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A History of Restaurants, Diners and Food Businesses in North Omaha

Food in North Omaha
This is a history of food in North Omaha, including restaurants, drive-ins, bakeries, ice cream shops and more!

This is a history of restaurants in North Omaha throughout its history.

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A History of the Ames Plaza, North Omaha’s Shopping Center

A history of Ames Plaza in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com
A history of Ames Plaza in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

This is a history of the Ames Plaza, opened in 1960 at North 56th and Ames Avenue in then-Northwest Omaha.

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A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha

Hillcrest Mansion, 2711 Caldwell Street, North Omaha, Nebraska.
Alfred and Elenora Brooks Jones were the most noted owners of the Hillcrest Mansion was at 2711 Caldwell Street. They were African American restauranteurs and socialites.

Built: circa 1900 Address: 2811 Caldwell Street Architecture: Antebellum Demolished: circa 1965 Originally called Riverview, the original home on this lot was built around 1900 and was said to be “one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the city.” Sitting on four lots covered with fruit trees, large shade trees and a fine lawn, the […]

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A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld

This is a map showing Omaha's Chinatown, which was "4 blocks surrounding 12th and Dodge." There are other notable sites included too.
This is a map showing Omaha's Chinatown, which was "4 blocks surrounding 12th and Dodge." There are other notable sites included too.

Adam’s Note: This is a special exposè on a rarely-acknowledged but vitally important part of Omaha’s history. Written by local historian Ryan Roenfeld, I believe this history of Omaha’s Chinatown is necessary, vibrant and just a beginning, albeit a deep one! Share your thoughts in the comments section!