Category: nightlife

• A History of Music in North Omaha

  

  This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 6, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, African Methodist Episcopal, Art, Baptist, Black churches, Black culture, Black educators, Black organizations, Black people, Black performers, Black spaces and places, Books, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, Clubs, clubs, culture, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Jazz, Lost history, music, nightlife, religion, schools, Segregation, Social clubs, Social halls, Social services, society, theaters, Theaters, United Methodist, White flight, White people

• A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker

  

  Vic B. Walker (1864-c1925) was an African American attorney, police officer, business owner, and criminal in Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 2, 2021

  19th century, 20th century, biography, Black attorneys, Black businesspeople, Black leader, clubs, crime, History of Nebraska, Law, nightlife, racism

• History of North Omaha’s American Legion Post #30

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 8, 2020

  20th century, American Legion, Black organizations, clubs, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Long School, Near North Side, nightlife, North 24th Street, Segregation

• History of the Omaha Night Owls

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 6, 2020

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black performers, Jazz, Near North Side, nightlife

• History of 2410 Lake Street

  

  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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 5, 2020

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Cafes, Clubs, clubs, Demolished buildings, Food, Lake Street, Lost history, Near North Side, nightlife, Restaurants, Theaters

• A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 24, 2020

  20th century, 24th and Lake, biography, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, clubs, historic preservation, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, nightlife

• A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

  

  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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 4, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Activism, architecture, Black businesses, Black organizations, Clubs, clubs, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, music, Near North Side, nightlife, Official Omaha Landmark, real estate, Social halls

• A History of the Forgot Store

  

  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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 15, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, Buildings, crime, Food, Grocery store, historic preservation, nightlife, Ponca Hills

• A History of the Corby Theater

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 18, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Lost history, nightlife, North 16th Street, Race riot, theaters, Theaters, Theaters, White flight

• A History of the Carter Lake Club

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 2, 2018

  20th century, Carter Lake, history, Lost history, music, nightlife, Organizations, theaters

• A History of Omaha’s Cortland Beach

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 27, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Carter Lake, East Omaha, economics, Lost history, music, neighborhoods, nightlife, Organizations, wealthy

• A History of the Blue Lion Center

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 28, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, architecture, business, Cafes, culture, diners, doctors, economics, Food, historic preservation, music, Near North Side, nightlife, Race riot, real estate, society

• A History of King Solomon’s Mines in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of King Solomon’s Mines, a nightclub open at 2425 Ames Avenue in North Omaha from 1970-1972.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 3, 2018

  20th century, Ames Ave, Black businesses, business, culture, Grocery store, Lost history, nightlife, North 24th Street, Organizations, Saratoga, society

• A History of Mr. C’s Restaurant in North Omaha

  

  The storied Mister C’s restaurant may be gone, but its memories go on…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 6, 2017

  20th century, business, culture, ethnic groups, Food, Fort Omaha, Miller Park, nightlife, North 30th, society

• History of The Stage II Lounge

  

  The Stage II Lounge offers a lively grown-up place to relax and socialize. Here’s a short history of this North Omaha institution.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 6, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, business, Lost history, music, nightlife, North 30th, North Omaha, society

• A History of the 24th and Fort Intersection in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the buildings at North 24th and Fort Streets in the Miller Park neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 26, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, business, Churches, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, Grocery store, historic preservation, history, Intersection, Lost history, Miller Park, nightlife, North 24th Street, racism, society, theaters, White flight

• A History of Jim Bell’s Club Harlem In North Omaha

  

  This is a history of Club Harlem, a vibrant center of the North Omaha jazz scene in the 1940s.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 29, 2015

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, Clubs, clubs, Demolished buildings, Lost history, nightlife

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• A History of Carter Lake

  

  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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 28, 2013

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Belt Line Railway, business, Carter Lake, civic infrastructure, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, geography, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, nightlife, Politics, transportation, water