Category: Churches

• A History of First United Presbyterian Church

  

  For only 40 years, a longtime congregation was at home in the Kountze Place neighborhood. They built a huge church, had a successful run, but couldn’t keep going. This is a history of the First United Presbyterian Church in North Omaha. A Pioneer Omaha Congregation In 1867, the Presbyterian church held services at “Beal’s Schoolhouse” […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 4, 2022

  20th century, 21st century, Black churches, Churches, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Presbyterian, wealthy, White flight, White people

• A History of the Holy Angels Parish in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the former Holy Angels Catholic parish in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1910-1981.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 13, 2022

  20th century, Ames Ave, Catholics, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, North 30th, Saratoga, schools, White flight

• A History of the City Interracial Committee

  

  This is the history of the City Interracial Committee, an attempt by youth in the 1930s to overcome segregation in Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 14, 2022

  20th century, Activism, Black organizations, Black people, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, culture, Education, historic preservation, Organizations, Segregation

• A History of Music in North Omaha

  

  This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 6, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, African Methodist Episcopal, Art, Baptist, Black churches, Black culture, Black educators, Black organizations, Black people, Black performers, Black spaces and places, Books, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, Clubs, clubs, culture, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Jazz, Lost history, music, nightlife, religion, schools, Segregation, Social clubs, Social halls, Social services, society, theaters, Theaters, United Methodist, White flight, White people

• A History of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 2, 2021

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Churches, Kountze Place, Lutheran, White flight

• 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 Rising Star Baptist Church in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of one of Omaha’s oldest African American churches, Morning Star Baptist Church.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 22, 2021

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, Churches, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Lost history, Segregation, United Methodist, White flight

• Biography of 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 6, 2020

  20th century, Activism, biography, Black churches, Black leader, Black ministers, Black spaces and places, Civil Rights Movement, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, Near North Side, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation

• Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings

  

  This is a directory of historic North Omaha church buildings. Many are still churches; some are not.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 21, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Americans, Architects, architecture, Baptist, Black churches, Black spaces and places, Buildings, Catholics, Churches, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Europeans, Lutheran, poverty, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation, United Methodist, wealthy, White people

• A History of Winter Quarters

  

  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 […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 26, 2020

  19th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Florence, government, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Monmouth Park, Mormons, North 30th, Pioneer era, religion

• A History of Immanuel Baptist Church

  

  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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 10, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Baptist, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 24th Street, Segregation, White flight

• A History of Hope Lutheran Church in North Omaha

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 12, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Black churches, Buildings, economics, historic preservation, Immigrants, Lutheran, North 30th, Scandinavians, White flight

• North Omaha Chronicles, 12-20-19

  

  This is North Omaha Chronicles comic for 12-20-19 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 20, 2019

  Churches, Comic – North Omaha Chronicles, Social services, White flight

• North Omaha Chronicles, 12-19-19

  

  This is North Omaha Chronicles comic for 12-19-19 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 19, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Churches, Comic – North Omaha Chronicles, Demolished buildings, White flight

• North Omaha Chronicles, 12-16-19

  

  This is North Omaha Chronicles from 12-16-19 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 16, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Churches, Comic – North Omaha Chronicles, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, religion

• History of Creighton University

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 4, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, Healthcare, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th, racism, religion

• A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, historic preservation, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Segregation, wealthy

• A History of North Omaha’s Holy Family Catholic Church

  

  For more than 50 years, Holy Family Catholic has been among the most activist Catholic parishes in Omaha. Before that it was an Italian parish, and before that, Irish. Here’s a history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, architecture, Catholics, Civil Rights Movement, culture, Cuming Street, economics, historic preservation, Immigrants, Irish, Italians, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North Downtown, Official Omaha Landmark, poverty, schools, White flight

• A History of Italians in North Omaha

  

  Omaha is a city of immigrants, and North Omaha is no exception. Along with its historic African American community and wealthy white settlers, the community has been home to Jews, Scandinavians, English and other Europeans. Among this plethora of diversity are Italians from across their homeland who came for jobs, homes and connections. More than […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, business, Catholics, Churches, culture, Demolished buildings, history, Immigrants, Italians, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, religion, Segregation, Social halls, White flight

• A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

  

  Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring a gorgeous landmark that celebrated its 110th anniversary of existence in 2020. This is a […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 3, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, architecture, Black churches, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North 24th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation

• A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

  

  This is a history of a longtime, influential and successful segregated congregation called St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, architecture, Black churches, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, religion, Segregation

• A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble

  

  The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, biography, Black people, Churches, Clubs, Education, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, religion, Segregation

• A History of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

  

  Mt. Moriah Baptist Church was founded in 1884, and has been a cornerstone Black church in North Omaha since then. This is a history of the church.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, history, North 24th Street, religion, Segregation

• A History of St. John’s AME Church

  

  This is a history of the oldest Black church in Omaha, St. John’s AME Church.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 26, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, architecture, Civil Rights Movement, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, Segregation

• A History of Bethel AME Church

  

  This is a history of Bethel AME Church, which has been located at N. 24th and Franklin since 1925. It is one of the oldest Black churches in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 26, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, architecture, Civil Rights Movement, Near North Side, North 24th Street