19th century, 20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, Economics, Intersections, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Saratoga, TransportationLeave a comment

A History of the Streetcar Barn at 24th and Ames Avenue

July 1, 2026August 3, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Few innovations shaped the daily lives of North Omaha residents like the streetcar. As the city expanded northward into the old town of Saratoga, transportation became the lifeblood of working-class neighborhoods. This is a history of the streetcar barn at … Continue reading A History of the Streetcar Barn at 24th and Ames Avenue

20th century, Bedford Place, Belt Line Railway, business, Immigrants, Industry, Middle class, White flightLeave a comment

A History of the Ideal Cement Stone Company

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of North Omaha’s Ideal Cement Stone Company, which operated in the neighborhood from 1905 through 1988. Continue reading A History of the Ideal Cement Stone Company

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Focus: Saratoga Belt Line

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In 2021, the Omaha City Council named the area around North 24th and Ames Avenue as an Economic Vitality Preservation District, a local building owner stepped forward to call it the “Saratoga Belt Line Historic District.” This article is a compilation of articles I’ve written about the area and other locations I’ve identified. Continue reading Focus: Saratoga Belt Line

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Civic Infrastructure, General history, Military Avenue, nightlife, North Omaha, society, Theatres5 Comments

A History of the Intersection of North 45th Street and Military Avenue

June 23, 2023December 28, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Here’s the history of the convergence of a passenger railroad, several neighborhoods and streetcars that made N. 45th and Military a vibrant intersection in North Omaha for decades! Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 45th Street and Military Avenue

Belt Line Railway, Demolished buildings, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Railroads, Transportation1 Comment

A History of the Webster Street Station

June 5, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the history of the Webster Street Station once located in North Downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Webster Street Station

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Creighton University, Crime, Culture, Demolished buildings, Downtown, Government, Highways, Historic districts, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Jefferson Square, Lost history, Native Americans, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Omaha Police Department, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, Poverty, schools, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

August 13, 2022September 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s first public park; first public school; it’s Native American neighborhood; and it’s “Hobo Park,” all wrapped up in one. This is a history of Jefferson Square in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Bemis Park, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, Benson, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Government, Highways, Historic districts, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kellom Heights, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Military, Military Avenue, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North Downtown, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Parks, Pioneer era, Politics, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Saddle Creek, Water, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

June 9, 2022January 8, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Military Road aka Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Black organizations, Buildings, Florence Boulevard, historic preservation, Manufacturing, Saratoga2 Comments

A History of 4402 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

October 28, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Today it looks like a bland industrial space along a decrepit street in a rundown part of Omaha. However, once this gigantic building was a foothold into the middle class for hundreds of workers; and again it was a warehouse to store parts for the homes of thousands across the community. Soon it will have a new future as a tribute to a community scion and African American icon for all times. This is a history of 4402 Florence Boulevard in the Saratoga Belt Line Historic District of North Omaha. Continue reading A History of 4402 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Bakery, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, Drug store, Industry, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of 4426 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

October 26, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The building at 4426 Florence Boulevard is located in the Saratoga Belt Line Historic District. Built in 1926, it is a storefront and open space that has no basement. The City of Omaha Planning Department currently rates the building in poor condition. This is a history. Continue reading A History of 4426 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Ames Ave, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, business, Demolished buildings, Industry, Lost history, Manufacturing, North 16th Street, North 30th Street, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

History of the Omaha Casket Company

November 25, 2020October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A tornado and a fire couldn’t stop the Omaha Casket Company, which made boxes for the dead in North Omaha from 1892 to 1939. Continue reading History of the Omaha Casket Company

20th century, Ames Avenue, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Demolished buildings, Lost history, Manufacturing, Streets, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of the U.S. Brush Company

January 2, 2020July 19, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the U.S. Brush Company factory once located in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the U.S. Brush Company

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, Demolished buildings, Economics, historic preservation, Lost history, ManufacturingLeave a comment

A History of Murphy, Wasey and Company Factory in North Omaha

August 17, 2019July 25, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

In 1890, a major Detroit-based chair manufacturer called Murphy, Wasey and Company arrived in a big way in North Omaha. Located at 3167-77 Spaulding Street along what was then called North 32nd (aka John A. Creighton Boulevard) and the Belt … Continue reading A History of Murphy, Wasey and Company Factory in North Omaha

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Expo Grounds, Geography, Government, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Missouri River, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, Poverty, Railroads, real estate, Saratoga, Settlements1 Comment

A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

January 28, 2019February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history. Continue reading A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Belt Line Railway, business, Food, Industry, Wrecked buildings9 Comments

A History of Uncle Sam Breakfast Food Company

November 29, 2018April 23, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

For 75 years, Uncle Sam cereal was manufactured in North Omaha. This is a history of the company and its locations in the community. Continue reading A History of Uncle Sam Breakfast Food Company

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Government, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Railroads, Transportation2 Comments

A History of the North Omaha Bottoms

April 26, 2018August 7, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the North Omaha Bottoms, an area of the city not thought of much today, but once a key to its future! Continue reading A History of the North Omaha Bottoms

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Black History, Economics, historic preservation, Houses, Lost history, Monmouth Park, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Omaha Municipal Land Bank, Politics, Poverty, Racism, society, White flight2 Comments

A History of the Collier Place Neighborhood

February 2, 2018March 13, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The story of a historic neighborhood in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Collier Place Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, Belt Line Railway, Economics, History of Nebraska, Industry, Transportation1 Comment

A History of Vehicles Made in North Omaha

December 14, 2017July 16, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Several car makers began in North Omaha, and this is their story. Stroud, Douglas and the Omaha Motor Company all called the community home. Find out why… Continue reading A History of Vehicles Made in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, General history, Intersections, Lost history, North 40th Street, North Omaha, Theatres, White flight14 Comments

A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Hamilton Streets

July 21, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The intersection of 40th and Hamilton has a rich legacy affecting several neighborhoods. This is a history of this historic district. Continue reading A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Hamilton Streets

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, General history, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Missouri River, society, Transportation67 Comments

A History of Railroads in North Omaha

April 26, 2017May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Its an understatement to say that railroads helped build North Omaha; they were absolutely vital. Here’s a summary of their history. Continue reading A History of Railroads in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, business, Economics, Industry, Lost history, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of North Omaha’s Stroud Company

September 2, 2016July 19, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Thomas Frank Stroud’s North Omaha business was successful. After starting it in Omaha in 1894, he formally organized the firm in 1895 to build dirt moving machines that he designed. In 1905, he built a $20,000 factory at the intersection of Florence Boulevard and the Belt Line tracks. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Stroud Company

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Belt Line Railway, business, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Geography, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, nightlife, Politics, Transportation, Water, Wrecked buildings15 Comments

A History of Carter Lake

September 28, 2013August 21, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Everything begins somewhere. For Omaha’s Carter Lake, it was as a fun-filled day in the water for all kinds of people. Following is the early history of the place. It includes a waterfront boardwalk, hotels, a resort, clubs and an amusement park. Continue reading A History of Carter Lake

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People, places and events from the history of North Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse

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