19th century, business, History of Nebraska, Omaha, Ownership, Transportation, WealthLeave a comment

A History of the Missouri River Ferry in Omaha

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Missouri River ferry in Omaha served as a vital connection for settlers in the 1800s, enabling the city’s establishment. This history shares its founding and ending with people, places and important events between. Continue reading A History of the Missouri River Ferry in Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line, Buildings, Food, History of Nebraska, Industry, Manufacturing, North 16th StreetLeave a comment

A History of the Mother’s Best Flour Mill in North Omaha

December 26, 2025December 27, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the first wheat mill in Omaha, the birthplace of Duncan Hines, and a structure owned by several companies since 1887! Continue reading A History of the Mother’s Best Flour Mill in North Omaha

20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Demolished buildings, Highways, Middle class, Neighborhoods, Normal house history, Ownership, Prairie Park, Racism, RedliningLeave a comment

A History of the Prairie Park Neighborhood

October 31, 2025November 14, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The historical Prairie Park neighborhood in North Omaha was built and mostly demolished in the 20th century. Learn why… Continue reading A History of the Prairie Park Neighborhood

#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Bridges, Buildings, business, Historic districts, Industry, North Downtown, Pioneer era, Railroads, Streets, Transportation4 Comments

A History of the Nicholas Street Historic District

August 22, 2024October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Nicholas Street Historic District by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Nicholas Street Historic District

#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, Bridges, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Industry, Locust Street, Lost history, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Poverty, WealthLeave a comment

A History of the East Omaha Factory District

May 3, 2024October 11, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the East Omaha Factory District, which existed from the 1880s through 1936. Continue reading A History of the East Omaha Factory District

20th century, Bridges, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Locust Street, Railroads, Transportation2 Comments

A History of the Locust Street Viaduct

January 16, 2024May 3, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This article is called “A History of the Locust Street Viaduct” and was written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Locust Street Viaduct

Biographies, Bridges, business, Civic Infrastructure, Forest Lawn burial, Organizations, SaratogaLeave a comment

A Biography of William F. Schollman

December 23, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of William F. Schollman (1885-1966), a leading businessman in North Omaha from 1906 until he died in 1966. Continue reading A Biography of William F. Schollman

Architecture, Buildings, Grocery store, Saratoga, TransportationLeave a comment

A History of 4515 North 24th Street

December 13, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of 4515 N. 24th St, one of the few historic buildings still standing at 24th and Ames. It has been a trucking company and grocery store all of its life. Continue reading A History of 4515 North 24th Street

19th century, business, Economics, Lost history, North Omaha, Streets, Transportation1 Comment

A History of the Horse Railway in North Omaha

August 31, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Horse Railway in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Horse Railway in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Economics, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Streets, Transportation, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Nicholas Streetcar Barn in North Omaha

August 21, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the streetcar barn at North 20th and Nicholas Streets that stood from 1887 to 2017. It was also home to Micklin Hardware and Lumber. Continue reading A History of the Nicholas Streetcar Barn in North Omaha

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, General history, historic preservation, North Omaha, presentation, press release, Transportation5 Comments

North O’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles – AND MORE! Presentation by Adam Fletcher Sasse

August 9, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

On June 16, 2023, Adam Fletcher Sasse made a presentation to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church called “North O’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles – AND MORE!” In this slideshow, I showed how the railroads, interstates, boulevards and more influenced, drove and transformed the history of the community for the last 170+ years. Continue reading North O’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles – AND MORE! Presentation by Adam Fletcher Sasse

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Avenue, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Intersections, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Saratoga, White flight, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A Directory of 24th and Ames Businesses

June 5, 2023February 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the intersection of North 24th and Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A Directory of 24th and Ames Businesses

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

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A History of the Nicholas Street Viaduct

May 24, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Nicholas Street Viaduct extending from North 16th to North 11th Street over the North Yards starting in 1913 and ending around 2002. Continue reading A History of the Nicholas Street Viaduct

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, business, East Omaha, events, Transportation4 Comments

A History of an Air Field in East Omaha

October 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Pulitzer Field, aka Olson Field, aka Steele Field in East Omaha. Continue reading A History of an Air Field in East Omaha

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

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, business, Civic Infrastructure, Intersections, Streets, Transportation11 Comments

A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue

July 17, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Some intersections have always been busy. For more than 130 years, the intersection bordering Fontenelle View, Central Park, and Benson has been one of those busy places. This is a history of the intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue. Continue reading A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue

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

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