This is an August 17, 1888, ad from the Omaha Daily Herald for the "Siege of Sebastopol" performance opening in North Omaha, Nebraska August 30, 1888.

A History of the Sebastapol Amphitheater in North Omaha

This is a history of the Sebastapol Amphitheater in North Omaha, Nebraska, where thousands were entertained in 1888.

This is a then-and-now comparison pic of N. 16th and Pratt Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska, in 1927 and in 2022. Pic on left courtesy of the Durham Museum.

A History of 3702 North 16th Street

This is a history of 3702 North 16th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska.

This is part of the Jefferson Square looking towards North 16th and Cass Streets in Omaha, Nebrsaka, in 1950. Courtesy of the Durham Museum.

A History of Jefferson Square Park

This is a history of the Jefferson Square Park, the first park and the site of the first school in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

This is a history of Omaha’s first public park; first public school; it’s Native American neighborhood; and it’s “Hobo Park,” all wrapped up in one. This is a history of Jefferson Square in Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a then-and-now comparison graphic of the Manderson Inn, 3724 N. 16th St., at North 16th and Manderson Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska, in 1927 and in 2022.

A History of the Manderson Inn

This is a history of the Manderson Inn, which stood at North 16th and Manderson Streets for over 50 years.

A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

This is a history of the Sherman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska.

This was the Houska Market at 2621 North 16th Street from circa 1890 to 1913. Later it was home to Paul's Market from 1946 to c. 1975.

A History of 2621 North 16th Street

Here is a history of one of the buildings that’s been gone from North Omaha for more than 40 years, 2621 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.

N. 16th and Locust Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Grand Theater

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

The Climmie, 2514 N. 16th St., North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of The Climmie

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

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.

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.

Omaha Casket Company factory, 1618-24 Izard Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

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.

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.

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!

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.

A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

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

This is a map showing Omaha's Chinatown, which was "4 blocks surrounding 12th and Dodge." There are other notable sites included too.

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!

This is an 1895 ad for the Charles Street Bicycle Park.

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.

1857 Nebraska Territory map showing Saratoga

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.

Booth Memorial Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska

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.

George Smith Farm, North Omaha, Nebraska

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.

Corby Theater, 2801 N. 16th St., North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Corby Theater

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

The Sherman, 2501 N. 16th St., North Omaha, Nebraska

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.

History of Omaha’s North Downtown

This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.