20th century, 21st century, Belvedere, Civic Infrastructure, Fontenelle Boulevard, History of Nebraska, Houses, Miller Park, North 30th Street10 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Belvedere Point Neighborhood

March 1, 2016April 25, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

A history of the Belvedere neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Belvedere Point Neighborhood

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A History of the Bailey Residence in North Omaha

February 9, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Built: 1875 estimated Address: 1504 North 19th Street Architecture: Eastlake Style Demolished: 1900 estimated When Omaha was first starting up in the 1850s and 1860s, it was built with wood. Wood-frame stores, hotels, homes and boarding houses were all over. … Continue reading A History of the Bailey Residence in North Omaha

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A History of the North Omaha Radar Station

February 7, 2016November 2, 2019 Adam F.C. Fletcher

During the 1940s and 1950s, Omaha was the location of several Cold War initiatives outwardly intended to keep the country safe from nuclear war, but ulteriorly designed to frighten and captivate a passive populace. With sparse housing around it but … Continue reading A History of the North Omaha Radar Station

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A Biography of Nebraska Territorial Governor Thomas B. Cuming by Ryan Roenfeld

February 5, 2016May 30, 2017 Adam F.C. Fletcher

One of North Omaha’s landmark roadways that has always intrigued me is Cuming Street. My dad used to take my brother and I to Canfield’s, where we’d comb the aisles for what seemed like hours. Creighton University seemed like a … Continue reading A Biography of Nebraska Territorial Governor Thomas B. Cuming by Ryan Roenfeld

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A History of the Town of East Omaha

January 6, 2016July 25, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Once upon a time, there was an unincorporated town of 2,400 people south of Eppley Airfield, west of the Missouri River. A school, stores, bars, churches and a large dump were fixtures in the community. Today, its almost entirely gone and memories are quickly disappearing. This is a history of the town of East Omaha… Continue reading A History of the Town of East Omaha

21st century, Architecture, Culture, Florence, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Houses, society4 Comments

A History of Arlena Lodge, the Brandeis Country Home, in North Omaha

December 14, 2015May 2, 2017 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is the story of the Florence-area country escape of the Brandies family called Arlena Lodge… Continue reading A History of Arlena Lodge, the Brandeis Country Home, in North Omaha

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A Biography of North Omaha’s Dr. Marguerita Washington

December 10, 2015November 3, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This story begins with the death. On November 2nd, 1989, Mildred Brown passed away. Easily the mother of North Omaha pride, Mildred co-founded The Omaha Star in the late 1930s and ran it by herself for almost 50 years. She promoted the community mercilessly, building pride, power and purpose through her paper, and her death was a massive loss to everyone in North Omaha, especially the African American community. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Dr. Marguerita Washington

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Culture, Florence, Government, History of Nebraska, Lost history, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Settlements21 Comments

A History of the Florence Neighborhood

December 2, 2015February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The history of Florence begins with the tangled clopping of horse hooves and rattling of the sideboards on beat up wagons. The story of the town begins with people leaving, people coming back, a town booming, a town shrinking, and then getting annexed into Omaha and calming down. It’s a story that’s still being written every day, and lately things are on the up and up! Continue reading A History of the Florence Neighborhood

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A History of St. Clare’s Monastery in North Omaha

December 1, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of one of North Omaha’s hidden holy grounds built as St. Clare’s Monastery. Continue reading A History of St. Clare’s Monastery in North Omaha

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A History of the John E. Reagan House in North Omaha

December 1, 2015September 11, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

With the old country ties in mind, one lawyer in Omaha took it upon himself to bring some fellow Irishmen back to Omaha to stump for “Cowboy” Jim Dahlman, Omaha’s corrupt longtime mayor who was controlled by local boss Tom Dennison. Did his tireless campaigning get him a seat in the Nebraska State Legislature? Was there dirty money involved in building his palatial home? Continue reading A History of the John E. Reagan House in North Omaha

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A Biography of North Omaha’s Dan Desdunes

November 16, 2015January 10, 2025 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Dan Desdunes was The Man. The leader of Omaha’s powerhouse music scene for more than 20 years, here’s his story… Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Dan Desdunes

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A History of Black Hotels in Omaha

November 6, 2015January 20, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Black-owned and operated hotels for African American customers in Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Black Hotels in Omaha

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A History of Grave Robbing in North Omaha

November 2, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the story of Prospect Hill Cemetery superintendent Daniel Callahan digging up the dead of North Omaha in 1909. Continue reading A History of Grave Robbing in North Omaha

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A History of Ghosts at Fort Omaha

October 31, 2015October 28, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Fort Omaha was opened in 1878. Home to thousands of US Army troops over a century of service, many people lived and died at the Fort. Today, some of the buildings that still survive on the campus include the General … Continue reading A History of Ghosts at Fort Omaha

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North Omaha History on Q98.5

October 31, 2015December 23, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

In the month of October 2015, I was invited to participate in Q98’s After Dark Halloween special with JT and Pat. Making two appearances before the special, I was able to share some stories and have fun with the opportunity. Continue reading North Omaha History on Q98.5

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A History of the Tunnels Beneath Immanuel Hospital

October 31, 2015February 7, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

More than just an expedient way to move water, gas and electricity around their massive campus, there were once tunnels throughout the Immanuel Deaconess Institute in the Monmouth Park neighborhood. They were once used to move people, including the dying, … Continue reading A History of the Tunnels Beneath Immanuel Hospital

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A History of Missing Cemeteries in North Omaha

October 30, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Prospect Hill Cemetery was not Omaha’s first cemetery. This article explores that, and shares information about the city’s actual first cemeteries, including a few others lost to time. Continue reading A History of Missing Cemeteries in North Omaha

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A History of the Execution of Cyrus Tator in North Omaha

October 28, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Since before the Nebraska Territory was founded in 1854, executions including lynchings, shootings and hangings happened in Omaha. The Omaha Claim Club, established by the city’s founders, used intimidation, threats, and drownings in order to enforce their homesteading over anyone … Continue reading A History of the Execution of Cyrus Tator in North Omaha

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A Timeline of Racism in Omaha

October 26, 2015March 24, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Race and racism has dominated Omaha has history of movement, organizing and activism for civil rights for African Americans and others that goes almost back to the founding of the city. Following is a timeline of race and racism in North Omaha. Continue reading A Timeline of Racism in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Black History, Culture, Economics, History of Nebraska, Industry, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Politics, Poverty1 Comment

History of the Omaha Colored Commercial Club

October 26, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha’s Colored Commercial Club was an business referral, employment agency, and community building org for almost a decade. This is it’s history… Continue reading History of the Omaha Colored Commercial Club

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, society1 Comment

A History of the A.J. Poppleton Mansion in North Omaha

October 15, 2015January 26, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the story of A. J. Poppleton’s North Omaha estate called Elizabeth Place. Continue reading A History of the A.J. Poppleton Mansion in North Omaha

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A History of the J. J. Brown Mansion in North Omaha

October 15, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The J. J. Brown Mansion belonged to one of Omaha’s early industrialists, and became one of Omaha’s first hospitals. Discover it’s story… Continue reading A History of the J. J. Brown Mansion in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Culture, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, society4 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s McCreary Mansion

October 15, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In the 1870s, businessman John McCreary built a fine Italianate mansion in present-day North Omaha. Here’s a history. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s McCreary Mansion

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 24th Street7 Comments

A History of the Redick Mansion in North Omaha

October 15, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The most famous mansion built in North Omaha is probably the Mayne Mansion, also known as the Redick Mansion. Clifton E. Mayne was a pioneer real estate investor and salesman in the city. In the 1870s, a farmer built a little house along Saunders Street leading north out of Omaha. He sold ten acres and his little farmhouse to Mayne in 1885. Continue reading A History of the Redick Mansion in North Omaha

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A History of North Omaha’s Jewish Community

October 11, 2015August 22, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Jewish people in North Omaha were tied together with the establishment and growth of the community for a century… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Jewish Community

20th century, 21st century, Culture, Economics, Expo Grounds, History of Nebraska, Industry, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, Parks, Politics, society6 Comments

A History of the 1899 Greater America Exposition in North Omaha

October 9, 2015October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the 1899 Greater America Exposition in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the 1899 Greater America Exposition in North Omaha

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A History of Fort Omaha

October 7, 2015July 20, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Nestled between the Miller Park neighborhood and Sorenson Parkway is a 150+ year old institution that’s been a powerhouse, a prison, a balloon school and a neglected surplus, and many other things. This is a short history of Fort Omaha. Continue reading A History of Fort Omaha

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A History of the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary in North Omaha

October 5, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Presbyterians were one of the congregations that grew along with Omaha. Arriving soon after the city’s founders, the first Presbyterian church in Omaha was opened in 1856. Over the next 25 years, more than 100 Presbyterian churches were founded in towns and cities across Nebraska. Their buildings became institutions for the faithful, for their communities and for the culture of the state. One institution made leaders for these flocks for more than 50 years. Continue reading A History of the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary in North Omaha

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A History of Native Americans in North Omaha

September 25, 2015June 17, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Native Americans are not gone, and neither is their culture. This article is not intended to mythologize, romanticize, or historicize American Indians of any kind in any way. Instead, its a simple summary of what white people have found about the Native Americans who lived in the area we know today as North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Native Americans in North Omaha

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A Biography of North Omaha’s Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts

September 23, 2015July 31, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Nebraska’s first African American legislator, Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts. He served from 1893 to 1897. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts

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A History of Hospitals in North Omaha

September 17, 2015October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Today, North Omaha is a medical desert. With more than 40,000 residents in its boundaries, there is a stark absence of medical service providers of all kinds. Making it worse, the community is greatly underinsured. That leaves people who have no insurance and no money needing to travel to other parts of the city to get care. However, that hasn’t always been the case. There have been more than ten hospitals in North Omaha throughout its 150+ year history. Continue reading A History of Hospitals in North Omaha

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A History of Theatres and Movie Theaters in North Omaha

September 9, 2015February 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

While it has absolutely no active movie theaters today, the North Omaha community has been home to at least 20 (!) movie theaters over the last century. This is a short history of those theaters. Its really incomplete, as information has been hard for me to find. Continue reading A History of Theatres and Movie Theaters in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North Omaha4 Comments

History of Social Clubs and Social Halls in North Omaha

September 8, 2015October 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the social clubs in North Omaha from the 1860s through present times. Continue reading History of Social Clubs and Social Halls in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Culture, General history, History of Nebraska28 Comments

A History of the Immanuel Deaconess Hospital

August 28, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Immanuel Hospital has been an institution in North Omaha for a long time. Originally located in the far northern part of the city of Omaha, it was intended to serve the burgeoning population in the section centered around N. 30th and Ames Avenue. Continue reading A History of the Immanuel Deaconess Hospital

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A History of the Citizens Coordinating Committee for Civil Liberties, or 4CL, in Omaha

August 24, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

“This town is sick… I’m not speaking of open sores, either — nothing as simple as the ghetto on the ‘Near North Side,’ where all but a handful of 30,000 Omaha Negroes live. No, our sickness is in the bloodstream … Continue reading A History of the Citizens Coordinating Committee for Civil Liberties, or 4CL, in Omaha

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A History of Mansions and Estates in North Omaha

June 15, 2015August 7, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Once upon a time, North Omaha was littered with large mansions and estates. This article summarizes some of them. Continue reading A History of Mansions and Estates in North Omaha

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A Video Biography of North Omaha’s Ernie Chambers

June 7, 2015October 21, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha’s Ernie Chambers has been a enlightened, phenomenal and powerful political representative and social leader over the last 40 years. His politics are straight-forward, obvious and spot-on, every single time. He confronts white privilege constantly, challenges injustice regularly and … Continue reading A Video Biography of North Omaha’s Ernie Chambers

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An Interesting History of Fort Omaha

March 20, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is an interesting history of Fort Omaha. Every school student in North Omaha is taught about the fort, that it existed and stuff happened there. But what they are taught and what the average Omahan knows pales in comparison … Continue reading An Interesting History of Fort Omaha

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A History of African American Politics in North Omaha

March 13, 2015December 18, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of African American politics in Omaha beginning in the post-Civil War era, evolving through various struggles for rights and representation. Continue reading A History of African American Politics in North Omaha

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A History of North Omaha’s Wirt Street

February 24, 2015January 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Hidden deep in the heart of North Omaha is a jewel of a street, filled with abundant American foursquare houses, long yards and hints of its glory 100 years ago. This section of Wirt street, from north 16th to north 24th streets, was once home to some of the predominant names in the beautiful Kountze Place development. It was also home to more than simple Foursquare style homes. In addition to the stout middle class houses, there were some exquisite examples of high style in Omaha history. This article highlights those beauties, which suggest a future for the Wirt Street historic district. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Wirt Street

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A Timeline of North Omaha History

February 16, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A graphic timeline with some important events in North Omaha history…. Continue reading A Timeline of North Omaha History

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A History of the Miller Park Neighborhood

February 13, 2015March 30, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The place where I grew up, Omaha’s Miller Park neighborhood, rushes through my imagination a lot. I want to see it acknowledged, appreciated and accentuated every day. This article is my acknowledgment of the past and contribution to the future. Continue reading A History of the Miller Park Neighborhood

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A History of the 1919 Lynching and Riot in Omaha

December 25, 2014May 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha has many histories that need to be told. Places, people and events that happened over the last 160 years have been forgotten, neglected or repressed, and that’s what I am most interested in. The story of Will Brown is one such story. It represents the ugly, hateful history of this city that has driven a lot of today’s violence, ignorance and pain that has prevented North Omaha from moving forward. Here is a powerful video featuring the lynching of Will Brown, and I highly recommend you watch the entirety of it. There is graphic content. You Might Like… … Continue reading A History of the 1919 Lynching and Riot in Omaha

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A History of the Druid Hall in North Omaha by Karen Clopton

November 28, 2014April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A guest article by Karen Clopton explores the history of the Prince Hall Masons and their century-old Druid Hall in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Druid Hall in North Omaha by Karen Clopton

Architecture, Biographies, Black History, Guest author, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 24th Street3 Comments

A Biography of North Omaha’s ‘Cap’ Clarence Wigington by Linda Williams

October 30, 2014April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a guest post by Linda Williams, an architecture student in Omaha. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s ‘Cap’ Clarence Wigington by Linda Williams

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A Street of Dreams

October 30, 2014April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In 1994, NET helped reveal some of this history through a powerful documentary called “A Street of Dreams.” This is that documentary. Continue reading A Street of Dreams

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A Time for Burning

October 3, 2014April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

One of the most powerful documentaries to ever be made in Omaha is called A Time For Burning. Nominated for an Academy Award for documentary filmmaking in 1966, the film highlights then-barber/future Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers. A graduate of the Creighton University Law School, he was elected Senator to the Nebraska Legislature in 1970. By 2005 he had become the longest-serving state Senator in the history of Nebraska. This is a powerful clip from the film featuring Chambers talking with the minister of a Lutheran church who was trying to integrate his congregation. Learn more about the film. You Might … Continue reading A Time for Burning

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A History of Carter Lake

September 28, 2013August 20, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Everything begins somewhere. For Omaha’s Carter Lake, it was as a fun-filled day in the water for all kinds of people. Following is the early history of the place. It includes a waterfront boardwalk, hotels, a resort, clubs and an amusement park. Continue reading A History of Carter Lake

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A History of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Station in North Omaha

September 22, 2013July 17, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Florence Water Works was once home to one of the most magnificent buildings in the entire city of Omaha. After being nearly-obliterated in 1970, MUD has rebuilt the structure to honor its 130-year history, and today the water there keeps wetting the whistle. This is a history of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Pumping Station. Continue reading A History of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Station in North Omaha

Carter Lake, Culture, East Omaha, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, Saratoga35 Comments

A History of Kiddieland and the Pleasure Pier in East Omaha

September 21, 2013June 11, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In the 1950s and 60s, the Kiddieland and Pleasure Pier at Carter Lake Park in Omaha, Nebraska, were a veritable wonderful of fun and good times. Continue reading A History of Kiddieland and the Pleasure Pier in East Omaha

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A Video History of the Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha

March 18, 2013April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Here is a video by Waymaker Media with a short history of the Dreamland Ballroom on North 24th Street in North Omaha. Make sure you like the video and leave comments on YouTube! You Might Like… A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom A History of the 24th and Lake Historic District A History of the Carnation Ballroom in North Omaha A Short History of The Stage II Lounge A History of North Omaha’s Elks Hall and Iroquois Lodge 92 BONUS PICS! Continue reading A Video History of the Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha

Black History, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Omaha, Omaha Claim Club, Race riot, Racism, Segregation, White flight20 Comments

A History of Racism in Omaha

December 19, 2012March 24, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of racism in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Racism in Omaha

Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, East Omaha, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Industry, Kountze Place, Near North Side, Saratoga, Streets, White flight19 Comments

History of 16th Street in North Omaha

November 30, 2012April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Long before becoming a decrepit pipeline for the neglect of old North Omaha, North 16th Street had a history almost as long as the city itself. Continue reading History of 16th Street in North Omaha

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A History of the Omaha Driving Park in North Omaha

January 15, 2012September 14, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A century ago, there was a race track tucked away in Omaha’s memory. Starting as a rugged race track for fast horses and wagon races, it become a proper driving park, the county and state fairgrounds, and home to several … Continue reading A History of the Omaha Driving Park in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Carter Lake, Culture, East Omaha, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Omaha, Pioneer era, Saratoga, Settlements, Streets17 Comments

A History of the Saratoga Neighborhood in North Omaha

January 9, 2012August 10, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Saratoga was originally a large township on the Missouri River. What happened to it? Continue reading A History of the Saratoga Neighborhood in North Omaha

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A History of North Omaha Part 1: Before 1885

July 17, 2011October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is “A History of North Omaha, Part 1: Before 1885” by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Almost a thousand years ago early American Indians roamed the thick woodlands the lined the Missouri River bottoms in East Omaha. There were … Continue reading A History of North Omaha Part 1: Before 1885

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Cemeteries, Civic Infrastructure, ghosts, Halloween, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Prospect Hill Cemetery, society2 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Prospect Hill Cemetery

December 30, 2010April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

There are places in Omaha where ghosts, legends and history come alive. With mysterious burial sites, whispy hauntings and grand memorial trees, the pioneer graveyard called Prospect Hill Cemetery may be the most haunted of all. Read on to learn more… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Prospect Hill Cemetery

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A History of the Kountze Place Neighborhood in North Omaha

September 30, 2008August 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha’s wealthy suburb for rich people didn’t take off when its namesake first platted it. Following is a history of Omaha’s Kountze Place neighborhood. Continue reading A History of the Kountze Place Neighborhood in North Omaha

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A History of Fur Trading in North Omaha

August 2, 2008April 25, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha’s history began 50 years before the city was a city. North Omaha’s fur trading roots still affect the community today. Here’s the story… Continue reading A History of Fur Trading in North Omaha