A History of Hope Lutheran Church
This is a history of the only African American Lutheran church in Nebraska today, called Hope Lutheran Church. Continue reading A History of Hope Lutheran Church
These are articles related to the civic infrastructure of North Omaha, including streets, schools, parks, and more.
This is a history of the only African American Lutheran church in Nebraska today, called Hope Lutheran Church. Continue reading A History of Hope Lutheran Church
This is a history of the Nite Hawkes Cafe, located at North 16th and Grand Avenue since 1942! Continue reading A History of the Nite Hawkes Cafe in East Omaha
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. Continue reading A History of the Monmouth Park Neighborhood
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
This is a history of legal and illegal dumps throughout history in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Dumps in North Omaha
This is a history of a short-lived neighborhood association with a long shadow over the history of the Near North Side neighborhood. Continue reading A History of the Lake-Charles Community Organization
This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history. Continue reading A History of Creighton University
This is a history of the 140-year-old Campion House at Creighton University in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Campion House in North Omaha
This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school. Continue reading A History of St. John’s Catholic Parish
One building on the Creighton University campus is among the oldest and places a significant role in the history of field of astronomy. However, it is off limits to the public! Here is a history of the Creighton Observatory in … Continue reading A History of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha
The oldest building at Creighton University has changed radically over the years. However, hints of its past show inside and outside, and wait to be discovered by history explorers! This is a history of the Creighton Hall in North Omaha. … Continue reading A History of Creighton Hall in North Omaha
This is a history of Creighton High School that was in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Creighton High School in North Omaha
The Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue is one of North Omaha’s oldest, but hasn’t been restored and seems neglected. Here is its history. Continue reading A History of the Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue in North Omaha
This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more. Continue reading A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom
This is a history of Jim Bell and Jerry Morris’s supper club called The Off Beat, located at 24th and Lake from 1952-1969. Continue reading A History of The Off Beat Club in North Omaha
This is the history of a fine home called the Rome Miller Mansion at 4823 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Rome Miller Mansion
This is a history of the Ames Plaza, opened in 1960 at North 56th and Ames Avenue in then-Northwest Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Ames Plaza, North Omaha’s Shopping Center
This is a biography of Everett S. Dodds, and prolific architect who designed many buildings in North Omaha from 1914 through 1940. Continue reading A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds
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. Continue reading A History of the Holy Family Catholic Parish
This is a history of charity burials of the unidentified and impoverished at Potter Field in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Potter’s Field in North Omaha
This is a history of the North Star Theater, the Ames Theatre and the building standing today at N. 25th and Ames Avenue in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the North Star Theater aka the Ames Theatre
This is a history of the Charles Storz House built in 1909 in the Kountze Place neighborhood. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Charles Storz House
When the automobile industry was just getting started, every major city in the United States had at least one manufacturer. In Omaha, there were several including the Ottomobile, Ford trucks, and the Omaha Car, which lasted for just over a … Continue reading A History of the Omaha Motor Car Company in North Omaha
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
The Kountze Place neighborhood was built for middle- and upper-class Omahans seeking a streetcar suburb suitable for building large homes, raising fine families and enjoying the fruit of their labors. Indicative of the Victorian era, the home was designed in … Continue reading A History of 1922 Wirt Street in North Omaha
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 … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church
This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes. Continue reading A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha
This is a history of the former Pleasantview Public Housing Projects in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha
Public housing was introduced in Omaha in 1937 when the federal Housing Act was passed. This act made federal loans to the city for the construction of low-income public housing. This is a history of the public housing in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Public Housing in North Omaha
Omaha was de facto segregated for more than 75 years. Jim Crow affected employment, education, housing, religious institutions, and more throughout the city. It also meant that African Americans would routinely and frequently be denied healthcare throughout the city. This is a history of Black hospitals in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Segregated Hospitals and Segregated Healthcare in Omaha
This is a history of the Saratoga fire station at N. 22nd and Ames Avenue from the 1890s through the 1970s. Continue reading A History of the Saratoga Fire Station
This is a history of Saratoga School at N. 25th and Meredith Ave in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Saratoga School
This is a history of the building at 5901 N. 30th, on the northeast corner of 30th and Laurel. Continue reading A History of 5901 North 30th Street
This is a history of the Circus Grounds at N. 20th and Paul Streets in North Omaha from the 1870s through the 1930s. Continue reading A History of the Circus Grounds in North Omaha
This is a history of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. Continue reading A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition
Of all the buildings made for the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, the Girls and Boys Building had one of the most joyful, loyal and enthusiastic receptions. Here is a short history of the building. Fundraising for Construction “It was … Continue reading A History of the Girls and Boys Building in North Omaha
The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio! Continue reading A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble
This is a history of the Administrative Building, aka the Administration Arch, at the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition held in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Administration Arch in North Omaha
This is a history of East Omaha’s demolished Pershing School in the former District 61. Continue reading A History of Pershing School
Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs! Continue reading A History of Duffy Drugs
This is a history of North Omaha’s Ponca Road, providing an important lifeline in the Ponca Hills for more than a century! Continue reading A History of the Ponca Road
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. Continue reading A History of Mount Moriah Baptist 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. Continue reading A History of Bethel AME Church
Hillside Presbyterian Church was a Black congregation in North Omaha from 1920 to 1954. Continue reading A History of Hillside Presbyterian Church
This is a history of Mt. Calvary Community Church, a historic African American congregation in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Mt. Calvary Community Church
This is a biography of Dr. John A. Singleton, DDS, who represented North Omaha’s Ninth District in the Nebraska Legislature from 1926 to 1928. Continue reading A Biography of Dr. John A. Singleton, DDS
This is a biography of former Nebraska legislator George W. Althouse. He was the ninth African American representative from North Omaha. Continue reading A Biography of George W. Althouse
This is a biography of Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers. Continue reading A Biography of Ernie Chambers
Adam’s Note: This is a special exposè on a rarely-acknowledged but vitally important part of Omaha’s history. Written by local historian Ryan Roenfeld, I believe this history of Omaha’s Chinatown is necessary, vibrant and just a beginning, albeit a deep one! Share your thoughts in the comments section! Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld
This is a summary of the lynching of Will Brown in 1919. Continue reading A History of the Lynching of Will Brown
This is a history of the observation of Omaha’s Malcolm X Day since 1968. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Malcolm X Day
A social force, culture builder, educational center and powerful advocacy base, the Negro YWCA was vital to African Americans advancement in Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Negro Women’s Christian Association of Omaha
Tucked away in the Near North Side was the Charles Bicycle Track. This is its history as told by Ryan Roenfeld. Continue reading A History of the Charles Street Bicycle Park in North Omaha by Ryan Roenfeld
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
The Omaha Salvation Army Women’s Hospital was home to many babies in the city’s history. This is a history about the facility. Continue reading A History of the Salvation Army Hospital in North Omaha
The biography of Doc George Smith (1826-1901) is the story of a longtime civil servant and respected mentor among pioneer Omahans. Continue reading A Biography of Omaha’s “Doc” George Smith
This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime. Continue reading A History of the Corby Theater
This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most important historical landmarks, The Sherman apartments on North 16th Street. Continue reading A History of The Sherman Apartments
Lavish military maneuvers and parades, streetcar expansion and dirty deeds marked the early years of 30th and Fort. See what its become! Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 30th and Fort Streets
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
Focused on an address where everyday North Omaha people lived, this house is similar to the other exposés I’ve written. Over more than 125 years, some of these homes have fallen apart and others were bulldozed, while the vast majority of … Continue reading A History of 3467 North 42nd Street
This is Framed Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson. Continue reading “Framed” Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson
This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood. Continue reading History of Omaha’s North Downtown
Lake School was a fixture in the neighborhood for a century. This is its history… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Lake School
The Covenant Presbyterian Church was located in North Omaha for almost 100 years. Learn more here… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Covenant Presbyterian Church
This is Chapter 24 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. Continue reading “Framed” Chapter 23 by Michael Richardson
This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures. Continue reading A Biography of James M. Parker
The North Side Bank was a pioneer-era fixture that lasted in the the 1990s! Here’s its history. Continue reading A History of the North Side Bank
North Omaha’s Provident Hospital was an attempt to challenge the city’s racism. What happened? Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital
A lost amusement park haunts nobody’s memories, and some even deny it ever existed. This is Lakeview Amusement Park and the Sand Point Beach. Continue reading A History of Sand Point Beach and Lakeview Amusement Park
This is a biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo. Continue reading A Biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo
The Winspear Triangle was a contested land north of downtown, filled with poor people, planned with poor ideas and barely actualized in the present times. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Winspear Triangle
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
The murders of Allen and Dorothy Jones happened in 1890 at the Pinney Farm near Millard, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Pinney Farm Murders
This is a tour of various sites associated with the Civil Rights movement in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A Tour of the Omaha Civil Rights Movement
The Blue Lion is one of North O’s most iconic buildings, holding business, services and opportunities for a century! Continue reading A History of the Blue Lion Center
In this chapter, Mondo we Langa is quoted saying “…they simply could not let an African man who called police “pigs” get away with that.” Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson
This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha. Continue reading A History of African American Firsts in Omaha
This chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson focuses on a lie told on the court stand… Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 21 by Michael Richardson
This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club. Continue reading A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club
The trial testimony of Duane and Donald Peak focuses on them laughing at the death… Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 20 by Michael Richardson
There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history. Continue reading A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska
The story of a historic neighborhood in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Collier Place Neighborhood
In chapter 19 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the murder trial begins… Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 19 by Michael Richardson
This is a history of Scriptown in the Nebraska Territory. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Scriptown
This is a history of an iconic North Omaha restaurant that comedian Redd Foxx frequented when in town. Continue reading A History of Skeet’s in North Omaha
This is a history of the Kellom Heights neighborhood, including the pioneer era, the school and its redevelopment. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Kellom Heights Neighborhood
This is a history of the Charles B. Washington North Branch of the Omaha Public Library. Continue reading A History of the Public Library in North Omaha
This is a history of King Solomon’s Mines, a nightclub open at 2425 Ames Avenue in North Omaha from 1970-1972. Continue reading A History of King Solomon’s Mines in North Omaha
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
In Chapter 18 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the story continues unfolding. Read this original true story thriller from North Omaha today! Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 18 by Michael Richardson
This is a story of how Cirino and Giovanna Caniglia opened a bakery in Omaha in 1920, eventually evolving into Mr. C’s, an Italian steakhouse known for pizza and community, closing after 50 years in 2007. Continue reading A History of Mr. C’s Restaurant in North Omaha
Monmouth Park School was open for 80 years, leaving indelible marks on the soul of North Omaha forever. Continue reading A History of Monmouth Park Elementary School
This is a history of a house built at Fort Omaha in 1869 that was moved to Florence Blvd in 1900, and STILL STANDS TODAY! Continue reading A History of 6327 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha
This is chapter 17 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. It introduces the Congressional action against the Omaha Two, and more. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 17 by Michael Richardson
These are the top 10 most important architectural accomplishments in North Omaha today. Continue reading Top 10 North Omaha Architectural Gems
This is FRAMED Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson. In this installment, arrests are made and fingers are pointed – again. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson
This is Chapter 15 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, covering the day Ed Poindexter was arrested. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 15 by Michael Richardson
Presented in Chapter 14 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson is a smoking gun! Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 14 by Michael Richardson
This is a history of a controversial, then popular, then forgotten idea in Omaha called the Market House. Continue reading A History of the Omaha Market House