Category: Creighton

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 26, 2021

  20th century, Creighton, Demolished buildings, North 24th Street, Restaurants

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 7, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 24th and Lake, American Legion, biography, Black dentists, Black leader, Clubs, Creighton, doctors, economics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Near North Side, Prince Hall Masons, Segregation

• History of Creighton University

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 4, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, Healthcare, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th, racism, religion

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Apartments, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, Florence Boulevard, Historic houses, Near North Side

• A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, historic preservation, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Segregation, wealthy

• 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 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 […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, historic preservation, Near North Side, North 24th Street, weather

• 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 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 […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Segregation

• A History of Creighton High School in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of Creighton High School that was in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, Near North Side, North 24th Street, schools, Segregation, White flight