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History of North Omaha’s American Legion Post #30

November 8, 2020March 21, 2021 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 1 Comment

Charity, socializing, and fraternity drove the American Legion Theodore Roosevelt Post #30 in North Omaha. Discover what happened to them.

History of the Omaha Night Owls

November 6, 2020January 4, 2021 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

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

History of 2410 Lake Street

October 5, 2020December 6, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

This is a history of the now-demolished building that once stood at 2410 Lake Street that housed a vaudeville theater, movies, a nightclub, a bowling alley, a supper club, and a teen club, as well as a bar before it was demolished in the 1970s.

A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha

February 24, 2020December 23, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 3 Comments

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

A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

November 4, 2019June 1, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

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.

A History of the Forgot Store

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 1 Comment

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.

A History of the Corby Theater

December 18, 2018March 7, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

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

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NorthOmahaHistory.com is a personal project to research, write and share the people, places and events that made North Omaha, Nebraska a great place. To learn more, contact me! All content ©2021 Adam Fletcher Sasse. All rights reserved.

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