#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, 20th century, Apartments, Architects, Biographies, Buildings, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, Economics, Historic houses, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Mansions and estates, Neighborhoods, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Normal house history, North Omaha, Official Omaha Landmark, Styles, Wealth, White people, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A Biography of John Latenser, Sr.

August 7, 2026August 13, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A massively important architect in Omaha for decades, John Latenser Sr’s designs are still especially important in North Omaha. This is a story of his life and work. Continue reading A Biography of John Latenser, Sr.

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Apartments, Architects, Architecture, Buildings, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Official Omaha Landmark, StudentsLeave a comment

A History of Saunders School

July 18, 2026August 7, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Saunders School, built in 1899 in Omaha, showcases late 19th-century architecture and served the community for over 80 years. Continue reading A History of Saunders School

20th century, Apartments, Lake School, Middle class, North 16th Street, North Omaha, White flight, White people1 Comment

A History of the Ivy Apartments, aka the Fairfax, in North Omaha

February 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Ivy Apartments that stood at 2407 N. 16th St. in North Omaha, Nebraska, until 1985. Continue reading A History of the Ivy Apartments, aka the Fairfax, in North Omaha

Apartments, Benson, Demolished buildings, Midcentury Modern (MCM), Military AvenueLeave a comment

A History of the Lindenwood Court Apartments

April 5, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the “Hawaii in Omaha” apartments originally called the Capri and Catalina Apartments. Continue reading A History of the Lindenwood Court Apartments

Apartments, Architecture, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, schools, Students, University of Omaha1 Comment

A History of Joslyn Hall in North Omaha

November 27, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

From 1916 to 1964, a three-story brick building sat at N. 24th and Evans St. in North Omaha, Nebraska. This is a history of the building, originally called Joslyn Hall and then University Apartments. Continue reading A History of Joslyn Hall in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Apartments, Architects, Crime, Demolished buildings, Modern, real estate8 Comments

A History of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments in North Omaha

October 31, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments once located in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments in North Omaha

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, Apartments, Florence Boulevard, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, Queen Anne, Styles1 Comment

A History of the Memmen Apartments

August 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Some of the oldest apartments left in Omaha, Nebraska are located in North Omaha. This is a history of the Memmen Apartments. Continue reading A History of the Memmen Apartments

19th century, 20th century, Apartments, Demolished buildings, Grocery store, North 16th Street, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of 2621 North 16th Street

June 23, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Here is a history of one of the buildings that’s been gone from North Omaha for more than 40 years, 2621 North 16th Street. Continue reading A History of 2621 North 16th Street

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, 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

20th century, Apartments, Architecture, Demolished buildings, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Religion, Social services10 Comments

A History of the Creighton Working Girls Home

December 17, 2019September 6, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Creighton Working Girls Home and Chapel, which provided a paternalistic environment for newly arrived women in Omaha for several decades. Continue reading A History of the Creighton Working Girls Home

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

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

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