20th century, Ames Ave, Demolished buildings, Fontenelle Boulevard, Restaurants, Wrecked buildings4 Comments

A History of the Parkside Cafe in North Omaha

July 19, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Civic Infrastructure, Intersections, Streets, Transportation11 Comments

A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue

July 17, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, business, Florence, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Mormons, North 30th Street, Water4 Comments

A History of the Florence Mill

July 4, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Media, music, Near North Side4 Comments

A Biography of Cathy Hughes

June 27, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Economics, Historic districts, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, White people14 Comments

A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

June 25, 2022June 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Sherman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, Historic houses, historic preservation, Industry, Politics10 Comments

Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

June 14, 2022April 6, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

These are historic neighborhoods in North Omaha, including their establishment, locations and links. Continue reading Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Belt Line, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Geography, Government, Historic districts, historic preservation, Houses, Military Avenue, Neighborhoods, real estate, White flight, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

June 14, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black churches, Buildings, business, Military Avenue, Theaters, Theatres, White flight11 Comments

A History of the Military Theater

June 11, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Bemis Park, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, Benson, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Government, Highways, Historic districts, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kellom Heights, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Military, Military Avenue, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North Downtown, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Parks, Pioneer era, Politics, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Saddle Creek, Water, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

June 9, 2022January 8, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

Buildings, Florence Boulevard, Industry, Saratoga2 Comments

A History of 4225 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

April 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, North 24th Street, Restaurants7 Comments

A History of Metoyer’s BBQ

April 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, business, Grocery store1 Comment

A History of Battiato’s Super Market

April 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, business, Demolished buildings, Mansions and estates, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of the Gruenig Mansion

April 6, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesspeople, Black hotels, Demolished buildings, Hotels, Lake Street, Lost history, North 24th Street, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Calhoun Hotel

March 26, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 21st century, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Buildings, business, Grocery store, Lost history, North 24th Street, real estate, White flight1 Comment

A History of the 3006 Building in North Omaha

February 9, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, Florence Boulevard, Government, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, real estate, Streets, White flightLeave a comment

A History of Boulevards in North Omaha

January 25, 2022October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Art, Baptist, Black churches, Black culture, Black educators, Black History, Black organizations, Black people, Black performers, Black spaces and places, Books, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, clubs, Clubs, Culture, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Jazz, Lost history, music, nightlife, Religion, schools, Segregation, Social clubs, Social halls, Social services, society, Theatres, United Methodist, White flight, White people3 Comments

A History of Music in North Omaha

January 6, 2022September 10, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Black culture, Black spaces and places, Culture, historic preservation, Newspapers3 Comments

A History of The Omaha Guide

December 7, 2021September 12, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Black attorneys, Black businesspeople, Black leader, clubs, Crime, History of Nebraska, Law, nightlife, RacismLeave a comment

A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker

December 2, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

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

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A History of the Parkside Cafe in North Omaha

A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue

A History of the Florence Mill

A Biography of Cathy Hughes

A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

A History of 2621 North 16th Street

Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

A History of the Military Theater

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

A History of 4225 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

A History of Metoyer’s BBQ

A History of Battiato’s Super Market

A History of the Gruenig Mansion

A History of the Calhoun Hotel

A History of the 3006 Building in North Omaha

A History of Boulevards in North Omaha

A History of The Omaha Guide

A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker