Category: Prairie Park

20th century, Biographies, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Clubs, Demolished buildings, Middle class, Ownership, Prairie Park, real estate, Redlining, Saratoga, Segregation, Social clubs, society, Subdivision, White peopleLeave a comment
B.J. Scannell (1861-1960)

A Biography of B.J. Scannell

Adam Fletcher Sasse

B.J. Scannell (1861-1960) significantly impacted North Omaha’s development as a businessman and community leader. Continue reading A Biography of B.J. Scannell

20th century, Carter Lake, Culture, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Economics, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, music, Organizations, Prairie Park, Segregation, Social clubs, societyLeave a comment
Prairie Park Clubhouse, 2605 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111

A History of the Prairie Park Club

Adam F.C. Fletcher

In the late 1900s, Omahans formed social clubs like the Prairie Park Club to enhance community ties. Established in 1909, it hosted numerous social events and activities. Learn what happened to it here. Continue reading A History of the Prairie Park Club