Benson, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle Boulevard, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Near North Side, North Omaha, SaratogaLeave a comment

A North Omaha History Map

July 14, 2024October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Here’s a special treat for readers. Following is a map of historic places in North Omaha created on Google Maps. Continue reading A North Omaha History Map

20th century, Bridges, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Industry, Locust Street, Lost history, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Poverty, WealthLeave a comment

A History of the East Omaha Factory District

May 3, 2024October 11, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the East Omaha Factory District, which existed from the 1880s through 1936. Continue reading A History of the East Omaha Factory District

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Focus: East Omaha History

April 24, 2024June 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

East Omaha was a town north of the City of Omaha that stood for 75 years. Since then, the name has become synonymous with the area of the city east of Florence Boulevard and North 14th Street and north of Carter Lake. Following are my articles related to this area. Continue reading Focus: East Omaha History

19th century, 20th century, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Missouri River, schoolsLeave a comment

A History of the Beechwood School

February 20, 2024April 22, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the old Beechwood School, located in east Omaha from 1881 to 1947. Continue reading A History of the Beechwood School

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, East Omaha, Fort Street, Integration, North 16th Street, schools, Segregation, Sherman4 Comments

A History of Sherman Elementary School

February 19, 2024April 22, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of a 130-plus year old school in east Omaha called Sherman Elementary School. Continue reading A History of Sherman Elementary School

20th century, 21st century, East Omaha, Fort Street, Neighborhoods, Sherman, Subdivision2 Comments

A History of the Lakewood Gardens Neighborhood

January 31, 2024April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Lakewood Gardens neighborhood in east Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Lakewood Gardens Neighborhood

20th century, Bridges, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Locust Street, Railroads, Transportation2 Comments

A History of the Locust Street Viaduct

January 16, 2024May 3, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This article is called “A History of the Locust Street Viaduct” and was written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Locust Street Viaduct

Carter Lake, East Omaha, History Tours, Neighborhoods3 Comments

East Omaha History Tour

April 27, 2023April 28, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a tour of historic sites located in East Omaha, including within the City of Omaha and Carter Lake, Iowa. Continue reading East Omaha History Tour

20th century, Black businesses, Black History, Carter Lake, East Omaha, Economics, Farming, Ownership, real estate1 Comment

A History of Edgewood Park, Omaha’s First Black-Owned Subdivision

November 28, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of a Black-owned real estate addition in East Omaha, Nebraska called Edgewood Park. Continue reading A History of Edgewood Park, Omaha’s First Black-Owned Subdivision

20th century, 21st century, Carter Lake, Central Park, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Economics, Environment, Fontenelle Boulevard, Fort Omaha, Geography, Highways, Monmouth Park, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North 72nd Street, Streets, White flight1 Comment

A History of the Sorensen Parkway

October 28, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Sorenson Parkway in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Sorensen Parkway

20th century, business, East Omaha, events, Transportation4 Comments

A History of an Air Field in East Omaha

October 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Pulitzer Field, aka Olson Field, aka Steele Field in East Omaha. Continue reading A History of an Air Field in East Omaha

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Economics, Historic districts, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, White people14 Comments

A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

June 25, 2022June 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Sherman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, East Omaha, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Manufacturing, Missouri River, Wealth1 Comment

A Biography of Levi Carter

October 26, 2020October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A Biography of Levi Carter

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Carter Lake, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Industry, Manufacturing, Missouri River, Parks, Public health, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

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

January 20, 2020May 3, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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. Continue reading A History of the Carter White Lead Company Factory in East Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Cafes, Carter Lake, diners, East Omaha, Food, historic preservation, North 16th Street, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Nite Hawkes Cafe in East Omaha

January 9, 2020November 7, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Nite Hawkes Cafe, located at North 16th and Grand Avenue since 1942! Continue reading A History of the Nite Hawkes Cafe in East Omaha

20th century, Architecture, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Economics, ghosts, Government, historic preservation, Lost history, Poverty, schools, weather, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of Pershing School

April 26, 2019May 3, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of East Omaha’s demolished Pershing School in the former District 61. Continue reading A History of Pershing School

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, Settlements1 Comment

A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

January 28, 2019February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history. Continue reading A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

21st century, Amusement parks, Architecture, business, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Economics, historic preservation, Lost history, Missouri River, Parks, society, Wealth, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of Sand Point Beach and Lakeview Amusement Park

May 8, 2018August 7, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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. Continue reading A History of Sand Point Beach and Lakeview Amusement Park

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Carter Lake, East Omaha, Guest author, historic preservation, Industry, Jody Lovallo, Lost history, Missouri River, Parks, Wealth1 Comment

A Biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo

May 3, 2018May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo. Continue reading A Biography of Selina Carter Cornish by Jody Lovallo

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Economics, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Poverty, Water1 Comment

A History of Omaha’s Winspear Triangle

May 2, 2018March 11, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Winspear Triangle was a contested land north of downtown, filled with poor people, planned with poor ideas and barely actualized in the present times. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Winspear Triangle

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People, places and events from the history of North Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse

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