Category: Churches

A History of Immanuel Baptist Church

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date July 10, 2020
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This is Immanuel Baptist Church at N. 24th and Pinkney Streets as it appeared in 1922.

A giant church building, a large congregation and lots of impact by Immanuel Baptist Church went on for more than 50 years in North Omaha. Today there’s no sign of this once-important place. This is a history of the church.

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A History of Hope Lutheran Church in North Omaha

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date January 12, 2020
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In 1946, this building became home to Hope Lutheran Church at 2723 North 30th Street. Pella Danish Lutheran Church was opened there in 1906.

This is a history of the only African American Lutheran church in Nebraska, called Hope Lutheran Church.

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North Omaha Chronicles, 12-19-19

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date December 19, 2019
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North Omaha Chronicles, 12-16-19

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date December 16, 2019
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A History of Creighton University

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date December 4, 2019
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This is a circa 1879 image of Creighton College standing on the edge of frontier Omaha.

This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.

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A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date December 3, 2019
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This is a c1899 pic of St. John's with Creighton Hall next to it.

This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school.