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A History of the Nite Hawkes Cafe in East Omaha

This is a history of the Nite Hawkes Cafe, located at North 16th and Grand Avenue since 1942!

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A History of Restaurants, Diners and Food Businesses in North Omaha

Food in North Omaha
This is a history of food in North Omaha, including restaurants, drive-ins, bakeries, ice cream shops and more!

This is a history of restaurants in North Omaha throughout its history.

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A History of the Blue Lion Center

Blue Lion Center, 2423 N. 24th St., North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a history of the Blue Lion Center in North Omaha.

The Blue Lion is one of North O’s most iconic buildings, holding business, services and opportunities for a century!

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A History of Skeet’s in North Omaha

Skeet's, N. 24th and Burdette St, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a 1967 pic of the Tech High Les Filles Marching Team in front of Skeet's BBQ.

This is a history of an iconic North Omaha restaurant that comedian Redd Foxx frequented when in town.

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A Short History of Carter’s Cafe

Carter's Cafe 1948 to 1983 2510 North 24th Street North Omaha Nebraska
The located of Carter's Cafe (1948-1983) is pictured in this 1953 photo at 2510 North 24th Street.

Soul food, community building and culture held sway for 35+ years at Carter’s Cafe. This article includes a biography of Lucy Carter (1901-1983).

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A History of North Omaha’s Tic Toc Diner

Tic Toc Diner, 4104 North 24th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is the Tic Toc Diner at 4104 North 24th Street.

Built around 1905, like many historical commercial buildings in North O, 4104 North 24th Street has had several lives since it was built. Most of it is focused on the iconic Tic Toc Diner. Here’s a low-down of the history of another of North Omaha’s greasy spoons… It was a pool hall, barber shop and […]