Category: Lost history

19th century, 20th century, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, Lost history, Lutheran, Neighborhoods, schoolsLeave a comment
This is the location of the Village of Briggs, Nebraska.

A History of the Village of Briggs, Nebraska

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Briggs was once a layover village established in 1885 and has nearly vanished. Key features included a post office, a railroad stop, and churches. Today, few remnants remain, reflecting its lost significance and history. Continue reading A History of the Village of Briggs, Nebraska

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Black businesses, Black churches, Black communities, Black culture, Black History, Black people, Black spaces and places, Culture, Enslaved Person, events, Geography, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Military, Ownership, Racism, Segregation, Settlements, society, weatherLeave a comment
This is a cornfield that resembles what would have covered the Minne Lusa neighborhood before 1916.

A History of Rural Black Nebraska

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The history of African Americans in rural Nebraska encompasses a resilient existence from the territorial period through the early 20th century. This article shares stories of migration, homesteading, and the establishment of all-Black towns. and explores the systemic racism and environmental challenges ultimately dismantled these communities. Today, the heritage of Black pioneers in Nebraska is largely forgotten. Continue reading A History of Rural Black Nebraska

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Government, Historic districts, historic preservation, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Politics, Poverty, Racism, real estate, schools, Segregation, society, Streets, Wealth, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings1 Comment
This is "A History of Gentrification in North Omaha" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of Gentrification in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

From the 1910s through today, there have been various agendas, plans and schemes focused on fixing up North Omaha. This is a history of gentrification in the community. Continue reading A History of Gentrification in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black businesses, Black culture, Black History, Black organizations, Black people, Black spaces and places, Civic Infrastructure, Creighton University, Culture, Economics, Environment, Government, Lost history, lynching, Omaha Police Department, Ownership, Politics, Racism, Redlining, Rioting, Segregation, society, WealthLeave a comment
This is "A History of White Supremacy in Omaha" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of White Supremacy in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This article examines Omaha’s “doctrine of white supremacy” as a deliberate, engineered system rather than random prejudice. From 1850s enslavement to modern redlining and carceral pipelines, the city’s geography and institutions were built to extract Black wealth and agency, ensuring white success through a durable, structural architecture of exclusion. Continue reading A History of White Supremacy in Omaha

19th century, Biographies, Black History, Guest author, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Lost history, lynching, Poverty3 Comments
This is a jar of soil collected in honor of George Smith, who was lynched in Omaha in 1891. Image courtesy of the Omaha World-Herald.

A Biography of George Smith by Alan Welsh

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Adam’s Notes: Alan Welsh privately researched and wrote the following article and shared it with me so we can enrich, deepen, and otherwise learn more about the actual life of the first recorded lynching victim in Omaha. Shortly after the … Continue reading A Biography of George Smith by Alan Welsh

19th century, Abolition, Activism, Americans, Black activists, Black businesspeople, Black culture, Black leader, Black politicians, Crime, Culture, Economics, Lost history, Omaha, Pioneer era, Politics, Prince Hall Masons, Racism, Segregation, society, White peopleLeave a comment
This 1868 article details how Black people joined Omaha's Republican Party after Emancipation.

A History of Black Voting in Omaha Before 1870

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Before Omaha’s founding in 1854, white supremacy suppressed Black political participation. This is a story of how Black people in the city were betrayed by white leaders and still thrived, regardless of white supremacy. Continue reading A History of Black Voting in Omaha Before 1870

19th century, Abolition, African Methodist Episcopal, Black culture, Black History, Black spaces and places, Demolished buildings, Economics, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Politics, Racism, Segregation, societyLeave a comment
In 1865, a so-called “colored school” was open by the new Omaha school district and served at least twenty-seven students annually from 1865 to 1872. Shown here is an 1888 picture of 9th Street north from Farnam. The school was on 9th Street north of Dodge Street until 1872.

A History of Omaha’s First Black Neighborhood

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Before 24th and Lake existed, Omaha’s first Black neighborhood was established in the 1850s. It was around 10th and Dodge, and was a segregated enclave known as the Near North Side. It housed significant community leaders and institutions, witnessing early civil rights struggles and eventually leading to the area’s integration by 1872. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s First Black Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black communities, Black History, Civil Rights Movement, Economics, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Racism, Segregation, societyLeave a comment
A History of African Americans in Grand Island, Nebraska, by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of African Americans in Grand Island, Nebraska

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Grand Island, Nebraska, holds a rich history of African American communities since the 1870s, establishing thriving neighborhoods and institutions. This story shows the community continues to be resilient with ongoing struggles for equality and acknowledgment. Continue reading A History of African Americans in Grand Island, Nebraska

Americans, Black History, Black people, events, History of Nebraska, Lost historyLeave a comment
This is Nebraska Black History by Adam Fletcher Sasse.

Nebraska Black History

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The history of African Americans in Nebraska showcases resilience amidst systemic racism and violence. Despite facing persistent discrimination, Black people have contributed significantly to civil rights, economic growth, cultural achievements, and much more, shaping Nebraska’s identity and legacy. This is Nebraska Black History by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Continue reading Nebraska Black History

20th century, 24th and Lake, Bar or Tavern, Black businesses, Black performers, Black spaces and places, clubs, Clubs, Guest author, Harlem Renaissance, Lake Street, Lost history, Musicians, White people1 Comment
Club Harlem, 2410 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Burlesque Theatres in Omaha by Iona Fortune

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Adam’s note: There were many burlesque theatres in Omaha’s history. According to Wikipedia, burlesques had three parts, including 1) songs and ribald comic sketches by low comedians; 2) acts like acrobats, magicians and solo singers; 3) chorus numbers and sometimes … Continue reading A History of Burlesque Theatres in Omaha by Iona Fortune

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, Americans, Black History, Black people, Black spaces and places, Enslaved Person, Ethnicities & Races, Europeans, French, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Lost history, Missouri River, Mormons, Native Americans, Omaha, Pioneer era, Racism, Spanish, White peopleLeave a comment
York (1770 – before 1832) was the first African American in Omaha. He was a slave belonging to William Clark of the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition.

A History of Black People in the Omaha Area Before 1850

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Black trappers, traders, pioneers, and farmers were in the Omaha area before the city was founded. This is a history of Black people in the Omaha area before 1854 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Black People in the Omaha Area Before 1850

20th century, Architecture, business, Catholics, Demolished buildings, Fontenelle View, Houses, Lost history, Organizations, Retirement homes, Senior citizens10 Comments
A History of St. Vincent's Home for the Aged by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com (c)2022 All rights reserved.

A History of St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Caring for seniors was hard in Omaha for almost a century. Over the decades, several organizations tried to solve the situation. Just after World War II, Omaha Catholics took a major step towards promoting healthy aging for the oldest citizens … Continue reading A History of St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black people, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, Immigrants, Jefferson Square, Lost history, Native Americans, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Parks, Poverty, society, White people2 Comments
This is part of the Jefferson Square looking towards North 16th and Cass Streets in Omaha, Nebrsaka, in 1950. Courtesy of the Durham Museum.

A History of Jefferson Square Park

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Jefferson Square Park, the first park and the site of the first school in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Jefferson Square Park

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Creighton University, Crime, Culture, Demolished buildings, Downtown, Government, Highways, Historic districts, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Jefferson Square, Lost history, Native Americans, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Omaha Police Department, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, Poverty, schools, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings2 Comments
North Downtown Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s first public park; first public school; it’s Native American neighborhood; and it’s “Hobo Park,” all wrapped up in one. This is a history of Jefferson Square in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, Economics, General history, Intersections, Lost history, Streets, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings24 Comments
This is a history of North 42nd and Redman Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska, by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of the Intersection of North 42nd and Redman Avenue

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the intersection of N. 42nd and Redman Ave. in North Omaha, Nebraska. It discusses the development, businesses, and demise of the intersection including factors affecting it. Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 42nd and Redman Avenue

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Bemis Park, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, Benson, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Government, Highways, Historic districts, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kellom Heights, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Military, Military Avenue, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North Downtown, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Parks, Pioneer era, Politics, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Saddle Creek, Water, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Military Road aka Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Black History, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, Crime, Economics, General history, Government, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, schools, Segregation, society, White people4 Comments
This is "A History of Police Brutality in Omaha" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present. Continue reading A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Art, Baptist, Black churches, Black culture, Black educators, Black History, Black organizations, Black people, Black performers, Black spaces and places, Books, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, clubs, Clubs, Culture, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Jazz, Lost history, music, nightlife, Religion, schools, Segregation, Social clubs, Social halls, Social services, society, Theatres, United Methodist, White flight, White people5 Comments
This is a history of the music of North Omaha, by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of Music in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history. Continue reading A History of Music in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Black spaces and places, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, Druid Hill, Economics, Grocery store, Historic houses, historic preservation, Lost history, Manufacturing, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Poverty, Racism, White flight3 Comments
Welcome to a history of the Beford Place neighborhood in North Omaaa,a

History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Bedford Place neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Economics, Government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Politics, Racism, Segregation, Streets, White flight, Wrecked buildings7 Comments

A History of the North Freeway in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

First conceptualized in 1954, it took almost 40 years for North Omaha’s highest high speed corridor to be completed. This is a history of the North Freeway. Continue reading A History of the North Freeway in Omaha

20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Cafes, Clubs, clubs, Demolished buildings, Food, Lake Street, Lost history, Near North Side, nightlife, Restaurants, Theaters1 Comment
The Off Beat / Carver Bank / Elks Club, 2408-2420 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

History of 2410 Lake Street

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the now-demolished building that once stood at 2410 Lake Street that housed a vaudeville theater, movies, a nightclub, a bowling alley, a supper club, and a teen club, as well as a bar before it was demolished in the 1970s. Continue reading History of 2410 Lake Street

20th century, Black leader, Black organizations, Black spaces and places, Culture, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Organizations, Segregation, Social clubs, societyLeave a comment
"Mayor of Bronzeville," Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Omaha’s “Black Mayor”

Adam F.C. Fletcher

Since its founding in 1854, the City of Omaha has never had a publicly elected Black mayor. For a period in from the 1930s through the 1940s though, there was a Black mayor competition held. This is a history of that position. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s “Black Mayor”

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Demolished buildings, Ethnicities & Races, Immigrants, Lost history, Near North Side, North Downtown, schools2 Comments
North Omaha School, N. 19th and Izard St., Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the North Omaha School aka Izard School

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha had a hard time getting its public school system going. Once they got going, it took more than a decade to build a second school. However, when it opened on the outskirts of the city at North 17th and Izard Streets, the new school was the grandest building of its time. This is a history of the North Omaha School, aka the Izard School. Continue reading A History of the North Omaha School aka Izard School

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Americans, Biographies, Black athletes, Black businesspeople, Black leader, Black people, Black politicians, Education, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Legislators, Lost history, society3 Comments

Notable African American Women in Omaha History

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Black women in Omaha have done all kinds of work as mothers, businesswomen, teachers, ministers, politicians, and in other roles to make the community great. This is a history of some of the notable African American women in North Omaha. Continue reading Notable African American Women in Omaha History

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Baptist, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 24th Street, Segregation, White flight13 Comments
Immanuel Baptist Church, North 24th and Pinkney Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Immanuel Baptist Church

Adam F.C. Fletcher

A giant church building, a large congregation and lots of impact by Immanuel Baptist Church went on for more than 50 years in North Omaha. Today there’s no sign of this once-important place. This is a history of the church. Continue reading A History of Immanuel Baptist Church

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black spaces and places, Buildings, Economics, Education, historic preservation, Lost history, North 30th Street, schools4 Comments
Druid Hill Elementary School, North 30th and Spaulding Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Druid Hill School

Adam F.C. Fletcher

Some schools in Omaha were built in reaction to floods of new residents moving into neighborhoods unexpectedly. Others were built to attract new residents. Originally opened in 1885, the school at North 30th and Spaulding Street was the latter. This is a history of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Druid Hill School

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Bemis Park, Biographies, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, Jody Lovallo, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Mansions and estates, Official Omaha Landmark, Wealth5 Comments
Zabriskie Mansion, 3524 Hawthorne Avenue, the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Zabriskie Mansion in North Omaha by Jody Lovallo

Adam F.C. Fletcher

Adam’s Note: This is a guest article by Jody Lovallo in her continuing series about important women in North Omaha history. Check out the “You Might Like…” section below for links to her other articles. Enjoy “A History of the Zabriskie Mansion” by Jody Lovallo. Continue reading A History of the Zabriskie Mansion in North Omaha by Jody Lovallo

19th century, 20th century, Activism, Biographies, Black leader, Black politicians, historic preservation, Lost history, Organizations, Politics, RacismLeave a comment
Rev. Anna R. Woodbey (1855-1901), North Omaha, Nebraska

A Biography of Rev. Anna R. Woodbey

Adam F.C. Fletcher

One woman from North Omaha made it her life’s work to ban the demon’s spirit, juice, sauce, hooch, vino, and liquid courage from everywhere, all the time. This is a biography of Anna R. Woodbey. Continue reading A Biography of Rev. Anna R. Woodbey

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black people, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Geography, Historic houses, historic preservation, Houses, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Parks, Politics, real estate, Scandinavians, schools, Segregation, White flight5 Comments

A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood

Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses. Continue reading A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black businesses, Black organizations, Demolished buildings, Drug store, Lost history, Near North Side, North 24th Street, shopping, Social halls, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of 1324 North 24th Street

Adam Fletcher Sasse

In the course of a century, a lot of things can change in a neighborhood. The Near North Side of Omaha has had a lot of changes, with some buildings transitioning from vital to demolished with reckless abandon. This is … Continue reading A History of 1324 North 24th Street

20th century, Activism, Black organizations, Black people, Economics, Government, historic preservation, Long School, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, Poverty, Racism, Social services2 Comments
Lake-Charles Community Organization parade float, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Lake-Charles Community Organization

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of a short-lived neighborhood association with a long shadow over the history of the Near North Side neighborhood. Continue reading A History of the Lake-Charles Community Organization

20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Architecture, Buildings, business, Drug store, Economics, Food, Grocery store, historic preservation, Lost history, Restaurants, shopping, Wealth, White flight26 Comments
A history of Ames Plaza in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of the Ames Plaza, North Omaha’s Shopping Center

Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Ames Plaza, opened in 1960 at North 56th and Ames Avenue in then-Northwest Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Ames Plaza, North Omaha’s Shopping Center

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Architecture, Catholics, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, Cuming Street, Economics, historic preservation, Immigrants, Irish, Italians, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North Downtown, Official Omaha Landmark, Poverty, schools, White flight3 Comments
A History of North Omaha's Holy Family Catholic Church by Adam Fletcher Sasse, NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of the Holy Family Catholic Parish

Adam F.C. Fletcher

For more than 50 years, Holy Family Catholic has been among the most activist Catholic parishes in Omaha. Before that it was an Italian parish, and before that, Irish. Here’s a history. Continue reading A History of the Holy Family Catholic Parish

20th century, Ames Ave, Economics, Florence Boulevard, Lost history, Manufacturing, Saratoga2 Comments
Omaha 30, Omaha Motor Car Company, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Omaha Motor Car Company in North Omaha

Adam F.C. Fletcher

When the automobile industry was just getting started, every major city in the United States had at least one manufacturer. In Omaha, there were several including the Ottomobile, Ford trucks, and the Omaha Car, which lasted for just over a … Continue reading A History of the Omaha Motor Car Company in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, Demolished buildings, Economics, historic preservation, Lost history, ManufacturingLeave a comment
Murphy, Wasey and Company factory built at Spaulding Street and Belt Line Railway, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Murphy, Wasey and Company Factory in North Omaha

Adam F.C. Fletcher

In 1890, a major Detroit-based chair manufacturer called Murphy, Wasey and Company arrived in a big way in North Omaha. Located at 3167-77 Spaulding Street along what was then called North 32nd (aka John A. Creighton Boulevard) and the Belt … Continue reading A History of Murphy, Wasey and Company Factory in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Architects, Architecture, Buildings, business, Catholics, Churches, Culture, General history, Immigrants, Italians, Lost history, Near North Side, Neighborhoods, Religion, Segregation, Social halls, White flight, Wrecked buildings16 Comments
St. Alfio Society Parade in North Omaha, Nebraska, in 1949

A History of Italians in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha is a city of immigrants, and North Omaha is no exception. Along with its historic African American community and wealthy white settlers, the community has been home to Jews, Scandinavians, English and other Europeans. Among this plethora of diversity … Continue reading A History of Italians in North Omaha

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Black churches, Kountze Place, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North 24th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Presbyterian, Religion, Segregation, Wrecked buildings4 Comments
North Presbyterian Church, 3105 North 24th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

Adam F.C. Fletcher

Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

20th century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society, Wrecked buildings3 Comments
Hilltop Projects, North 30th and Lake Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes. Continue reading A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment
A History of the Pleasantview Public Housing Project in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the former Pleasantview Public Housing Projects in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Public housing, Segregation, Wrecked buildings2 Comments
"A History of Public Housing in North Omaha" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

Adam F.C. Fletcher

Public housing was introduced in Omaha in 1937 when the federal Housing Act was passed. This act made federal loans to the city for the construction of low-income public housing. This is a history of the public housing in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Black organizations, Black people, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Healthcare, historic preservation, Hospitals, Lost history, Near North Side, Public health, Segregation, White flight, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of Segregated Hospitals and Segregated Healthcare in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha was de facto segregated for more than 75 years. Jim Crow affected employment, education, housing, religious institutions, and more throughout the city. It also meant that African Americans would routinely and frequently be denied healthcare throughout the city. This is a history of Black hospitals in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Segregated Hospitals and Segregated Healthcare in Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black businesses, Black people, Black spaces and places, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, Lost history, Restaurants, society6 Comments
Hillcrest Mansion, 2711 Caldwell Street, North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha

Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is the story of a mansion in North Omaha built as a home to a wealthy real estate mogul that eventually became the site of a decades-long Black-owned business. Continue reading A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, Architects, Architecture, Florence Boulevard, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 16th Street, Parks, Segregation, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. Continue reading A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Architecture, Black churches, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, Religion, Segregation, Wrecked buildings3 Comments
St Philip Episcopal Church, North 21st Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, Architecture, Buildings, Expo Grounds, Florence Boulevard, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history, Wrecked buildings2 Comments
This is the Administration Building, aka the Administrative Arch, at the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Expo in North Omaha, Nebraska in 1898.

A History of the Administration Arch in North Omaha

Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Architecture, Biographies, Black businesses, Buildings, Drug store, historic preservation, Lost history, music, OPD, Pioneer era, Race riot, White flight1 Comment
Duffy Drugs, 2424 N. 24th St., North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Duffy Drugs

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs! Continue reading A History of Duffy Drugs