Category: North 16th Street

• A History of Relations between Jews and African Americans in Omaha

  

  This is a history of relations between Black people and Jews in Omaha, Nebraska. It details instances, occasions, places and spaces where the Jewish community interacted with the Black community in the city.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 29, 2021

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Activism, African Americans, Black people, Black politicians, Black spaces and places, business, Civil Rights Movement, culture, economics, Europeans, Historic districts, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, industry, Jewish, Lake Street, Legislators, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Politics, poverty, Race riot, racism, religion, Segregation, wealthy, White flight, White people

• A History of the Grand Theater in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Grand Theater near N. 16th and Locust. It was open from 1914 to 1931, and stands still today.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 19, 2021

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Baptist, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 16th Street, theaters, Theaters, Theaters

• A History of The Climmie

  

  This is a history the Climmie, a rowhouse at 2514 N. 16th St. in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 20, 2021

  20th century, 21st century, Apartments, architecture, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, economics, Historic houses, North 16th, North 16th Street, poverty, racism, White flight

• History of Bakeries in North Omaha

  

  Once located all over North Omaha, there are few bakeries left — but lots of memories! This is an account of some of the bakeries from the community’s history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 8, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Bakery, business, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Europeans, historic preservation, Immigrants, Jewish, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th, North Omaha

• History of the Tip Top Products Company

  

  Millions of bobby pins, pink hair curlers, and other products came flying out of the Tip Top Products Company factories in Omaha. This is a history of the company.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 27, 2020

  20th century, Buildings, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, economics, industry, Manufacturing, North 16th Street, North Downtown

• History of the Omaha Casket Company

  

  A tornado and a fire couldn’t stop the Omaha Casket Company, which made boxes for the dead in North Omaha from 1892 to 1939.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 25, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, Ames Ave, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, business, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, industry, Lost history, Manufacturing, North 16th Street, North 30th

• A Timeline of the History of Saratoga

  

  This is a timeline of the history of the Saratoga neighborhood in North Omaha, including the intersection of 24th and Ames. Included here are events, places and people central to the neighborhood’s existence as a pioneer town, leafy suburb, and a seemingly abandoned urban neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 16, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Avenue, architecture, Belt Line, Buildings, business, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, Expo grounds, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, houses, industry, Intersection, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Organizations, Politics, Saratoga, wealthy, White flight

• A History of the Nite Hawkes Cafe in East Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Nite Hawkes Cafe, located at North 16th and Grand Avenue since 1942!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 9, 2020

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Cafes, Carter Lake, Demolished buildings, diners, East Omaha, Food, historic preservation, North 16th Street

• A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

  

  Public housing was introduced in Omaha in 1937 when the federal Housing Act was passed. This act made federal loans to the city for the construction of low-income public housing. This is a history of the public housing in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 26, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, civic infrastructure, Demolished buildings, ethnic groups, Historic houses, Lost history, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th, Public housing, Segregation

• A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

  

  This is a history of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 18, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, Architects, architecture, Demolished buildings, Florence Boulevard, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 16th Street, parks, Segregation

• A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld

  

  Adam’s Note: This is a special exposè on a rarely-acknowledged but vitally important part of Omaha’s history. Written by local historian Ryan Roenfeld, I believe this history of Omaha’s Chinatown is necessary, vibrant and just a beginning, albeit a deep one! Share your thoughts in the comments section!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 5, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, biography, Buildings, business, crime, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Food, historic preservation, Lost history, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Organizations, Politics, poverty, racism, religion, Restaurants, Ryan Roenfeld, Segregation, society, storytelling

• A History of the Charles Street Bicycle Park in North Omaha by Ryan Roenfeld

  

  Tucked away in the Near North Side was the Charles Bicycle Track. This is its history as told by Ryan Roenfeld.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 29, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, culture, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Organizations, parks, Ryan Roenfeld, Sports

• 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

• A History of the Salvation Army Hospital in North Omaha

  

  The Omaha Salvation Army Women’s Hospital was home to many babies in the city’s history. This is a history about the facility.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 16, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Buildings, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, poverty, Public health, society

• A History of North Omaha’s “Doc” George Smith

  

  The story of Doc George Smith, a longtime civil servant and respected mentor among pioneer Omahans.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, biography, civic infrastructure, geography, government, houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics

• A History of the Corby Theater

  

  This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 18, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Lost history, nightlife, North 16th Street, Race riot, theaters, Theaters, Theaters, White flight

• A History of The Sherman Apartments

  

  This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most important historical landmarks, The Sherman apartments on North 16th Street.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 17, 2018

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Architects, architecture, Buildings, economics, Expo grounds, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, racism, wealthy

• 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 History of the Demolition of the Trans-Mississippi Expo

  

  This is a history of the demolition of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898 and the Greater America Exposition of 1899.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 6, 2017

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, civic infrastructure, economics, government, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, parks, real estate

• A History of a Sod House in North Omaha

  

  This is the history of a sod house in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 6, 2017

  20th century, culture, Expo grounds, Food, Historic houses, Lost history, North 16th Street

• New Market

  

  The New Market was a large open air market along North 16th Street.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 27, 2017

  20th century, business, Food, Grocery store, Near North Side, North 16th Street

• 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 Lane Drug Stores in North Omaha

  

  Lane Drug had three locations in North Omaha, and each one left a lasting impression on a lot of people.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 26, 2017

  20th century, Ames Ave, business, Lost history, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North Omaha

• A History of Gas Stations in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of gas stations in North Omaha, Nebraska

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 28, 2016

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, business, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, Lost history, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th

• A History of the North Omaha Tidy House Factory

  

  Chemical innovation, middle class industrial jobs, company sell-outs and corporate espionage mark the history of one building on North 16th Street. This is a history of the former North Omaha Tidy House factory.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 2, 2016

  20th century, architecture, business, economics, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street