Category: Missouri River

• A History of the Florence Ferry

  

  Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 22, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, civic infrastructure, Florence, Missouri River, Mormons, Pioneer era, transportation

• A Biography of Levi Carter

  

  A wealthy industrialist worked hard, then died. His wife gave the City of Omaha a lot of money to commemorate his life, and today the name is all over East Omaha. This is a biography of Levi Carter.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 26, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, biography, East Omaha, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Manufacturing, Missouri River, wealthy

• A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

  

  Built on the rock bottom of the Missouri River, dreams of today’s Mormon Bridge go back to 1846. This article explores the history of the bridge, the ferries, the politics and more.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 30, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, civic infrastructure, economics, Florence, government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Missouri River, Mormons, North 30th, Politics, Ponca Hills, Wyman Heights

• A History of the Carter White Lead Company Factory in East Omaha

  

  For 40 years, one plant poisoned North Omaha with heinous disregard. This is a history of the Carter White Lead Company factory in East Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 20, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Carter Lake, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, industry, Manufacturing, Missouri River, parks, Public health

• A History of the Ponca Road

  

  This is a history of North Omaha’s Ponca Road, providing an important lifeline in the Ponca Hills for more than a century!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 15, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, civic infrastructure, Florence, government, historic preservation, Missouri River, streets, transportation

• 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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 28, 2019

  16th century, 17th century, 18th century, Fur trading, Lost history, Missouri River, Podcast

  NebraskaHistory, NorthOmahaHistory, OmahaHistory, Podcast

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 28, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Carter Lake, civic infrastructure, East Omaha, Expo grounds, geography, government, History of Nebraska, industry, Lost history, Missouri River, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, poverty, Railroads, real estate, Saratoga

• History of Omaha’s North Downtown

  

  This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 31, 2018

  18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, business, civic infrastructure, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Food, History of Nebraska, industry, Lost history, Military, Missouri River, Near North Side, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, Segregation, society, transportation

• 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 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 8, 2018

  21st century, Amusement parks, architecture, business, Carter Lake, civic infrastructure, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, economics, historic preservation, Lost history, Missouri River, parks, society, wealthy

• A Biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo

  

  This is a biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 3, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, biography, Carter Lake, East Omaha, Guest author, historic preservation, industry, Jody Lovallo, Lost history, Missouri River, parks, wealthy

• A History of the Prairie Park Club

  

  Hidden away in North Omaha was a social club that held the middle class and its neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 30, 2018

  20th century, Carter Lake, culture, East Omaha, economics, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, music, Organizations, society

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 16, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, economics, Florence, geography, Historic houses, houses, Missouri River, North 30th, real estate, society, wealthy, Wyman Heights

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 27, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Carter Lake, culture, East Omaha, economics, Food, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, poverty, society, water

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 26, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, business, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, history, History of Nebraska, industry, Lost history, Missouri River, society, transportation

• A History of Cabanné’s Trading Post in North Omaha

  

  This is a short history of Cabanne’s Post in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 17, 2017

  19th century, Americans, economics, English, Florence, French, Fur trading, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, Native Americans, racism

• A History of North Omaha’s Fort Lisa

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 17, 2017

  18th century, business, French, history, History of Nebraska, Missouri River, North Omaha, Politics, Spanish

• 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 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 28, 2013

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Belt Line Railway, business, Carter Lake, civic infrastructure, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, geography, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, nightlife, Politics, transportation, water