Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history.
Category: Missouri River
A Biography of Levi Carter
A wealthy industrialist worked hard, then died. His wife gave the City of Omaha a lot of money to commemorate his life, and today the name is all over East Omaha. This is a biography of Levi Carter.
A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha
Built on the rock bottom of the Missouri River, dreams of today’s Mormon Bridge go back to 1846. This article explores the history of the bridge, the ferries, the politics and more.
A History of the Carter White Lead Company Factory in East Omaha
For 40 years, one plant poisoned North Omaha with heinous disregard. This is a history of the Carter White Lead Company factory in East Omaha.
A History of the Ponca Road
This is a history of North Omaha’s Ponca Road, providing an important lifeline in the Ponca Hills for more than a century!
North Omaha History Episode 1: Fur Traders
A podcast about the history of fur trading in Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse and Steve Sleeper for NorthOmahaHistory.com
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.
History of Omaha’s North Downtown
This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.
A Biography of James M. Parker
This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.
A History of Sand Point Beach and Lakeview Amusement Park
A lost amusement park haunts nobody’s memories, and some even deny it ever existed. This is Lakeview Amusement Park and the Sand Point Beach.
A Biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo
This is a biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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