economics – North Omaha History

A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

This is a history of a longtime, influential and successful segregated congregation called St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in North Omaha.

A History of Pershing School

This is a history of East Omaha’s demolished Pershing School in the former District 61.

A History of North Omaha’s African American Legislators

This is a summary of the African American legislators representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature.

A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld

Adam’s Note: This is a special exposè on a rarely-acknowledged but vitally important part of Omaha’s history. Written by local historian Ryan Roenfeld, I believe this history of Omaha’s Chinatown is necessary, vibrant and just a beginning, albeit a deep one! Share your thoughts in the comments section!

A History of the Salvation Army Hospital in North Omaha

From 1896 to 1978, the Omaha Salvation Army offered prenatal and birthing services for low-income, unwed and “unsuitable” pregnant women. This is a story of their facility.

A History of The Sherman Apartments

This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most important historical landmarks, The Sherman apartments on North 16th Street.

A History of the Wesley House in North Omaha

This is a history of the Wesley House, a modern-times org that rebuilt a neighborhood by changing lives.

“Framed” Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson

This is Framed Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson.

A History of Omaha’s North Downtown

This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.

“Framed” Chapter 23 by Michael Richardson

This is Chapter 24 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson.

A Biography of James M. Parker

This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.

A History of the North Side Bank

The North Side Bank was a pioneer-era fixture that lasted in the the 1990s! Here’s its history.

A History of 3210 North 21st Street

This is the history of an average home in North Omaha, which is old but not remarkable.

A History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital

North Omaha’s Provident Hospital was an attempt to challenge the city’s racism. What happened?

A History of Sand Point Beach and Lakeview Amusement Park

A lost amusement park haunts nobody’s memories, and some even deny it ever existed. This is Lakeview Amusement Park and the Sand Point Beach.

A History of Omaha’s Winspear Triangle

The Winspear Triangle was a contested land north of downtown, filled with poor people, planned with poor ideas and barely actualized in the present times.

A History of the Prairie Park Club

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

A History of the Omaha Rod and Gun Club

The Omaha Rod and Gun Club stepped up to foster fun and good times in turn-of-the-century Omaha.

A History of Omaha’s Cortland Beach

All in one place: A history of Cortland Beach, the Omaha Rod and Gun Club and the Carter Lake Club.

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!

“FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson

In this chapter, Mondo we Langa is quoted saying “…they simply could not let an African man who called police “pigs” get away with that.”

A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha.

“FRAMED” Chapter 21 by Michael Richardson

This chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson focuses on a lie told on the court stand…

A History of North Omaha’s McLain Mansion

Many of Kountze Place’s finest homes are gone now, demolished by indifferent landowners and city planners who are blind to the value of the neighborhood. One of these homes stood at 2214 Wirt Street, and it was clearly one of the biggest homes in the area. This is a short history of the address. […]

“FRAMED” Chapter 20 by Michael Richardson

The trial testimony of Duane and Donald Peak focuses on them laughing at the death…

A History of the Near North YMCA in North Omaha

The Near North Side YMCA was a staple of the community for more than 50 years. Here’s the story…

A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.

A History of North Omaha’s Collier Place Neighborhood

The story of a historic neighborhood in North Omaha.

A History of North Omaha’s Scriptown

This is a history of Scriptown in the Nebraska Territory.

A History of the Thomas Mansion

Built: est. 1875 Address: 958 North 27th Street Architecture: Stick Style Demolished: 1953 Many of early Omaha’s wealthy builders built their mansions and estates in North Omaha. One of them was attorney Dexter L. Thomas (1841-1919). His large house at N. 27th Avenue and Nicholas Street was a landmark for years, surely inspiring his contemporaries to […]

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