19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Cemeteries, Economics, Florence, Forest Lawn burial, ghosts, Historic houses, Organizations, Segregation, society8 Comments

A History of Forest Lawn

March 2, 2023August 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Forest Lawn

20th century, Biographies, Black attorneys, Black History, Crime, Ethnicities & Races, Florence, Lost history, Racism, White people7 Comments

The Case of Larkin McCloud

February 15, 2023September 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the case of Charles Smith in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1917 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading The Case of Larkin McCloud

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, History museums, Italianate, Train depots6 Comments

A History of the Florence Depot

August 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Florence Railroad Depot History Museum located in the former City of Florence, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Florence Depot

19th century, business, Florence, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Mormons, North 30th Street, Water4 Comments

A History of the Florence Mill

July 4, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

While there are iconic places throughout North Omaha, some stand taller than all others. For more than 150 years, the Florence neighborhood has been home to one of these icons. This is a history of the Florence Mill. Continue reading A History of the Florence Mill

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A History of the Florence Ferry

January 22, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history. Continue reading A History of the Florence Ferry

20th century, 21st century, Demolished buildings, Florence, Lost history, schools6 Comments

A History of Florence High School

September 27, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Each of the small towns around North Omaha once had their own school district, and several of those school districts had high schools they graduated students from. The City of Florence, founded in 1854, was one of those small towns. … Continue reading A History of Florence High School

19th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, Florence, General history, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Monmouth Park, Mormons, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Religion, Settlements, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of Winter Quarters

October 26, 2020December 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In 1846, a town emerged on the western bank of the Missouri River. Although it only existed for a few years, there were a lot of elements that resembled a regular town, and its impact is still felt today. This … Continue reading A History of Winter Quarters

Biographies, business, Florence, Mormons, North 30th Street, North OmahaLeave a comment

A Timeline of the Life of James Comey Mitchell

May 1, 2020September 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a timeline of the life of James C Mitchell, a founding fathers of Bellevue, IA and Florence, NT. Continue reading A Timeline of the Life of James Comey Mitchell

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Florence, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, North 30th Street2 Comments

A Biography of Florence Kilborn

April 29, 2020July 4, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a biography of Florence Kilborn (c1854-1866), namesake of the Florence neighborhood in North Omaha. Continue reading A Biography of Florence Kilborn

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Florence, Government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Missouri River, Mormons, North 30th Street, Politics, Ponca Hills, Wyman Heights10 Comments

A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

January 30, 2020May 23, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Built on the rock bottom of the Missouri River, dreams of today’s Mormon Bridge go back to 1846. This article explores the history of the bridge, the ferries, the politics and more. Continue reading A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

20th century, Architects, Architecture, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Florence, Florence Boulevard, Florence Field, Historic houses, historic preservation, Houses, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Public housing, Saratoga, White flight1 Comment

A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds

September 17, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Everett S. Dodds, and prolific architect who designed many buildings in North Omaha from 1914 through 1940. Continue reading A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, Government, historic preservation, Missouri River, Streets, TransportationLeave a comment

A History of the Ponca Road

April 15, 2019July 17, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of North Omaha’s Ponca Road, providing an important lifeline in the Ponca Hills for more than a century! Continue reading A History of the Ponca Road

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Churches, Ethnicities & Races, Florence, Lost history, Pioneer era7 Comments

A History of Churches in Florence, Nebraska

October 22, 2018April 25, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

These are churches that existed in Florence, Nebraska before 1917. Continue reading A History of Churches in Florence, Nebraska

19th century, 20th century, Americans, Biographies, business, Economics, Florence, Florence Field, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Missouri River, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Politics, real estate, Saratoga, WealthLeave a comment

A Biography of James M. Parker

May 18, 2018October 3, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures. Continue reading A Biography of James M. Parker

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, business, Economics, Florence, General history, Lost history, Pioneer era, Wealth2 Comments

A History of the North Side Bank

May 18, 2018October 11, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

20th century, 21st century, Economics, Florence, Geography, Historic houses, Houses, Missouri River, North 30th Street, real estate, society, Wealth, Wyman Heights1 Comment

A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman

August 16, 2017July 4, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Wyman Heights neighborhood in North Omaha by guest author Patrick Wyman. Continue reading A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Houses, Lost history, Mormons, Pioneer era, Religion, society8 Comments

A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

August 15, 2017September 1, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the founder of Florence, Nebraska’s home. Continue reading A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, Lost history, Miller Park, Normal house history, North Omaha4 Comments

A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard

July 10, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A local home history reveals a 129-year-old barn nestled along a grand view in North Omaha… Continue reading A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard

20th century, 21st century, Ethnicities & Races, Florence, North 30th Street, Organizations, Parks, society2 Comments

A History of the Danish Vennelyst Park in North Omaha

April 15, 2017August 10, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Danish Vennelyst Park history goes beyond weddings, picnics and parties. It is one of the few remnants of Omaha’s once-thriving Danish immigrant community. Continue reading A History of the Danish Vennelyst Park in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Florence, Historic houses, society, Wealth6 Comments

A History of the Lantry – Thompson Mansion in North Omaha

April 1, 2017December 10, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Land speculators snatched up a lot of North Omaha legally and illegally in the 1900s. Victor Lantry was one of them, and built a massive mansion to celebrate his wealth. Here’s his story. Continue reading A History of the Lantry – Thompson Mansion in North Omaha

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