Category: Miller Park

• Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

  

  One of Omaha’s most important pioneers is remembered extensively in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 30, 2020

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, biography, business, doctors, Miller Park, Newspapers, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, White people

• A History of the Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue in North Omaha

  

  The Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue is one of North Omaha’s oldest, but hasn’t been restored and seems neglected. Here is its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 27, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Historic houses, Miller Park, NAACP, Normal house history, North 30th

• A History of North Omaha’s Fort Street Grocery Store

  

  When I grew up in the Miller Park neighborhood during the 1980s and 90s, there were only memories and rumors of what used to be. There were ghosts of busy shopping districts, a thriving school, beautiful churches and streetcars haunted the neighborhood. Some memories were so enticing that they made me imagine what was. One […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 2, 2019

  20th century, Buildings, Grocery store, houses, Miller Park

• A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds

  

  This is a biography of Everett S. Dodds, and prolific architect who designed many buildings in North Omaha from 1914 through 1940.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 17, 2019

  20th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, civic infrastructure, economics, Florence, Florence Boulevard, Florence Field, Historic houses, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Normal house history, Public housing, Saratoga, White flight

• A History of 5901 North 30th Street

  

  This is a history of the building at 5901 N. 30th, on the northeast corner of 30th and Laurel.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 29, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Black businesses, Black people, Buildings, business, Lost history, Miller Park, North 30th, White flight

• A Biography of James M. Parker

  This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 18, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, Americans, biography, business, economics, Florence, Florence Field, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Missouri River, North 30th, Pioneer era, Politics, real estate, Saratoga, wealthy

• A History of Mr. C’s Restaurant in North Omaha

  

  The storied Mister C’s restaurant may be gone, but its memories go on…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 6, 2017

  20th century, business, culture, ethnic groups, Food, Fort Omaha, Miller Park, nightlife, North 30th, society

• A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard

  

  A local home history reveals a 129-year-old barn nestled along a grand view in North Omaha…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 10, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, Lost history, Miller Park, Normal house history, North Omaha

• 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 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

• MY North Omaha History

  

  Adam Fletcher Sasse’s memories growing up in North Omaha, Nebraska in the 1980s and 1990s.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 20, 2016

  21st century, Miller Park, North Omaha, society

• A History of Pearl Memorial United Methodist Church in North Omaha

  

  From the 1890s through the 2000s, Pearl Memorial United Methodist Church stood as a beacon in North Omaha. This is it’s history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 6, 2016

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Churches, Miller Park, North 24th Street, poverty, White flight

• History of the Fort Omaha Balloon School

  Drifting high above North Omaha for 12 years, dirigibles and balloons that were lighter than air showed how Fort Omaha was central to US Army experimentation. This article shares the short history of the balloon school that showed so much promise early on.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 21, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, civic infrastructure, Fort Omaha, government, historic preservation, Lost history, Miller Park, North 30th

• 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…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 29, 2016

  19th century, 20th century, geography, Lost history, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Missouri River, water

• A History of the Miller Park Duplex Historic District in North Omaha

  

  Immediately after World War II, there was a rush of soldiers flush with government money that allowed them to buy homes and build families right away. A lot of North Omaha finished in-filling during this period, with houses constructed in just a few months and selling a lot quicker than that. Spread across a few streets in the Miller Park neighborhood, one set of these homes created an architecturally distinct area that should be designated as a historic district and preserved quickly.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 10, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, houses, Miller Park, society

• A History of North Omaha’s Belvedere Point Neighborhood

  

  A history of the Belvedere neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 1, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, Belvedere, civic infrastructure, Fontenelle, History of Nebraska, houses, Miller Park, North 30th

• A History of North Omaha’s Miller Park

  

  The Miller Park in North Omaha has a long history. There is no single right way to write about it, and if, after you’re done reading this entire article, you disagree with the way I’ve written this history, I invite you to write your own version. This is a history of North Omaha’s Miller Park. […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 11, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, government, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, North 24th Street, North 30th, parks

• History of Churches in North Omaha

  

  In its first 75 years, North Omaha was home to no fewer than four Jewish synagogues, six Catholic parishes and 50 Protestant congregations. These churches reflected the community’s diversity, including ethnic churches where only Italian, German, Norwegian, Danish and other languages were spoke. Within 25 years of Omaha’s founding, there were also several Black churches in the neighborhood north of downtown. Following is a history of churches in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 21, 2015

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, architecture, culture, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Miller Park, racism, religion, society

• A History of the Nebraska School for the Deaf in North Omaha

  

  In 1869, a Deaf man named William DeCoursey French founded the Nebraska School for the Deaf on 23 acres northwest of the City of Omaha. Today, the school is gone and the former campus is blended in with the rest of North Omaha. Its legacy is far from over though.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 23, 2015

  19th century, 20th century, Fontenelle, Miller Park, North Omaha, schools

• A History of Fort Omaha

  Nestled between the Miller Park neighborhood and Sorenson Parkway is a 150+ year old institution that’s been a powerhouse, a prison, a balloon school and a neglected surplus, and many other things. This is a short history of Fort Omaha. Growing Up by the Fort As a whole, Fort Omaha is a beautiful place with […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 7, 2015

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Americans, economics, government, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, Native Americans, society

• A History of the Viking Ship in North Omaha

  

  Suburbs need social clubs, and social clubs need swingin’ good fun! North Omaha’s Viking Ship was that place for more than 50 years before turning into a quasi-community center. Here’s the history of the Viking Ship, aka Birchwood Club aka The Prettiest Mile Club. Introduction As Omaha grew, it grew suburbs. The first master planned […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 1, 2015

  20th century, 21st century, culture, economics, historic preservation, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, society, White flight

• A History of Redlining in Omaha

  

  The history of North Omaha includes redlining starting during the 1920s, and being made illegal in the 1960s. This article explores that history, including the context in which it happened and some of the outcomes.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 2, 2015

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, crime, culture, Florence, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North Omaha, Omaha, Omaha Claim Club, Politics, racism, White flight

• Architectural Styles in North Omaha

  

  This is a summary of popular architectural styles in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 14, 2015

  architecture, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, North 24th Street

• An Interesting History of Fort Omaha

  

  This is an interesting history of Fort Omaha. Every school student in North Omaha is taught about the fort, that it existed and stuff happened there. But what they are taught and what the average Omahan knows pales in comparison to the actual history of the place. Here are five interesting facts about Fort Omaha. […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 20, 2015

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Florence, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, schools

• A History of Streetcars in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of streetcars in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 12, 2015

  19th century, 20th century, African Americans, Benson, civic infrastructure, culture, East Omaha, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Omaha, racism, Saratoga