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History of Bakeries in North Omaha

History of Bakeries in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com
History of Bakeries in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

Once located all over North Omaha, there are few bakeries left — but lots of memories! This is an account of some of the bakeries from the community’s history.

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History of Hungarians in North Omaha

This is a picture of Omaha Second Presbyterian Church that later became B'nai Jacob Anshe Sholem, once located at North 24th and Nicholas Streets.
The Second Presbyterian Church was built in 1890 at 1109 North 24th Street. In 1908, it became a Jewish synagogue called B'nai Jacob Anshe Sholem.

One of Omaha’s most distinct immigrant populations has nearly disappeared from the city’s identity. This is a history of Hungarians in Omaha.

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19th century 20th century 21st century African Americans Architects architecture Demolished buildings ethnic groups historic preservation Immigrants Jewish Near North Side North 24th Street schools Segregation

A History of Kellom School

1950 Kellom School, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a 1950 photo of students in a history project at Kellom School.

What do Fred Astaire, Roger and Gale Sayers, Bob Gibson, Bob Boozer, Michael Anania, Brenda Council, and former Omaha mayor Johnny Rosenblatt all have in common? Born in the Near North Side, each attended the same school. That same building is a neighborhood institution with deep roots going back at least 140 years in Omaha’s past. This is a history of North Omaha’s Kellom School.

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A Tour of the 24th and Lake Historic District

Looking north from N. 24th and Grant, the "Edholm and Sherman" building on the right was south of the Blue Lion.

This is a tour of vital places in North Omaha’s 24th and Lake Historic District, as well as essential events and important people. There are also links to find more information about each item listed.

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North Omaha Chronicles, 12-22-19

This is North Omaha Chronicles "How Do We Remember People Long Gone", 12-22-19. Copyright 2019 Adam Fletcher Sasse. All rights reserved.

This is North Omaha Chronicles “How Do We Remember People Long Gone”, 12-22-19. Copyright 2019 Adam Fletcher Sasse. All rights reserved.

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19th century 20th century 21st century Comic - North Omaha Chronicles Jewish

North Omaha Chronicles, 12-21-19

This is North Omaha Chronicles "A LOT of Jewish Places", 12-21-19. Copyright 2019 Adam Fletcher Sasse. All rights reserved.

This is North Omaha Chronicles “A LOT of Jewish Places”, 12-21-19. Copyright 2019 Adam Fletcher Sasse. All rights reserved.