The Benson Commercial Historic District has been home to several department stores. This is a history of the Omaha neighborhood's stores.
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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. "A relic of the Mormon … Continue reading A History of Winter Quarters
“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."
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.
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.
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.
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 … Continue reading A History of Italians in North Omaha
