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A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

Built on the rock bottom of the Missouri River, dreams of today’s Mormon Bridge go back to 1846. This article explores the history of the bridge, the ferries, the politics and more.

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A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood in North Omaha

This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses.

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19th century 20th century 21st century Belt Line Black people civic infrastructure Demolished buildings Demolished buildings economics historic preservation neighborhoods Segregation Shacks and shanties

A History of the Plum Nelly Area in North Omaha

A history of Plum Nelly in North Omaha, Nebraska, by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

The Plum Nelly area is a once secret neighborhood that’s become a lost neighborhood located in North Omaha.

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19th century 20th century 21st century Ames Ave Apartments architecture civic infrastructure Demolished buildings Demolished buildings economics Historic houses historic preservation houses Monmouth Park neighborhoods Normal house history schools White flight

A History of Monmouth Park Neighborhood in North Omaha

Monmouth Park neighborhood, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a 2018 satellite image of the Monmouth Park neighborhood.

One neighborhood in North Omaha had a hospital, a half-dozen churches and businesses galore, and a long history. Then it all seemed to disappear. This is a history of the Monmouth Park neighborhood.

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19th century 20th century 21st century civic infrastructure economics historic preservation Lost history North Omaha

A History of Dumps in North Omaha

East Omaha dump, Nebraska and Iowa
This was the East Omaha dump located between Abbott Drive and the river south of the IC railroad line. The area is an open field today, and there's no sign of the dump.

This is a history of legal and illegal dumps throughout history in North Omaha.

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A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds

Everett S. Dodds (1898-1958), Architect, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is Everett S. Dodds (1898-1958), a prolific and popular architect in Omaha who designed many buildings in North Omaha.

This is a biography of Everett S. Dodds, and prolific architect who designed many buildings in North Omaha from 1914 through 1940.

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A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

Hilltop Projects, North 30th and Lake Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska
The Hilltop Projects were located at North 30th and Lake Streets from 1952 to 1995.

This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes.