History of Creighton University

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

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 … More

A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more.

A History of the Machinery and Electricity Building in North Omaha

This is a history of the Manufactures Building at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

A History of the Manufactures Building in North Omaha

This is a history of the Manufactures Building at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

This is a history of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

A History of the Girls and Boys Building in North Omaha

Of all the buildings made for the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, the Girls and Boys Building had one of … More

A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

This is a history of a longtime, influential and successful segregated congregation called St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in North Omaha.

A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble

The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio!

A Biography of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams

This is a biography of minister, newspaper editor, NAACP leader and North Omaha community activist Rev. John Albert Williams (1866-1933).

A History of the Administration Arch in North Omaha

This is a history of the Administrative Building, aka the Administration Arch, at the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition held in North Omaha.

A History of St. John’s AME Church

This is a history of the oldest Black church in Omaha, St. John’s AME Church.

A History of Omaha’s Urban League

A hallowed history unlike any other organization in the state, the Urban League of Nebraska is committed to, “…lead Nebraska … More

A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history.

A History of The Sherman Apartments

This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most important historical landmarks, The Sherman apartments on North 16th Street.

History of Omaha’s North Downtown

This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.

A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account…

A Biography of James M. Parker

This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.

A History of Omaha’s Winspear Triangle

The Winspear Triangle was a contested land north of downtown, filled with poor people, planned with poor ideas and barely actualized in the present times.

A History of the Prairie Park Club

Hidden away in North Omaha was a social club that held the middle class and its neighborhood.

A Tour of the Omaha Civil Rights Movement

This is a tour of various sites associated with the Civil Rights movement in Omaha, Nebraska.

“FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson

In this chapter, Mondo we Langa is quoted saying “…they simply could not let an African man who called police “pigs” get away with that.”

A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.

A History of Vehicles Made in North Omaha

Several car makers began in North Omaha, and this is their story. Stroud, Douglas and the Omaha Motor Company all called the community home. Find out why…

A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

This is a history of the founder of Florence, Nebraska’s home.