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Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date November 30, 2020
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This is a tintype of Dr. George L. Miller, the namesake of Miller Park, the neighborhood, and the school.

One of Omaha’s most important pioneers is remembered extensively in North Omaha.

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A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood in North Omaha

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date January 15, 2020
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This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses.

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 the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date November 4, 2019
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This is a 1942 ad for the Dreamland Ballroom at North 24th and Grant Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

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.

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A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date January 28, 2019
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This is an 1857 Nebraska Territory map showing Saratoga between Omaha City and Florence, along with Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion City [sic] and Hazelton.

Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history.

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History of Omaha’s North Downtown

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date July 31, 2018
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This is a 1952 aerial pic of North Downtown, looking south from Burt Street to Capitol Avenue, with North 13th on the left and North 20th Street on the right.

This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.