20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, business, Cuming Street, Florence Boulevard, Fort Street, Intersections, Military Avenue, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Ownership, Streets, Transportation1 Comment

A History of Car Dealers in North Omaha

September 9, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha bursted with car dealerships throughout the 20th century! This is a history of them. Continue reading A History of Car Dealers in North Omaha

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

1888 Omaha Fair and Exposition, 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Belt Line, business, Culture, Government, Intersections, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Saratoga, White flightLeave a comment

A History of the Intersection at North 24th and Ames Avenue

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The intersection of North 24th and Ames Avenue in Omaha started as the promising Saratoga settlement in 1854, thriving for more than a century before decline due to white flight and economic divestment. Today, it stands as a quiet, mostly vacant shell of its vibrant history. Continue reading A History of the Intersection at North 24th and Ames Avenue

19th century, 20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, Economics, Intersections, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Saratoga, TransportationLeave a comment

A History of the Streetcar Barn at 24th and Ames Avenue

July 1, 2026August 3, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Few innovations shaped the daily lives of North Omaha residents like the streetcar. As the city expanded northward into the old town of Saratoga, transportation became the lifeblood of working-class neighborhoods. This is a history of the streetcar barn at … Continue reading A History of the Streetcar Barn at 24th and Ames Avenue

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, 2026September 10, 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, 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, 2024August 20, 2026 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, 2023July 9, 2026 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

Bridges, RailroadsLeave a comment

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, 2022September 5, 2026 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

20th century, 21st century, Belt Line, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Geography, Government, Historic districts, historic preservation, Houses, Military Avenue, Neighborhoods, real estate, White flight, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

June 14, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Clifton Hill neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1885. Continue reading A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood 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

19th century, 20th century, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, Missouri River, Mormons, Pioneer era, Transportation1 Comment

A History of the Florence Ferry

January 22, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history. Continue reading A History of the Florence Ferry

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Black organizations, Buildings, Florence Boulevard, historic preservation, Manufacturing, Saratoga2 Comments

A History of 4402 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

October 28, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Today it looks like a bland industrial space along a decrepit street in a rundown part of Omaha. However, once this gigantic building was a foothold into the middle class for hundreds of workers; and again it was a warehouse to store parts for the homes of thousands across the community. Soon it will have a new future as a tribute to a community scion and African American icon for all times. This is a history of 4402 Florence Boulevard in the Saratoga Belt Line Historic District of North Omaha. Continue reading A History of 4402 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Bakery, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, Drug store, Industry, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of 4426 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

October 26, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The building at 4426 Florence Boulevard is located in the Saratoga Belt Line Historic District. Built in 1926, it is a storefront and open space that has no basement. The City of Omaha Planning Department currently rates the building in poor condition. This is a history. Continue reading A History of 4426 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Bridges, Carter Lake, Parks, Railroads, Saratoga, Sherman, Water, weather8 Comments

A History of the Ames Avenue Bridge over Carter Lake

July 10, 2021August 20, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Ames Avenue Bridge, which stood between the Omaha and Carter Lake, Iowa from 1892 to 1936. Continue reading A History of the Ames Avenue Bridge over Carter Lake

20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Civic Infrastructure, Fontenelle Boulevard, Government, historic preservation, Parks, Streets, Transportation3 Comments

History of Fontenelle Boulevard

January 31, 2021June 11, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Fontenelle Boulevard from 1903 to the present. Continue reading History of Fontenelle Boulevard

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

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Economics, Government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Politics, Racism, Segregation, Streets, White flight, Wrecked buildings8 Comments

A History of the North Freeway in Omaha

October 28, 2020November 16, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

First conceptualized in 1954, it took almost 40 years for North Omaha’s highest high speed corridor to be completed. This is a history of the North Freeway. Continue reading A History of the North Freeway in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Avenue, Architecture, Belt Line, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Expo Grounds, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Houses, Industry, Intersections, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Organizations, Politics, Saratoga, Wealth, White flightLeave a comment

A Timeline of the History of Saratoga

May 16, 2020August 31, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a timeline of the history of the Saratoga neighborhood in North Omaha, including the intersection of 24th and Ames. Included here are events, places and people central to the neighborhood’s existence as a pioneer town, leafy suburb, and a seemingly abandoned urban neighborhood. Continue reading A Timeline of the History of Saratoga

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, Belt Line, Black people, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Economics, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, Segregation, Shacks and shanties, Wrecked buildings9 Comments

A History of the Plum Nelly Area in North Omaha

January 15, 2020July 19, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Plum Nelly area is a once secret neighborhood that’s become a lost neighborhood located in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Plum Nelly Area in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, Government, historic preservation, Missouri River, Streets, TransportationLeave a comment

A History of the Ponca Road

April 15, 2019July 17, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

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

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Government, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Railroads, Transportation2 Comments

A History of the North Omaha Bottoms

April 26, 2018August 20, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

19th century, 20th century, Belt Line Railway, Economics, History of Nebraska, Industry, Transportation1 Comment

A History of Vehicles Made in North Omaha

December 14, 2017July 16, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, General history, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Missouri River, society, Transportation67 Comments

A History of Railroads in North Omaha

April 26, 2017May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Its an understatement to say that railroads helped build North Omaha; they were absolutely vital. Here’s a summary of their history. Continue reading A History of Railroads in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Settlements, society, Transportation12 Comments

A History of the Town of DeBolt

March 19, 2017November 18, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

DeBolt, Nebraska shows up on cell phones and social media statuses. Learn why in this article… Continue reading A History of the Town of DeBolt

19th century, 20th century, Benson, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, History of Nebraska, Lost history, North Omaha, society, Transportation1 Comment

A History of Streetcars in Benson

March 4, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Benson Motor Company operated on present-day Maple Street for more than two decades. Continue reading A History of Streetcars in Benson

business, Carter Lake, Culture, East Omaha, Lost history, North 16th Street, Saratoga, society, Transportation5 Comments

A History of the Omaha Auto Speedway

January 8, 2017May 30, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Omaha Auto Speedway had a short life, but a long impact on racing in the city. Continue reading A History of the Omaha Auto Speedway

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, History of Nebraska, Parks, Politics, society, Transportation6 Comments

A History of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield

December 27, 2016January 18, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

A history of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield from 1925 to present. It has also been called the American Legion Municipal Airport and the Omaha Municipal Airport. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, historic preservation, Near North Side, North 24th Street, society, Transportation3 Comments

A History of the 26th and Lake Streetcar Shop in North Omaha

September 10, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Imagine a time when riding a streetcar was interesting, respected and almost a little glamorous. On the dusty, granite-covered streets of Omaha, that time was during the 1870s and 1880s. That new technology needed fanciful buildings to go along with the times, and the streetcar barn at 2606 North 26th Street in North Omaha was one of those buildings. Continue reading A History of the 26th and Lake Streetcar Shop in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Belt Line Railway, business, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Geography, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, nightlife, Politics, Transportation, Water, Wrecked buildings15 Comments

A History of Carter Lake

September 28, 2013August 20, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Everything begins somewhere. For Omaha’s Carter Lake, it was as a fun-filled day in the water for all kinds of people. Following is the early history of the place. It includes a waterfront boardwalk, hotels, a resort, clubs and an amusement park. Continue reading A History of Carter Lake