Category: Theaters

• A History of the Grand Theater in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Grand Theater near N. 16th and Locust. It was open from 1914 to 1931, and stands still today.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 19, 2021

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Baptist, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 16th Street, theaters, Theaters, Theaters

• A History of the Beacon Theater in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Beacon Theater in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 10, 2021

  Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, North 30th, Theaters, White flight

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 5, 2020

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Cafes, Clubs, clubs, Demolished buildings, Food, Lake Street, Lost history, Near North Side, nightlife, Restaurants, Theaters

• A History of the Ritz Theater in North Omaha

  

  A theater opened to African Americans in a time when Omaha was deeply segregated, the Ritz Theater was an anomaly in the city. Here’s some of its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 11, 2020

  20th century, architecture, Buildings, Lost history, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Segregation, theaters, Theaters, Theaters

• A Biography of Frank E. Goff

  

  “Daddy” Frank E. Goff was Omaha’s pioneer showman, and this is a biography of his life.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 4, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, biography, Demolished buildings, Lost history, theaters, Theaters, Theaters

• A History of the North Star Theater aka the Ames Theatre in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the North Star Theater, the Ames Theatre and the building standing today at N. 25th and Ames Avenue in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 31, 2019

  20th century, Ames Ave, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Grocery store, historic preservation, Lost history, North 24th Street, Saratoga, theaters, Theaters, Theaters

• A History of the Corby Theater

  

  This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 18, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Lost history, nightlife, North 16th Street, Race riot, theaters, Theaters, Theaters, White flight

• A History of the Minne Lusa Theatre in North Omaha

  

  A short history of Minne Lusa Theatre, including its neighboring drug store, furniture store and much more.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 2, 2016

  20th century, Minne Lusa, North 30th, Theaters