The Benson Commercial Historic District has been home to several department stores. This is a history of the Omaha neighborhood's stores.
Category: Listed on National Register of Historic Places
History of Department Stores in North Omaha
Department stores once dotted the area north of Dodge and east of North 72nd Street. This is a history of department stores in North Omaha.
History of the Carver Savings and Loan Association
This is a history of the Carver Bank in North Omaha, the first-ever Black-owned bank in Nebraska.
A History of the Webster Telephone Exchange Building
Some buildings are constructed, serve a purpose and then are demolished. Others seem to live several lifetimes by acting as a base for several enterprises and a hub for the community during different crises. Despite looking like its falling apart right now, one Lake Street building is such an institution, serving as an icon of change, sustainability and transformation in the community. This is is a history of the Webster Telephone Exchange Building.
A History of the Zabriskie Mansion in North Omaha by Jody Lovallo
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.
A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha
This is a biography of Paul B. Allen, and a history of Allen's Showcase in North Omaha.
A Biography of Bertha Calloway
This is a biography of historian and North Omaha leader Bertha Calloway (1925-2017). She was a Civil Rights activist, museum founder, historian, author, student, educator, speaker, promoter, playwright, journalist, administrator, mentor, wife and mother.
