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A History of the Governor Alvin Saunders Estate in North Omaha

April 21, 2016July 7, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The fine Second Italianate Renaissance Style home built by Nebraska Territory governor Alvin Saunders was located in North Omaha at 1510 Sherman Avenue / 2008 North 16th Street. Learn more about it in this article. Continue reading A History of the Governor Alvin Saunders Estate in North Omaha

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A Biography of North Omaha’s Granny Weatherford

March 29, 2016February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Cornelia “Granny” Weatherford (1832-1940) was the longest resident of the North Omaha, Nebraska neighborhood starting at the end of Nicholas Street that was called Squatter’s Row. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Granny Weatherford