19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belvedere, business, Civic Infrastructure, Druid Hill, Economics, Environment, Florence, Florence Field, Fort Omaha, Gifford Park, Long School, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Monmouth Park, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Ponca Hills, Streets2 Comments

A History of North 30th Street

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of N. 30th Street in North Omaha, extending from Dodge Street into the Ponca Hills, from 1854 to the present day. Continue reading A History of North 30th Street

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Missouri River, Parks, Ponca Hills, real estateLeave a comment

A History of Dodge Park

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Dodge Park in North Omaha, Nebraska, including a biography Nathan Phillips Dodge Jr. (1872-1950). Continue reading A History of Dodge Park

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Art, Lost history, Mansions and estates, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Ponca Hills, real estate, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of the Latenser Round House

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the history of the 1930 Latenser Round House in the Ponca Hills, as well as the other Latenser houses surrounding it. Continue reading A History of the Latenser Round House

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Culture, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White people, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

January 28, 2022November 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the lost Blue Windows home, a one-time iconic residence in the Ponca Hills of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ponca Hills, schools5 Comments

A History of the Ponca School

January 21, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha has several historic schools. Their past is largely lost though, and few around still celebrate the stories lived in those schools or the communities that grew up around them. This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most historic schools, called the Ponca School. Continue reading A History of the Ponca School

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Florence, Government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Missouri River, Mormons, North 30th Street, Politics, Ponca Hills, Wyman Heights10 Comments

A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

January 30, 2020May 23, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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. Continue reading A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Buildings, Crime, Food, Grocery store, historic preservation, nightlife, Ponca Hills8 Comments

A History of the Forgot Store

April 15, 2019August 9, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

A grocery store at the end of the road for the forgetful became a bar, and now stands tall in Ponca Hills. Learn about the history of the Forgot Store. Continue reading A History of the Forgot Store

16th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Geography, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Native Americans, Neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White flight32 Comments

A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

May 29, 2018November 7, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account… Continue reading A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

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

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