This is a history of the popular Beal's Grill, a longtime mainstay near Creighton University at N. 24th and California Streets.
Category: Restaurants
History of the 24th Street Dairy Queen
From 1951 to 1963, the 24th Street Dairy Queen was serve the Black community in the Near North Side. This is a history of the business.
History of 2410 Lake Street
This is a history of the now-demolished building that once stood at 2410 Lake Street that housed a vaudeville theater, movies, a nightclub, a bowling alley, a supper club, and a teen club, as well as a bar before it was demolished in the 1970s.
A History of Restaurants, Diners and Food Businesses in North Omaha
This is a history of restaurants in North Omaha throughout its history.
A History of the Ames Plaza, North Omaha’s Shopping Center
This is a history of the Ames Plaza, opened in 1960 at North 56th and Ames Avenue in then-Northwest Omaha.
A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha
This is the story of a mansion in North Omaha built as a home to a wealthy real estate mogul that eventually became the site of a decades-long Black-owned business.
A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld
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!
