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A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date February 24, 2020
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The building at 2229 Lake Street was Allen's Showcase from 1951 through approximately 1983. It was included in the listing for the 24th and Lake Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Pic courtesy of Michaela Armetta.

This is a biography of Paul B. Allen, and a history of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha.

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A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

Post author By Adam 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 the Forgot Store

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date April 15, 2019
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This is Junior's Forgot Store Bar and Grill at 11909 Calhoun Road in the Ponca Hills.

A grocery store at the end of the road for the forgetful became a bar, and now stands tall in Ponca Hills. Learn about the history of the Forgot Store.

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A History of the Corby Theater

Post author By Adam Fletcher
Post date December 18, 2018
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This is the Corby Theater in North Omaha.

This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime.

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A History of the Carter Lake Club

Post author By Adam 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 Omaha’s Cortland Beach

Post author By Adam 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 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!