Category: Churches

Biography of Rev. Russel Taylor

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 6, 2020
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This is a 1920 ad for Seward Street Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Russel Taylor.

A musician, educator and minister committed to Black power, Rev. Russel Taylor was a powerful leader in North Omaha. This is his story.

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Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date November 21, 2020
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This is a directory of historic North Omaha church buildings. Many are still churches; some are not.

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A History of Winter Quarters

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date October 26, 2020
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This painting was commissioned for the Winter Quarters Temple in Florence in modern times to show what the town looked like in 1846.

In 1846, a town emerged on the western bank of the Missouri River. Although it only existed for a few years, there were a lot of elements that resembled a regular town, and its impact is still felt today. This is a history of Winter Quarters in the Indian Country. Terrorized by religious extremists in […]

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A History of Immanuel Baptist Church

Post author By Adam F.C. 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.