal house history, North Omaha, Omaha Municipal Land Bank1 Comment

A History of 4517 Browne Street in North Omaha

July 19, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of 4517 Browne Street in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of 4517 Browne Street in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Economics, Government, Historic houses, Lost history, Normal house history, Omaha Municipal Land Bank5 Comments

A History of 3155 Meredith Avenue in North Omaha

July 19, 2017September 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

3155 Meredith Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska was built in 1910. This is a history of the house. Continue reading A History of 3155 Meredith Avenue in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, Lost history, Miller Park, Normal house history, North Omaha4 Comments

A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard

July 10, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A local home history reveals a 129-year-old barn nestled along a grand view in North Omaha… Continue reading A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Florence Field, Historic houses, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street4 Comments

A History of Florence Field in North Omaha

May 25, 2017May 30, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The biggest subdivision in Omaha’s history in 1926, Florence Field was an Army balloon field, then home to 1,100 lots. Here’s the story! Continue reading A History of Florence Field in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Florence, Historic houses, society, Wealth6 Comments

A History of the Lantry – Thompson Mansion in North Omaha

April 1, 2017December 10, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Land speculators snatched up a lot of North Omaha legally and illegally in the 1900s. Victor Lantry was one of them, and built a massive mansion to celebrate his wealth. Here’s his story. Continue reading A History of the Lantry – Thompson Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, Ames Ave, Architecture, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history3 Comments

A History of the Mergen House in North Omaha

January 19, 2017May 10, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

A history of the Mergen House, built in 1873 on Ames Avenue in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Mergen House in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Cemeteries, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Government, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Houses, Lost history, society18 Comments

The Oldest Places in North Omaha

January 3, 2017February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

MY list of 75 places in North Omaha that are over 117 years old, give or take a few places. Continue reading The Oldest Places in North Omaha

Americans, Biographies, Black History, Books, Crime, General history, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, Omaha, Politics, press release, self-published, storytelling, StreetsLeave a comment

Dynamic Past, Hope-filled Future: North Omaha History, Volume Three Now On Sale!

November 30, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

(Olympia, WA: December 1, 2016) The final book of Adam Fletcher Sasse’s series, North Omaha History: Volume Three, is now available from CommonAction Publishing. In the third book of the North Omaha History Series, Adam Fletcher Sasse reveals a lot of the hidden, denied … Continue reading Dynamic Past, Hope-filled Future: North Omaha History, Volume Three Now On Sale!

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black businesses, Buildings, business, Crime, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history, Near North Side, Racism, society, Wealth, White flight3 Comments

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

November 3, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Burkenroad House aka Broadview Hotel aka Trimble Castle

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Gold Coast, Historic houses, Politics5 Comments

A History of the Gold Coast Historic District in Omaha

October 11, 2016May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

From 1880 through the 1920s, Omaha’s new Gold Coast neighborhood was the opulent address in Omaha. Starting with Gilded Age mansions, it evolved into a mixed income neighborhood with wealthy and manager level classes. Continue reading A History of the Gold Coast Historic District in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Biographies, Culture, Florence, Historic houses, Lost history, Minne Lusa, North 30th Street5 Comments

A History of the Parker Mansion in North Omaha

October 7, 2016March 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Built on an 1852 house foundation, the Parker Mansion was a landmark in far North Omaha for more than a century. Continue reading A History of the Parker Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Historic houses, historic preservation, Omaha Claim Club5 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Orchard Hill Neighborhood

August 28, 2016May 29, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Established in 1886, North Omaha’s Orchard Hill neighborhood filled in slowly, and shows signs of coming back from white flight. Here’s a history of Orchard Hill… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Orchard Hill Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Houses, Miller Park, society5 Comments

A History of the Miller Park Duplex Historic District in North Omaha

May 10, 2016June 16, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Immediately after World War II, there was a rush of soldiers flush with government money that allowed them to buy homes and build families right away. A lot of North Omaha finished in-filling during this period, with houses constructed in just a few months and selling a lot quicker than that. Spread across a few streets in the Miller Park neighborhood, one set of these homes created an architecturally distinct area that should be designated as a historic district and preserved quickly. Continue reading A History of the Miller Park Duplex Historic District in North Omaha

20th century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Forest Lawn burial, Historic houses, Near North Side, societyLeave a comment

A History of the Governor Alvin Saunders Estate in North Omaha

April 21, 2016July 7, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The fine Second Italianate Renaissance Style home built by Nebraska Territory governor Alvin Saunders was located in North Omaha at 1510 Sherman Avenue / 2008 North 16th Street. Learn more about it in this article. Continue reading A History of the Governor Alvin Saunders Estate in North Omaha

19th century, Architecture, Culture, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Industry, Near North Side, societyLeave a comment

A History of the Bailey Residence in North Omaha

February 9, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Built: 1875 estimated Address: 1504 North 19th Street Architecture: Eastlake Style Demolished: 1900 estimated When Omaha was first starting up in the 1850s and 1860s, it was built with wood. Wood-frame stores, hotels, homes and boarding houses were all over. … Continue reading A History of the Bailey Residence in North Omaha

21st century, Architecture, Culture, Florence, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Houses, society4 Comments

A History of Arlena Lodge, the Brandeis Country Home, in North Omaha

December 14, 2015May 2, 2017 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is the story of the Florence-area country escape of the Brandies family called Arlena Lodge… Continue reading A History of Arlena Lodge, the Brandeis Country Home, in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Biographies, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Politics, society2 Comments

A History of the John E. Reagan House in North Omaha

December 1, 2015August 3, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

With the old country ties in mind, one lawyer in Omaha took it upon himself to bring some fellow Irishmen back to Omaha to stump for “Cowboy” Jim Dahlman, Omaha’s corrupt longtime mayor who was controlled by local boss Tom Dennison. Did his tireless campaigning get him a seat in the Nebraska State Legislature? Was there dirty money involved in building his palatial home? Continue reading A History of the John E. Reagan House in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Culture, Cuming Street, Historic houses, historic preservation, Walnut Hill16 Comments

A History of the Walnut Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

November 28, 2015September 1, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Walnut Hill neighborhood is one of the most historically distinguished in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Walnut Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

19th century, Historic houses, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, Streets, White flight13 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Binney Street

October 26, 2015April 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha’s historic Binney Street is packed with historical houses, churches and more from 140+ years ago in Nebraska history. This is a recounting of some of that past. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Binney Street

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, society1 Comment

A History of the A.J. Poppleton Mansion in North Omaha

October 15, 2015January 26, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the story of A. J. Poppleton’s North Omaha estate called Elizabeth Place. Continue reading A History of the A.J. Poppleton Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, North 16th Street, Politics, societyLeave a comment

A History of the J. J. Brown Mansion in North Omaha

October 15, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The J. J. Brown Mansion belonged to one of Omaha’s early industrialists, and became one of Omaha’s first hospitals. Discover it’s story… Continue reading A History of the J. J. Brown Mansion in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Culture, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, society4 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s McCreary Mansion

October 15, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In the 1870s, businessman John McCreary built a fine Italianate mansion in present-day North Omaha. Here’s a history. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s McCreary Mansion

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 24th Street7 Comments

A History of the Redick Mansion in North Omaha

October 15, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The most famous mansion built in North Omaha is probably the Mayne Mansion, also known as the Redick Mansion. Clifton E. Mayne was a pioneer real estate investor and salesman in the city. In the 1870s, a farmer built a little house along Saunders Street leading north out of Omaha. He sold ten acres and his little farmhouse to Mayne in 1885. Continue reading A History of the Redick Mansion in North Omaha

Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Historic houses, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Race riot, Racism, schools, White flight12 Comments

A History of the Logan Fontenelle Housing Projects

August 20, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Once upon a time, there was a massive public housing project located at the intersection of North 24th and Paul Streets in the Near North Side neighborhood. Originally named the “Northside Village Public Housing Project,” the name was officially changed in honor of the famous Omaha tribe leader Logan Fontenelle. Continue reading A History of the Logan Fontenelle Housing Projects

19th century, 20th century, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, Near North Side15 Comments

The Oldest House in North Omaha

July 19, 2015October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

With a history extending to the 1840s, North Omaha is bound to have the oldest houses in Omaha today. Learn more about them here… Continue reading The Oldest House in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Culture, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, society12 Comments

A History of Mansions and Estates in North Omaha

June 15, 2015November 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Once upon a time, North Omaha was littered with large mansions and estates. This article summarizes some of them. Continue reading A History of Mansions and Estates in North Omaha

Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street11 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Wirt Street

February 24, 2015January 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Hidden deep in the heart of North Omaha is a jewel of a street, filled with abundant American foursquare houses, long yards and hints of its glory 100 years ago. This section of Wirt street, from north 16th to north 24th streets, was once home to some of the predominant names in the beautiful Kountze Place development. It was also home to more than simple Foursquare style homes. In addition to the stout middle class houses, there were some exquisite examples of high style in Omaha history. This article highlights those beauties, which suggest a future for the Wirt Street historic district. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Wirt Street

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black History, Culture, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, North 24th Street, Racism, schools, Streets, White flight44 Comments

A History of the Miller Park Neighborhood

February 13, 2015March 30, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The place where I grew up, Omaha’s Miller Park neighborhood, rushes through my imagination a lot. I want to see it acknowledged, appreciated and accentuated every day. This article is my acknowledgment of the past and contribution to the future. Continue reading A History of the Miller Park Neighborhood

Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, East Omaha, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Industry, Kountze Place, Near North Side, Saratoga, Streets, White flight18 Comments

History of 16th Street in North Omaha

November 30, 2012April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Long before becoming a decrepit pipeline for the neglect of old North Omaha, North 16th Street had a history almost as long as the city itself. Continue reading History of 16th Street in North Omaha