This is a history of North Omaha’s Ponca Road, providing an important lifeline in the Ponca Hills for more than a century!
Category Archives: Missouri River
North Omaha History Episode 1: Fur Traders
A podcast about the history of fur trading in Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse and Steve Sleeper for NorthOmahaHistory.com
A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska
Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history.
A History of Omaha’s North Downtown
This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.
A Biography of James M. Parker
This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.
A History of Sand Point Beach and Lakeview Amusement Park
A lost amusement park haunts nobody’s memories, and some even deny it ever existed. This is Lakeview Amusement Park and the Sand Point Beach.
A Biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo
This is a biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo.
A History of the Prairie Park Club
Hidden away in North Omaha was a social club that held the middle class and its neighborhood.
A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman
This is a history of the Wyman Heights neighborhood in North Omaha by guest author Patrick Wyman.
A History of Truck Farms in East Omaha
One part of Omaha has stayed in touch with its agricultural roots for more than a century. This is a history of small family farms and the changing landscape in East Omaha.
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.
A History of Cabannè’s Trading Post in North Omaha
This is a short history of Cabanne’s Post in North Omaha.
A History of North Omaha’s Fort Lisa
This is a history of North Omaha’s Fort Lisa, including its location, history and more.
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…
A History of Carter Lake
Everything begins somewhere. For Omaha’s Carter Lake, it was as a fun-filled day in the water for all kinds of people. Following is the early history of the place. It includes a waterfront boardwalk, hotels, a resort, clubs and an amusement park.
