19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belvedere, business, Civic Infrastructure, Druid Hill, Economics, Environment, Florence, Florence Field, Fort Omaha, Gifford Park, Long School, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Monmouth Park, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Ponca Hills, Streets2 Comments

A History of North 30th Street

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of N. 30th Street in North Omaha, extending from Dodge Street into the Ponca Hills, from 1854 to the present day. Continue reading A History of North 30th Street

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Demolished buildings, Florence, Historic houses, Hotels, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A History of the Florence Hotel

January 2, 2026February 20, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the old Florence Hotel in Florence, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Florence Hotel

20th century, Ames Ave, business, Demolished buildings, Florence Boulevard, North 30th Street1 Comment

A History of the Burkhard-Gerelick Ford Dealership

December 28, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Burkhard-Gerelick Ford dealership in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1947 to 1991. Continue reading A History of the Burkhard-Gerelick Ford Dealership

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Government, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Parks5 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Miller Park

November 28, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Miller Park in North Omaha has a long history. There is no single right way to write about it, and if, after you’re done reading this entire article, you disagree with the way I’ve written this history, I invite you to write your own version. This is a history of North Omaha’s Miller Park. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Miller Park

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Ames Ave, Banks, Black businesses, Black-owned banks, Buildings, Demolished buildings, Economics, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Ownership, Pioneer era, Segregation, WealthLeave a comment

A History of Banks in North Omaha

October 3, 2024October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of seven banking and financial institutions established in North Omaha, Nebraska, since 1856. Continue reading A History of Banks in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, Belvedere, Buildings, business, Demolished buildings, Drug store, Florence, Florence Field, Grocery store, Ice cream, Intersections, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., real estate, Restaurants, shopping, TheatersLeave a comment

A History of the Intersection at North 30th and Redick Avenue

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Built to serve the Minne Lusa, Florence Field, Belvedere and Miller Park neighborhoods, this is a history of the intersection at North 30th and Redick Avenue in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Intersection at North 30th and Redick Avenue

20th century, 21st century, Baptist, Florence Field, Midcentury Modern (MCM), Minne Lusa, North 30th Street1 Comment

A History of Parkside Baptist Church in North Omaha

July 16, 2024October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Parkside Baptist Church, which lasted 102 years in the Florence Field neighborhood of North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Parkside Baptist Church in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Historic houses, historic preservation, Minne Lusa, North 24th Street, North 30th Street35 Comments

A History of the Minne Lusa Historic District in North Omaha

June 8, 2024February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Starting in 1916, one North Omaha neighborhood became a bastion for middle-class suburban lifestyles. Today, it is integrated, urban and surviving. This is the history of North Omaha’s Minne Lusa Historic District. Continue reading A History of the Minne Lusa Historic District in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, Biographies, Buildings, business, North 24th Street, North 30th Street1 Comment

A History of Dewey Chevrolet in North Omaha

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Dewey Chevrolet, a longtime business located on N. 24th St. and N. 30th St. in North Omaha for decades. Continue reading A History of Dewey Chevrolet in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Art Deco & Art Moderne, Florence, Ice cream, North 30th Street6 Comments

A History of Zesto’s in Florence

March 21, 2024April 22, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Zesto restaurant at 8608 N. 30th St. in the Florence neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Zesto’s in Florence

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Banks, Bar or Tavern, Buildings, Commercial vernacular, Florence, History museums, History of Nebraska, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Newspapers, North 30th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Pioneer eraLeave a comment

A History of the Bank of Florence

October 11, 2023October 11, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Bank of Florence in North Omaha, including its usages as a bank, newspaper office, Old West Saloon and horse stable, and as a museum today. Continue reading A History of the Bank of Florence

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

#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Florence Field, Normal house history, North 30th Street, real estateLeave a comment

A History of the O.W. Herald House

September 6, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the history of a North Omaha house that was a contest prize referred to as the O.W. Herald House, located at 7008 North 30th Street. Continue reading A History of the O.W. Herald House

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Children, Culture, Education, Florence, Government, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 30th Street, Organizations, Senior citizens, Social halls, Students, Youth5 Comments

A History of the Florence Building

April 25, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Florence Main Street is filled with several important buildings that tell the neighborhood’s history from 1856 until today. One of the most important has been a social hall, gymnasium, public library, and is now a college. This is a history of the original Florence Community Center, also called the Florence Building. Continue reading A History of the Florence Building

20th century, 21st century, Carter Lake, Central Park, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Economics, Environment, Fontenelle Boulevard, Fort Omaha, Geography, Highways, Monmouth Park, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North 72nd Street, Streets, White flight1 Comment

A History of the Sorensen Parkway

October 28, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Sorenson Parkway in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Sorensen Parkway

20th century, Belt Line, business, Demolished buildings, Lost history, Manufacturing, North 30th Street2 Comments

A History of the Overland Tire and Rubber Company

September 29, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Overland Tire and Rubber Company in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Overland Tire and Rubber Company

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Black leader, Black organizations, Black people, Black spaces and places, events, History of Nebraska, music, nightlife, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Organizations, Parades, Social clubs1 Comment

A History of the Native Omahans Festival

August 1, 2022October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Native Omaha Festival, which has happened biennially in North Omaha, Nebraska since 1976. Continue reading A History of the Native Omahans Festival

19th century, Demolished buildings, Lost history, Miller Park, North 30th Street, schools, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of the Fort Omaha School

July 25, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the history of the Fort Omaha School, a grade school once located in the Miller Park neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Fort Omaha School

19th century, business, Florence, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Mormons, North 30th Street, Water4 Comments

A History of the Florence Mill

July 4, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

While there are iconic places throughout North Omaha, some stand taller than all others. For more than 150 years, the Florence neighborhood has been home to one of these icons. This is a history of the Florence Mill. Continue reading A History of the Florence Mill

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

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