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Notable African American Women in Omaha History

Negro Women's Christian Association of Omaha, 933 N. 25th St., North Omaha, Nebraska
The Negro Women's Christian Association of Omaha was founded in the 1890s and existed until the 1950s.

Black women in Omaha have done all kinds of work as mothers, businesswomen, teachers, ministers, politicians, and in other roles to make the community great. This is a history of some of the notable African American women in North Omaha.

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A History of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha

Druid Hill School Math Fair, North Omaha, Nebraska
This 1991 picture shows students listening to a teacher at the Druid Hill Math Fair.

Some schools in Omaha were built in reaction to floods of new residents moving into neighborhoods unexpectedly. Others were built to attract new residents. Originally opened in 1885, the school at North 30th and Spaulding Street was the latter. This is a history of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha.

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A History of Creighton University

1879 Creighton College, Omaha, Nebraska
This is a circa 1879 image of Creighton College standing on the edge of frontier Omaha.

This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.

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A History of Campion House in North Omaha

Campion House, 513 Florence Blvd, Omaha, NE
This is the Campion House at North 19th and California Plaza.

This is a history of the 140-year-old Campion House at Creighton University in North Omaha.

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A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

St. John's Catholic Church, N. 25th and California Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a c1899 pic of St. John's with Creighton Hall next to it.

This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school.

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A History of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha

Creighton University Observatory
This is a 1921 pic of the Creighton University Observatory.

One building on the Creighton University campus is among the oldest and places a significant role in the history of field of astronomy. However, it is off limits to the public! Here is a history of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha. The first telescope was purchased by John A. Creighton for the university in […]

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A History of Creighton Hall in North Omaha

Creighton Hall, North 25th and California Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is an 1889 image of Creighton College at North 24th and California Streets.

The oldest building at Creighton University has changed radically over the years. However, hints of its past show inside and outside, and wait to be discovered by history explorers! This is a history of the Creighton Hall in North Omaha. Opened as the Creighton College in 1878, the Creighton Hall was called the Administration Building […]