19th century, Americans, Biographies, Black businesspeople, business, Cuming Street, Enslaved Person, North 16th Street, OwnershipLeave a comment

A Biography of Smith Coffey

July 26, 2026July 31, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Smith Coffey became a prominent blacksmith and community leader in Omaha who helped establish the first African American church, participated in politics, and faced struggles. Continue reading A Biography of Smith Coffey

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black people, Cuming Street, Historic districts, Houses, Integration, Middle class, Neighborhoods, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Normal house history, North 30th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Public housing, Queen Anne, Redlining, Segregation, White people1 Comment

A History of the Montclair Neighborhood in Omaha

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Montclair Neighborhood in North Omaha, established in the late 19th century, transformed over time to ultimately face challenges like redlining yet keeps fostering a resilient community. Continue reading A History of the Montclair Neighborhood in Omaha

20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Architecture, Culture, Cuming Street, Intersections, North 16th Street, North 30th Street, Restaurants, Wrecked buildings, Youth15 Comments

A History of Drive-Ins in North Omaha

September 30, 2023September 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In the 1950s, a culture of cruising muscle cars, jeans and white t-shirts, pony tails and carhops on roller skates took over America. As the home to a lot of Omaha’s suburban dreamscape, North Omaha had several drive-in restaurants starting in that decade and spreading into the 1960s. This is a history of drive-ins in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Drive-Ins in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Biographies, Cuming Street, doctors, Forest Lawn burial, Historic houses, historic preservation, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 40th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Queen Anne, Railroads, real estate, Walnut Hill, Wealth6 Comments

A History of the Mercer Mansion in North Omaha

August 27, 2023May 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of North Omaha’s Mercer Mansion, built in 1885 at N. 40th and Cuming Street and still standing today! Continue reading A History of the Mercer Mansion in North Omaha

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

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, Ethnicities & Races, Europeans, Immigrants, Jewish, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Organizations, White flight1 Comment

History of Hungarians in North Omaha

December 6, 2020October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

One of Omaha’s most distinct immigrant populations has nearly disappeared from the city’s identity. This is a history of Hungarians in Omaha. Continue reading History of Hungarians in North Omaha

20th century, Buildings, Cuming Street, Economics, Industry, Manufacturing, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Wrecked buildings11 Comments

History of the Tip Top Products Company

November 27, 2020October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Millions of bobby pins, pink hair curlers, and other products came flying out of the Tip Top Products Company factories in Omaha. This is a history of the company. Continue reading History of the Tip Top Products Company

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton University, Cuming Street, Healthcare, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Racism, Religion, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of Creighton University

December 4, 2019November 14, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

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 flight3 Comments

A History of the Holy Family Catholic Parish

September 14, 2019September 6, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Food, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Military, Missouri River, Near North Side, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, Segregation, society, Transportation, Wrecked buildings7 Comments

History of Omaha’s North Downtown

July 31, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood. Continue reading History of Omaha’s North Downtown

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Ethnicities & Races, Government, Kellom Heights, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 24th Street, White flight1 Comment

A History of North Omaha’s Kellom Heights Neighborhood

January 9, 2018September 10, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, Cuming Street, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, White flight14 Comments

A History of the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District in North Omaha

August 10, 2017November 14, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District is a jewel in the crown of North Omaha history. This is a summary of its history. Continue reading A History of the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Cemeteries, Cuming Street, Historic districts, historic preservation2 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s J. F. Bloom and Company

August 19, 2016August 8, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Omaha has always been a good place to die. Starting in the 1840s when the first trails were cut through the area, people were laid to rest all across the city. With cemeteries scattered across North Omaha, it made sense for a stonecutter to make his work in the community. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s J. F. Bloom and Company

21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Cuming Street, historic preservation, schools29 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Technical High School

May 10, 2016March 6, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Judges, teachers, decorated veterans, actors and singers, an Olympian and a Heisman Trophy winner are among its alumni. This is a short history of Omaha Technical High School. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Technical High School

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Cuming Street, historic preservation, History of Nebraska12 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Cuming Street

April 5, 2016February 11, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Now seen as the front door to Omaha, Cuming Street has also served as the city’s farthest edge; as the growing, mighty muscles of industry and business; and as its dirty, neglected backside. This article highlights the history of Cuming Street, from its beginnings through to present day. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Cuming Street

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A Biography of Nebraska Territorial Governor Thomas B. Cuming by Ryan Roenfeld

February 5, 2016May 30, 2017 Adam F.C. Fletcher

One of North Omaha’s landmark roadways that has always intrigued me is Cuming Street. My dad used to take my brother and I to Canfield’s, where we’d comb the aisles for what seemed like hours. Creighton University seemed like a … Continue reading A Biography of Nebraska Territorial Governor Thomas B. Cuming by Ryan Roenfeld

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Culture, Cuming Street, Historic houses, historic preservation, Walnut Hill16 Comments

A History of the Walnut Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

November 28, 2015September 1, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Walnut Hill neighborhood is one of the most historically distinguished in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Walnut Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

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