Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history.
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A History of North Omaha’s “Doc” George Smith
The story of Doc George Smith, a longtime civil servant and respected mentor among pioneer Omahans.
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 History of North Omaha’s Scriptown
This is a history of Scriptown in the Nebraska Territory.
A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman
This is a history of the Wyman Heights neighborhood in North Omaha by guest author Patrick Wyman.
A History of the Minne Lusa Creek in North Omaha
The Minne Lusa Creek used to run wild through North Omaha. Here’s its short story…
A History of the Omaha Municipal Beach
Located at 809 Carter Lake Drive North, Municipal Beach was a success, and for decades on every good swimming day all summer long a thousand people swamped Omaha’s Municipal Beach to enjoy sun, fun and good times. It was located there from 1919 through to the 1950s, enjoying massive popularity, an influx of money from the US federal government, and a place in many older peoples’ memories still today.
A History of Carter Lake
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.
