Preface to “Framed,” a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com
Category: History of Nebraska
A History of Bombings in Omaha
For almost a century, bombings plagued Omaha, Nebraska. This is a summary of what happened.
A History of Omaha North High School
Omaha North High School is the most spectacular high school in Nebraska, and among the very best in the United States.
A History of Higher Education in North Omaha
Colleges, universities and other higher education institutions are scattered throughout North Omaha history. Here’s a summary.
A History of Ak-Sar-Ben in North Omaha
Examining the rise and fall of North Omaha requires a long and complicated journey through politics, culture, economics and more. … More
A History of North Omaha’s Kountze Park, Once Called Malcolm X Park
Malcolm X Memorial Park sits in the heart of North Omaha’s Kountze Place. Discover why you don’t hear about it anymore.
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.
A History of Railroads in North Omaha
Its an understatement to say that railroads helped build North Omaha; they were absolutely vital. Here’s a summary of their history.
A History of the CCC Camp in Omaha
From 1935 to 1940, more than 200 workers lived in a CCC camp at Levi Carter Park. Here is a history of their time.
History of the Town of DeBolt
DeBolt, Nebraska shows up on cell phones and social media statuses. Learn why in this article…
A History of Streetcars in Benson
The Benson Motor Company operated on present-day Maple Street for more than two decades.
A History of Cabanné’s Trading Post in North Omaha
This is a short history of Cabanne’s Post in North Omaha.
A History of North Omaha’s Fort Lisa
This is a history of North Omaha’s Fort Lisa, including its location, history and more.
A History of Scandinavians In North Omaha
The history of Scandinavians in North Omaha, including neighborhoods, churches, jobs and social groups.
A History of Black Churches in Omaha
Omaha’s tradition of Black churches started less than a decade after the founding of the city in 1865. With de facto segregation the norm in the city by then, African Americans were denied seats in white churches. Not to be without a spiritual home, the city’s pioneer Blacks founded their own places of worship. This is an introduction to Omaha’s historic Black churches.
FREE North Omaha History Presentations
Free North Omaha history presentations by Adam Fletcher Sasse!
The Oldest Places in North Omaha
MY list of 75 places in North Omaha that are over 117 years old, give or take a few places.
A History of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield
A history of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield from 1925 to present. It has also been called the American Legion Municipal Airport and the Omaha Municipal Airport.
Dynamic Past, Hope-filled Future: North Omaha History, Volume Three Now On Sale!
(Olympia, WA: December 1, 2016) The final book of Adam Fletcher Sasse’s series, North Omaha History: Volume Three, is now available from CommonAction Publishing. … More
Revolutionary History: North Omaha History, Volume Two Now Available!
Adam Fletcher Sasse shares MORE revolutionary history with his 2nd volume of North Omaha history.
A History of Bungalow City in East Omaha
Bungalow City was a booming neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska, for less than a decade. Then it was moved and forgotten.
A History of KOWH, North Omaha’s Radio Station
In the aftermath of the 1960s riots that ravaged the community, a group of African American investors from North Omaha rallied to invest in technology, and for many, to invest in their home neighborhood. Pulling off a coup, for almost a decade, North Omaha was home to Nebraska’s first radio station and a former bastion of white middle class American culture. Except now it was the home of the city’s Black pride, empowerment and culture.
A History of the Central Park Neighborhood in North Omaha
Tucked away in North Omaha is a historic neighborhood that gets little attention. However, the people who’ve lived there have vibrant memories and meaningful stories that lasted a lifetime. The Central Park neighborhood extends from North 33rd to North 48th Streets, from Ames Avenue to Sorenson Parkway. Located west of the town of Saratoga, it was never an incorporated town like its neighbors in Irvington or Benson. A lot of the oral histories of the area talked about it being a rural community, surrounded by farms and fields, orchards and more. Rising from cornfields and hills, the Central Park neighborhood has a long history starting in the 1880s. Here are details I could find about the neighborhood.
No More Denial: North O History, Vol. One is Available Now!
The first volume of the North Omaha History Series by Adam Fletcher Sasse is now available!
A History of North Omaha’s Elks Hall and Iroquois Lodge 92
Starting in 1905, the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, also called the black Elks, met in North Omaha. They were determined to help foster positive social connections, build community and foster growth within Omaha’s African American community. Almost 100 years later, it keeps going.
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