Category: history

• A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

  

  This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 14, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, African Americans, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, crime, economics, government, history, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, poverty, Race riot, racism, schools, Segregation, society, White people

• A History of McMillan Magnet Center

  

  This is a history of McMillan Magnet Middle School, which was originally planned as North Junior High School, and operated as McMillan Junior High School, in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 23, 2022

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Florence Field, history, racism, schools, Segregation

• A Biography of North Omaha’s Ollie William Jackson

  

  Ollie Jackson was pinned with being a notorious criminal in the hire of Tom Dennison. This is his biography.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 2, 2021

  19th century, 20th century, Black leader, Black people, Black politicians, Black spaces and places, crime, Forest Lawn burial, government, history, Near North Side

• A History of Relations between Jews and African Americans in Omaha

  

  This is a history of relations between Black people and Jews in Omaha, Nebraska. It details instances, occasions, places and spaces where the Jewish community interacted with the Black community in the city.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 29, 2021

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Activism, African Americans, Black people, Black politicians, Black spaces and places, business, Civil Rights Movement, culture, economics, Europeans, Historic districts, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, industry, Jewish, Lake Street, Legislators, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Politics, poverty, Race riot, racism, religion, Segregation, wealthy, White flight, White people

• History of Department Stores in Benson

  

  The Benson Commercial Historic District has been home to several department stores. This is a history of the Omaha neighborhood’s stores.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 12, 2020

  20th century, Benson, Buildings, business, economics, history, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Military Avenue

• A History of Winter Quarters

  

  In 1846, a town emerged on the western bank of the Missouri River. Although it only existed for a few years, there were a lot of elements that resembled a regular town, and its impact is still felt today. This is a history of Winter Quarters in the Indian Country. Terrorized by religious extremists in […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 26, 2020

  19th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Florence, government, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Monmouth Park, Mormons, North 30th, Pioneer era, religion

• “An Overview of North Omaha History” Presentation Notes

  

  These are presentation notes and links from Adam Fletcher Sasse’s April 28, 2020 presentation called “An Overview of North Omaha History.”

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 30, 2020

  historic preservation, history, North Omaha

• A History of the Old Plantation in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Old Plantation, a display at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in North Omaha in 1898.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 15, 2020

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, Black people, Black spaces and places, culture, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, history, racism

• A Biography of Bertha Calloway

  

  This is a biography of historian and North Omaha leader Bertha Calloway (1925-2017). She was a Civil Rights activist, museum founder, historian, author, student, educator, speaker, promoter, playwright, journalist, administrator, mentor, wife and mother.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 5, 2020

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Black leader, Black organizations, culture, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side

• History of the Omaha Rockets Independent Black Baseball Team

  

  This is a history of the Omaha Rockets, an independent Black baseball team from 1947 to 1950.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 25, 2019

  20th century, biography, Black organizations, economics, history, Lost history, Segregation, Sports

• A History of Italians in North Omaha

  

  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 are Italians from across their homeland who came for jobs, homes and connections. More than […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, business, Catholics, Churches, culture, Demolished buildings, history, Immigrants, Italians, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, religion, Segregation, Social halls, White flight

• A History of the Omaha NAACP

  

  This is a history of the Omaha NAACP chapter, including locations, people, successes and challenges since it was founded in 1915.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 15, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, Black organizations, Civil Rights Movement, history, Lost history, NAACP, Politics, racism, wealthy

• A History of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

  

  Mt. Moriah Baptist Church was founded in 1884, and has been a cornerstone Black church in North Omaha since then. This is a history of the church.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, history, North 24th Street, religion, Segregation

• A Biography of Matthew Stelly

  

  This is a biography of Matthew Stelly, a historian, organizer and agitator in North Omaha for more than 35 years.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 11, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, Activism, biography, Black people, history, Organizations, racism

• Protected: Drawing North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse

  

  There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 10, 2018

  Architects, architecture, Art, Books, Buildings, history, houses, schools

• A History of the North Side Bank

  

  The North Side Bank was a pioneer-era fixture that lasted in the the 1990s! Here’s its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 18, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, business, economics, Florence, history, Lost history, Pioneer era, wealthy

• A History of the Carter Lake Club

  

  Summer fun turned into a permanent development in the city of Carter Lake.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 2, 2018

  20th century, Carter Lake, history, Lost history, music, nightlife, Organizations, theaters

• A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

  

  This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 22, 2018

  18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Churches, culture, economics, ethnic groups, historic preservation, history, Lost history, North Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, racism, wealthy

• A History of the Public Library in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Charles B. Washington North Branch of the Omaha Public Library.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 4, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Ames Ave, architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, Education, government, history, North Omaha, Organizations, Saratoga

• A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Hamilton Streets

  

  The intersection of 40th and Hamilton has a rich legacy affecting several neighborhoods. This is a history of this historic district.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 21, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Belt Line Railway, civic infrastructure, economics, history, Intersection, Lost history, North 40th Street, North Omaha, theaters, White flight

• The Lost Monument by Michele Wyman

  

  The Omaha history mystery of the lost monument is unravelled by guest author Michele Wyman.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 30, 2017

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 20th century, 21st century, civic infrastructure, Expo grounds, Guest author, history, Lost history, Miller Park, parks, water

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 21, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, civic infrastructure, government, history, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history, Organizations, schools, society

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 26, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, business, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, history, History of Nebraska, industry, Lost history, Missouri River, society, transportation

• A History of the 24th and Fort Intersection in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the buildings at North 24th and Fort Streets in the Miller Park neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 26, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, business, Churches, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, Grocery store, historic preservation, history, Intersection, Lost history, Miller Park, nightlife, North 24th Street, racism, society, theaters, White flight

• A History of the North Omaha Gene Eppley Boys Club

  

  The North Omaha Gene Eppley Boys’ Club was the cradle of youth engagement for a generation of young men. This is a history of the facility.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 6, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, architecture, culture, economics, historic preservation, history, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, poverty, society