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, business, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, Fort Street, Industry, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, North 30th Street, Railroads, Transportation1 Comment

A History of Railroads and Streetcars in Florence, Nebraska

June 12, 2026June 13, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The North Omaha neighborhood of Florence transformed from a struggling village to suburban industrial hub with the arrival of railroads in the late 19th century. A streetcar served the community too for the next 40 years. This is a history. Continue reading A History of Railroads and Streetcars in Florence, Nebraska

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, 2023July 13, 2026 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

20th century, Ames Ave, Catholics, Demolished buildings, North 30th Street, Saratoga, schools, White flight, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of the Holy Angels Parish in North Omaha

April 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the former Holy Angels Catholic parish in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1910-1981. Continue reading A History of the Holy Angels Parish in North Omaha

Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Demolished buildings, North 30th Street, Theaters, White flight, Wrecked buildings8 Comments

A History of the Beacon Theater

November 10, 2021December 8, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Beacon Theater, a significant cultural site in North Omaha that operated from 1927 to 1967. Continue reading A History of the Beacon Theater

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Black spaces and places, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, Druid Hill, Economics, Grocery store, Historic houses, historic preservation, Lost history, Manufacturing, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Poverty, Racism, White flight3 Comments

History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

February 1, 2021April 28, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Bedford Place neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Ames Avenue, Architecture, Benson, Black businesses, business, Demolished buildings, Economics, historic preservation, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Segregation, shopping10 Comments

History of Department Stores in North Omaha

December 10, 2020April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Department stores once dotted the area north of Dodge and east of North 72nd Street. This is a history of department stores in North Omaha. Continue reading History of Department Stores in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Bakery, business, Demolished buildings, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Europeans, historic preservation, Immigrants, Jewish, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Wrecked buildings20 Comments

History of Bakeries in North Omaha

December 8, 2020October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Once located all over North Omaha, there are few bakeries left — but lots of memories! This is an account of some of the bakeries from the community’s history. Continue reading History of Bakeries 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

19th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, Florence, General history, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Monmouth Park, Mormons, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Religion, Settlements, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of Winter Quarters

October 26, 2020December 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In 1846, a town emerged on the western bank of the Missouri River. Although it only existed for a few years, there were a lot of elements that resembled a regular town, and its impact is still felt today. This … Continue reading A History of Winter Quarters

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black spaces and places, historic preservation, North 30th Street, schools, White flight5 Comments

A History of Howard Kennedy School

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Sitting on top of a hill on the western edge of North Omaha, the Omaha View School was one of the city’s earliest. Rebuilt on a new site in 1908, in 1910 it was renamed, too. Since then the school has had notable alumni, built the surrounding neighborhood up, and changed dramatically. This is a history of the Howard Kennedy Elementary School. Continue reading A History of Howard Kennedy School

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black spaces and places, Buildings, Economics, Education, historic preservation, Lost history, North 30th Street, schools4 Comments

A History of the Druid Hill School

May 10, 2020August 9, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Some schools in Omaha were built in reaction to floods of new residents moving into neighborhoods unexpectedly. Others were built to attract new residents. Originally opened in 1885, the school at North 30th and Spaulding Street was the latter. This is a history of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Druid Hill School

Biographies, business, Florence, Mormons, North 30th Street, North OmahaLeave a comment

A Timeline of the Life of James Comey Mitchell

May 1, 2020September 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a timeline of the life of James C Mitchell, a founding fathers of Bellevue, IA and Florence, NT. Continue reading A Timeline of the Life of James Comey Mitchell

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Florence, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, North 30th Street2 Comments

A Biography of Florence Kilborn

April 29, 2020July 4, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a biography of Florence Kilborn (c1854-1866), namesake of the Florence neighborhood in North Omaha. Continue reading A Biography of Florence Kilborn

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Florence, Government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Missouri River, Mormons, North 30th Street, Politics, Ponca Hills, Wyman Heights10 Comments

A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

January 30, 2020May 23, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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. Continue reading A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black people, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Geography, Historic houses, historic preservation, Houses, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Parks, Politics, real estate, Scandinavians, schools, Segregation, White flight5 Comments

A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood

January 15, 2020February 24, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses. Continue reading A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black churches, Buildings, Economics, historic preservation, Immigrants, Lutheran, North 30th Street, Scandinavians, White flight7 Comments

A History of Hope Lutheran Church

January 12, 2020May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

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, Architecture, Historic houses, Miller Park, NAACP, Normal house history, North 30th Street10 Comments

A History of the Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue in North Omaha

November 27, 2019January 30, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

20th century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

July 29, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

July 29, 2019March 21, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Public housing, Segregation, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

July 26, 2019August 31, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black businesses, Black people, Buildings, business, Lost history, Miller Park, North 30th Street, White flight10 Comments

A History of 5901 North 30th Street

June 29, 2019November 17, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

20th century, Architecture, Buildings, Lost history, North 30th Street, Presbyterian, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of Hillside Presbyterian Church

March 23, 2019February 6, 2025 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Hillside Presbyterian Church was a Black congregation in North Omaha from 1920 to 1954. Continue reading A History of Hillside Presbyterian Church

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Buildings, business, Demolished buildings, Fort Omaha, Fort Street, Intersections, Miller Park, North 30th Street, Pioneer era5 Comments

A History of the Intersection of North 30th and Fort Streets

December 6, 2018January 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, Americans, Biographies, business, Economics, Florence, Florence Field, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Missouri River, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Politics, real estate, Saratoga, WealthLeave a comment

A Biography of James M. Parker

May 18, 2018October 3, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures. Continue reading A Biography of James M. Parker

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

20th century, Culture, Food, Fort Omaha, Italians, Miller Park, nightlife, North 30th Street, Restaurants, society6 Comments

A History of Mr. C’s Restaurant in North Omaha

December 6, 2017October 12, 2025 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

20th century, 21st century, Economics, Florence, Geography, Historic houses, Houses, Missouri River, North 30th Street, real estate, society, Wealth, Wyman Heights1 Comment

A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman

August 16, 2017July 4, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Wyman Heights neighborhood in North Omaha by guest author Patrick Wyman. Continue reading A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman

20th century, 21st century, Black History, business, Lost history, music, nightlife, North 30th Street, North Omaha, society6 Comments

History of The Stage II Lounge

June 6, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Stage II Lounge offers a lively grown-up place to relax and socialize. Here’s a short history of this North Omaha institution. Continue reading History of The Stage II Lounge

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Florence Field, Historic houses, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street4 Comments

A History of Florence Field in North Omaha

May 25, 2017May 30, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The biggest subdivision in Omaha’s history in 1926, Florence Field was an Army balloon field, then home to 1,100 lots. Here’s the story! Continue reading A History of Florence Field in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Ethnicities & Races, Florence, North 30th Street, Organizations, Parks, society2 Comments

A History of the Danish Vennelyst Park in North Omaha

April 15, 2017August 10, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Danish Vennelyst Park history goes beyond weddings, picnics and parties. It is one of the few remnants of Omaha’s once-thriving Danish immigrant community. Continue reading A History of the Danish Vennelyst Park in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Government, North 30th Street, Politics, Poverty, Racism, society1 Comment

A History of the Spencer Street Projects

April 2, 2017October 31, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Opened in 1952, the Spencer Projects in North Omaha have a long, complex history of neglect, crime and community building. Continue reading A History of the Spencer Street Projects

20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, Fort Omaha, Government, historic preservation, Lost history, Miller Park, North 30th Street5 Comments

A History of the Fort Omaha Balloon School

November 21, 2016May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Drifting high above North Omaha for 12 years, dirigibles and balloons that were lighter than air showed how Fort Omaha was central to US Army experimentation. This article shares the short history of the balloon school that showed so much promise early on. Continue reading A History of the Fort Omaha Balloon School

20th century, Architects, Minne Lusa, North 30th Street, Theaters2 Comments

A History of the Minne Lusa Theater

November 2, 2016February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A short history of Minne Lusa Theatre, including its neighboring drug store, furniture store and much more. Continue reading A History of the Minne Lusa Theater

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Biographies, Culture, Florence, Historic houses, Lost history, Minne Lusa, North 30th Street5 Comments

A History of the Parker Mansion in North Omaha

October 7, 2016March 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Built on an 1852 house foundation, the Parker Mansion was a landmark in far North Omaha for more than a century. Continue reading A History of the Parker Mansion in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Lost history, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street20 Comments

A History of Gas Stations in North Omaha

August 28, 2016January 3, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of gas stations in North Omaha, Nebraska Continue reading A History of Gas Stations in North Omaha

20th century, business, Druid Hill, Economics, North 30th Street8 Comments

A History of the Douglas Motors Corporation Factory in North Omaha

June 23, 2016January 27, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

North Omaha has hosted large and small industry throughout its history, starting in the 1860s and extending to this day. One of the major manufacturers that has called North Omaha home was the Douglas Motors Corporation. Continue reading A History of the Douglas Motors Corporation Factory in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Florence, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Mormons, North 30th Street, society1 Comment

A History of the Mormon Tree in Florence, Nebraska

May 27, 2016November 21, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Mormon Tree, also called the Brigham Young Tree, has loomed over my studies of Florence history for a decade now. I’ve seen mentions of it in old newspapers and heard stories about it from older people. However, I couldn’t find anything about it all this time. Until last month. Finally, after all these years, I wrote the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters to ask about the Mormon Tree. Continue reading A History of the Mormon Tree in Florence, Nebraska

20th century, 21st century, Belvedere, Civic Infrastructure, Fontenelle Boulevard, History of Nebraska, Houses, Miller Park, North 30th Street9 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Belvedere Point Neighborhood

March 1, 2016April 25, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

A history of the Belvedere neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Belvedere Point Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Culture, Florence, Government, History of Nebraska, Lost history, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Settlements21 Comments

A History of the Florence Neighborhood

December 2, 2015February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The history of Florence begins with the tangled clopping of horse hooves and rattling of the sideboards on beat up wagons. The story of the town begins with people leaving, people coming back, a town booming, a town shrinking, and then getting annexed into Omaha and calming down. It’s a story that’s still being written every day, and lately things are on the up and up! Continue reading A History of the Florence Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Culture, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Religion, society5 Comments

A History of St. Clare’s Monastery in North Omaha

December 1, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of one of North Omaha’s hidden holy grounds built as St. Clare’s Monastery. Continue reading A History of St. Clare’s Monastery in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Culture, ghosts, Halloween, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, North 30th Street, North Omaha4 Comments

A History of Grave Robbing in North Omaha

November 2, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the story of Prospect Hill Cemetery superintendent Daniel Callahan digging up the dead of North Omaha in 1909. Continue reading A History of Grave Robbing in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, ghosts, Government, Halloween, History of Nebraska, North 24th Street, North 30th Street1 Comment

A History of Ghosts at Fort Omaha

October 31, 2015October 28, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Fort Omaha was opened in 1878. Home to thousands of US Army troops over a century of service, many people lived and died at the Fort. Today, some of the buildings that still survive on the campus include the General … Continue reading A History of Ghosts at Fort Omaha

19th century, 20th century, ghosts, Halloween, History of Nebraska, North 30th Street6 Comments

A History of the Tunnels Beneath Immanuel Hospital

October 31, 2015February 7, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

More than just an expedient way to move water, gas and electricity around their massive campus, there were once tunnels throughout the Immanuel Deaconess Institute in the Monmouth Park neighborhood. They were once used to move people, including the dying, … Continue reading A History of the Tunnels Beneath Immanuel Hospital

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Americans, Cemeteries, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Halloween, History of Nebraska, North 30th Street8 Comments

A History of Missing Cemeteries in North Omaha

October 30, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Prospect Hill Cemetery was not Omaha’s first cemetery. This article explores that, and shares information about the city’s actual first cemeteries, including a few others lost to time. Continue reading A History of Missing Cemeteries in North Omaha

20th century, Black History, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Government, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, White flight, Wrecked buildings6 Comments

A History of the North Omaha Riots

July 19, 2013October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Because of when the riots happened and what they did, there are scars on North O that that haven’t healed almost 50 years later. Here’s a history of what happened. Continue reading A History of the North Omaha Riots