Category: history

The Lost Monument by Michele Wyman

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date May 30, 2017
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The Omaha history mystery of the lost monument is unravelled by guest author Michele Wyman.

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A History of Higher Education in North Omaha

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date May 21, 2017
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Creighton University, University of Omaha, Metro Community College, Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Grace University all had homes in North Omaha.

Colleges, universities and other higher education institutions are scattered throughout North Omaha history. Here’s a summary.

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A History of Railroads in North Omaha

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date April 26, 2017
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Looking south towards downtown from the top of the Nebraska Consolidated Mills on North 16th, you can see the Nicholas Street Viaduct in the center of the pic. The Missouri Pacific Railroad freight house is on right (west) and the CMO ice house is to the left left (east).

Its an understatement to say that railroads helped build North Omaha; they were absolutely vital. Here’s a summary of their history.

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

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date April 26, 2017
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This is an aerial pic taken in 1958 of the intersection at N. 24th and Fort Streets.

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

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A History of the North Omaha Gene Eppley Boys Club

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date April 6, 2017
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A sign on the site of the future Gene Eppley Boys' Club in 1961.

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.

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A History of North Omaha’s Fort Lisa

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date February 17, 2017
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The Fort Lisa historical marker on J.J. Pershing Drive at Hummel Park. Photo by Michaela Armetta.

This is a history of North Omaha’s Fort Lisa, including its location, history and more.

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The Recent History of 24th and Lake

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date February 15, 2017
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Modern History of North 24th and Lake Streets, clockwise from upper left: Carver Bank, Dreamland Plaza, Love's Jazz and Art Center, Fair Deal Village MarketPlace, Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Cornerstone Plaza, Lake Point Center, Omaha Technology Business Center

This is a modern history of North 24th and Lake Streets in North Omaha. Several buildings and initiatives are detailed.