Category: Official Omaha Landmark

• History of the Forbes Bakery, Ak-Sar-Ben Bakery, and Royal Bakery

  

  This is a history of Forbes Bakery in North Omaha from 1921 through 1938.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 22, 2021

  20th century, Bakery, business, Jewish, North 24th Street, Official Omaha Landmark

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 4, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Bemis Park, biography, economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, Jody Lovallo, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Mansions and estates, Official Omaha Landmark, wealthy

• A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

  

  This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 4, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Activism, architecture, Black businesses, Black organizations, Clubs, clubs, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, music, Near North Side, nightlife, Official Omaha Landmark, real estate, Social halls

• A History of North Omaha’s Holy Family Catholic Church

  

  For more than 50 years, Holy Family Catholic has been among the most activist Catholic parishes in Omaha. Before that it was an Italian parish, and before that, Irish. Here’s a history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, architecture, Catholics, Civil Rights Movement, culture, Cuming Street, economics, historic preservation, Immigrants, Irish, Italians, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North Downtown, Official Omaha Landmark, poverty, schools, White flight

• A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

  

  Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring a gorgeous landmark that celebrated its 110th anniversary of existence in 2020. This is a […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 3, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, architecture, Black churches, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North 24th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation

• A History of the Ernie Chambers Court aka Strehlow Terrace in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Ernie Chambers Court aka Strehlow Terrace Apartments in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 16, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, economics, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, North 16th, North 16th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, wealthy, White flight