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A History of 1324 North 24th Street

In the course of a century, a lot of things can change in a neighborhood. The Near North Side of Omaha has had a lot of changes, with some buildings transitioning from vital to demolished with reckless abandon. This is a history of the building once located at 1324 North 24th Street. The neighborhoods between […]

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A History of Creighton University

1879 Creighton College, Omaha, Nebraska
This is a circa 1879 image of Creighton College standing on the edge of frontier Omaha.

This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.

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A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

St. John's Catholic Church, N. 25th and California Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a c1899 pic of St. John's with Creighton Hall next to it.

This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school.

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A History of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha

Creighton University Observatory
This is a 1921 pic of the Creighton University Observatory.

One building on the Creighton University campus is among the oldest and places a significant role in the history of field of astronomy. However, it is off limits to the public! Here is a history of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha. The first telescope was purchased by John A. Creighton for the university in […]

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A History of Creighton Hall in North Omaha

Creighton Hall, North 25th and California Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is an 1889 image of Creighton College at North 24th and California Streets.

The oldest building at Creighton University has changed radically over the years. However, hints of its past show inside and outside, and wait to be discovered by history explorers! This is a history of the Creighton Hall in North Omaha. Opened as the Creighton College in 1878, the Creighton Hall was called the Administration Building […]

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A History of Creighton High School in North Omaha

Creighton University, North 25th and California Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a circa 1910 postcard of Creighton University.

This is a history of Creighton High School that was in North Omaha, Nebraska.

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A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

Dreamland Ballroom in the Jewell Building, North 24th and Grant Streets, North Omaha, Nebraska.
This is a 1942 ad for the Dreamland Ballroom at North 24th and Grant Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more.