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History of the Omaha Night Owls

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date November 6, 2020
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This is a 1920 ad for the Omaha Night Owls playing at Oft's Hall in Bennington.

A century ago, the Omaha Night Owls were the “Hottest Colored Orchestra in Town.” This is their story.

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A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date November 4, 2019
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This is a 1942 ad for the Dreamland Ballroom at North 24th and Grant Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more.

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A History of Duffy Drugs

This is a 1940s image of Duffy Drugs on the southwest corner of 24th and Lake.

Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs!

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A History of the Carter Lake Club

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date May 2, 2018
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This is a montage of pics from the Carter Lake Club in 1920. Courtesy of Ronald Potter.

Summer fun turned into a permanent development in the city of Carter Lake.

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A History of the Prairie Park Club

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date April 30, 2018
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The Prairie Park Clubhouse was located at 2605 Ames Avenue.

Hidden away in North Omaha was a social club that held the middle class and its neighborhood.

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A History of Omaha’s Cortland Beach

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date April 27, 2018
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This is a history of Omaha's Courtland Beach by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

Omaha had a roller coaster, boardwalks and soft summer breezes relaxing the middle class masses. This place was called Courtland Beach.

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A History of the Blue Lion Center

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date February 28, 2018
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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!