#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

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Missouri River, Parks, Ponca Hills, real estateLeave a comment

A History of Dodge Park

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Dodge Park in North Omaha, Nebraska, including a biography Nathan Phillips Dodge Jr. (1872-1950). Continue reading A History of Dodge Park

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Art, Lost history, Mansions and estates, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Ponca Hills, real estate, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of the Latenser Round House

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the history of the 1930 Latenser Round House in the Ponca Hills, as well as the other Latenser houses surrounding it. Continue reading A History of the Latenser Round House

19th century, 20th century, Florence, Lost history, Newspapers2 Comments

A History of Newspapers in Florence

October 25, 2024October 26, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the newspapers that served the Florence neighborhood in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Newspapers in Florence

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Farming, Florence, Immigrants, Mayors of Florence, Politics, real estateLeave a comment

A Biography of Edwin H. Walker

October 6, 2024October 26, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Edwin Hinton Walker (1846-1923), a civic leader in the City of Florence, Nebraska, who served as fire chief and mayor there. Continue reading A Biography of Edwin H. Walker

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Ames Ave, Banks, Black businesses, Black-owned banks, Buildings, Demolished buildings, Economics, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Ownership, Pioneer era, Segregation, WealthLeave a comment

A History of Banks in North Omaha

October 3, 2024October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of seven banking and financial institutions established in North Omaha, Nebraska, since 1856. Continue reading A History of Banks in North Omaha

Activism, Art, Biographies, Black businesses, Black culture, Black History, Black organizations, Black people, Black performers, Black spaces and places, Black writers, business, Clubs, Culture, Economics, Harlem Renaissance, Jazz, music, nightlife, Social clubs2 Comments

The Harlem Renaissance in North Omaha

September 22, 2024January 15, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Harlem Renaissance in North Omaha, including the art, literature, and music that emerged from that period. Continue reading The Harlem Renaissance in North Omaha

20th century, African Methodist Episcopal, American Legion, American Legion Post #30, Americans, Biographies, Black doctors, Culture, doctors, Forest Lawn burial, SegregationLeave a comment

A Biography of Dr. Wesley Jones

September 13, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Dr. Wesley B. Jones (1891-1959), a medical doctor practiciin North Omaha, Nebraska, for 38 years. A recognized community leader, he was involved in the civil rights movement and other efforts to empower the city’s African American community. Continue reading A Biography of Dr. Wesley Jones

20th century, Americans, Biographies, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Drug store, Newspapers, Ownership, SegregationLeave a comment

A Biography of S. Edward Gilbert

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of newspaper editor, businessman and community leader S. Edward Gilbert. Continue reading A Biography of S. Edward Gilbert

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Black spaces and places, clubs, Culture, Government, music, Near North Side, nightlife, North 24th Street, Ownership4 Comments

A Biography of Jimmy C. Jewell

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Jimmy Jewell, Jr., an entertainment scion in North Omaha who was once called the “wealthiest Negro in Omaha.” Continue reading A Biography of Jimmy C. Jewell

#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, 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

20th century, Bridges, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Industry, Locust Street, Lost history, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Poverty, WealthLeave a comment

A History of the East Omaha Factory District

May 3, 2024October 11, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the East Omaha Factory District, which existed from the 1880s through 1936. Continue reading A History of the East Omaha Factory District

19th century, Biographies, business, Florence, Forest Lawn burial, Germans, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Mayors of Florence, Pioneer era, Politics2 Comments

A Biography of Jacob Weber, Sr.

May 1, 2024May 21, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Jacob Weber, Sr. (1833-1923) of Florence, Nebraska, businessman, politician and community leader. Continue reading A Biography of Jacob Weber, Sr.

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Black politicians, business, Forest Lawn burial, Newspapers, Politics, Segregation2 Comments

A Biography of Cyrus D. Bell

April 18, 2024April 22, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of a Black political leader in Omaha, Nebraska, named Cyrus D. Bell (1848-1925). Continue reading A Biography of Cyrus D. Bell

#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

19th century, Activism, Bar or Tavern, Biographies, Black barber, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Black spaces and places, Downtown, nightlife, Ownership, Politics, Prospect Hill burial, SegregationLeave a comment

A Biography of Richard D. Curry

February 19, 2024October 28, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Many people live unremarkable lives filled with sameness and consistency, while some break the mold. Given the racist nature of Omaha, in the city’s early Black community, there are not a lot of noted Black people. This is the story … Continue reading A Biography of Richard D. Curry

20th century, 21st century, East Omaha, Fort Street, Neighborhoods, Sherman, Subdivision2 Comments

A History of the Lakewood Gardens Neighborhood

January 31, 2024April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Lakewood Gardens neighborhood in east Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Lakewood Gardens Neighborhood

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