A History of Carter’s Cafe
Soul food, community building and culture held sway for 35+ years at Carter’s Cafe. This article includes a biography of Lucy Carter (1901-1983). Continue reading A History of Carter’s Cafe
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A History of the New Market
The New Market was a large open air market along North 16th Street. Continue reading A History of the New Market
A History of North Omaha’s Tic Toc Diner
Built around 1905, like many historical commercial buildings in North Omaha, 4104 North 24th Street has had several lives since it was built. Most of it is focused on the iconic Tic Toc Diner. Here’s a low-down of the history … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Tic Toc Diner
A History of North Omaha’s Live Wire Cafe
The Live Wire Cafe succeeded in a place during a time when other businesses were fleeing. Here’s the history of this North Omaha business. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Live Wire Cafe
A History of Truck Farms in East Omaha
One part of Omaha has stayed in touch with its agricultural roots for more than a century. This is a history of small family farms and the changing landscape in East Omaha. Continue reading A History of Truck Farms in East Omaha
A History of Reed’s Ice Cream in Omaha
Reed’s Ice Cream was a business in Omaha for more than 25 years. This article is about their business in North Omaha specifically… Continue reading A History of Reed’s Ice Cream in Omaha
A History of the Hash House in North Omaha
This is the story of a cafe called University Lunch once located at 3713 N. 24th St. in North Omaha. Called the “Hash House” by nearby students, it was an institution for 15 years until it closed in 1938. This is its story. Continue reading A History of the Hash House in North Omaha
A History of North Omaha’s Fair Deal Cafe
Soul food was served in mighty heaps at Omaha’s old “Black City Hall.” Learn about the legacy of the original Fair Deal Cafe… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Fair Deal Cafe