From 1916 to 1964, a three-story brick building sat at N. 24th and Evans St. in North Omaha, Nebraska. This is a history of the building, originally called Joslyn Hall and then University Apartments.
Category: Education
A History of Webster School
This is a history of the Webster School in Omaha, Nebraska for 81 years from 1888 to 1969.
A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood
This is a history of Omaha’s first public park; first public school; it’s Native American neighborhood; and it’s “Hobo Park,” all wrapped up in one. This is a history of Jefferson Square in Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of the City Interracial Committee
This is the history of the City Interracial Committee, an attempt by youth in the 1930s to overcome segregation in Omaha, Nebraska.
History of Beal’s Grill
This is a history of the popular Beal’s Grill, a longtime mainstay near Creighton University at N. 24th and California Streets.
A Biography of Florentine Pinkston
This is a biography of Flora Pinkston (1887-1966) of North Omaha, Nebraska.
Biography of Dr. Craig Morris
One African American dentist in Omaha was a civil rights advocate, economic justice activist, and medical leader in the community. Then he simply left North Omaha. This is a biography of his life in the community.
Notable African American Women in Omaha History
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.
A History of the Druid Hill School
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.
History of Creighton University
This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.
A History of Campion House in North Omaha
This is a history of the 140-year-old Campion House at Creighton University in North Omaha.
A History of St. John’s Catholic Parish
This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school.
A History of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha
One building on the Creighton University campus is among the oldest and places a significant role in the history of … More
A History of Creighton Hall in North Omaha
The oldest building at Creighton University has changed radically over the years. However, hints of its past show inside and … More
A History of Creighton High School in North Omaha
This is a history of Creighton High School that was in North Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of Saratoga School
This is a history of Saratoga School at N. 25th and Meredith Ave in North Omaha.
A History of the Girls and Boys Building in North Omaha
Of all the buildings made for the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, the Girls and Boys Building had one of … More
A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble
The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio!
A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club
This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.
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 the Public Library in North Omaha
This is a history of the Charles B. Washington North Branch of the Omaha Public Library.
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