This is the history of the Fort Omaha School, a grade school once located in the Miller Park neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska.
Category: Miller Park
Biography of Dr. George L. Miller
One of Omaha’s most important pioneers is remembered extensively in North Omaha.
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.
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 … More
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.
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.
A Biography of James M. Parker
This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.
A History of Mr. C’s Restaurant in North Omaha
The storied Mister C’s restaurant may be gone, but its memories go on…
A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard
A local home history reveals a 129-year-old barn nestled along a grand view in North Omaha…
The Lost Monument by Michele Wyman
The Omaha history mystery of the lost monument is unravelled by guest author Michele Wyman.
A History of the Intersection of North 24th and Fort Streets
This is a history of the buildings at North 24th and Fort Streets in the Miller Park neighborhood.
MY North Omaha History
Adam Fletcher Sasse’s memories growing up in North Omaha, Nebraska in the 1980s and 1990s.
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.
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.
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 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.
A History of North Omaha’s Belvedere Point Neighborhood
A history of the Belvedere neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska.
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, … More
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.
A History of the Nebraska School for the Deaf
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.
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 … More
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 … More
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.
Architectural Styles in North Omaha
This is a summary of popular architectural styles in North Omaha.
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 … More
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