A History of the Parkside Cafe in North Omaha
The Parkside Cafe was located at 4438 Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska, from 1959 to 1976. Continue reading A History of the Parkside Cafe in North Omaha
The Parkside Cafe was located at 4438 Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska, from 1959 to 1976. Continue reading A History of the Parkside Cafe in North Omaha
Some intersections have always been busy. For more than 130 years, the intersection bordering Fontenelle View, Central Park, and Benson has been one of those busy places. This is a history of the intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue. Continue reading A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue
While there are iconic places throughout North Omaha, some stand taller than all others. For more than 150 years, the Florence neighborhood has been home to one of these icons. This is a history of the Florence Mill. Continue reading A History of the Florence Mill
This is a biography of North Omaha native Cathy Hughes. She grew up in the Logan Fontenelle Projects and today is the 2nd richest Black woman in America. Continue reading A Biography of Cathy Hughes
This is a history of the Sherman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Sherman Neighborhood
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
These are historic neighborhoods in North Omaha, including their establishment, locations and links. Continue reading Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha
This is a history of the Clifton Hill neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1885. Continue reading A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha
This is a history of the Military Theater, which operated from 1928 to 1975 in North Omaha. Today the building is home to Grace Apostolic Church. Continue reading A History of the Military Theater
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
This is a history of 4225 Florence Boulevard in the Saratoga neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 4225 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha
This is a history of Metoyer’s BBQ in North Omaha, Nebraska, which was open from 1958 to 1985. Continue reading A History of Metoyer’s BBQ
This is a history of Battiato’s Super Market on Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Battiato’s Super Market
This is a history of the Gruenig Mansion at 2406 Fowler Avenue in the Saratoga neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Gruenig Mansion
This is a history of the Calhoun Hotel, a Black hotel at 2423 Lake Street in North Omaha from 1946 to 1962. Continue reading A History of the Calhoun Hotel
This is a history of the historic storefronts located at N. 24th and Binney Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the 3006 Building in North Omaha
This is a history of the boulevard system in North Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1889, it is currently experiencing a renaissance from interested groups and might possibly be refurbished by the City of Omaha. Continue reading A History of Boulevards in North Omaha
This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history. Continue reading A History of Music in North Omaha
This is a history of the Omaha Guide newspaper, a Black-owned and Black-focused semi-weekly in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1927 through 1956. Continue reading A History of The Omaha Guide
Vic B. Walker (1864-c1925) was an African American attorney, police officer, business owner, and criminal in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker