Category: 24th and Lake

• A History of Metoyer’s BBQ

  

  This is a history of Metoyer’s BBQ in North Omaha, Nebraska, which was open from 1958 to 1985.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 13, 2022

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, North 24th Street, Restaurants

• A History of the Calhoun Hotel

  

  This is a history of the Calhoun Hotel, a Black hotel at 2423 Lake Street in North Omaha from 1946 to 1962.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 26, 2022

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesspeople, Black hotels, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Hotels, Lake Street, Lost history, North 24th 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

• 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

• Biography of Dr. William W. Peebles

  

  A founder of Omaha’s first African American post of the American Legion, Dr. W.W. Peebles DDS kept a 50+ year dental practice in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 8, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 24th and Lake, American Legion, biography, Black dentists, Black organizations, Forest Lawn burial, Prince Hall Masons, Social clubs

• Biography of Dr. Craig Morris

  

  One African American dentist in Omaha was a civil rights advocate, economic justice activist, and medical leader in the community. Then he simply left North Omaha. This is a biography of his life in the community.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 7, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 24th and Lake, American Legion, biography, Black dentists, Black leader, Clubs, Creighton, doctors, economics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Near North Side, Prince Hall Masons, Segregation

• History of the Omaha Night Owls

  

  A century ago, the Omaha Night Owls were the “Hottest Colored Orchestra in Town.” This is their story.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 6, 2020

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black performers, Jazz, Near North Side, nightlife

• History of 2410 Lake Street

  

  This is a history of the now-demolished building that once stood at 2410 Lake Street that housed a vaudeville theater, movies, a nightclub, a bowling alley, a supper club, and a teen club, as well as a bar before it was demolished in the 1970s.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 5, 2020

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Cafes, Clubs, clubs, Demolished buildings, Food, Lake Street, Lost history, Near North Side, nightlife, Restaurants, Theaters

• History of the Carver Savings and Loan Association

  

  This is a history of the Carver Bank in North Omaha, the first-ever Black-owned bank in Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 21, 2020

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, architecture, Art, Black businesspeople, Black organizations, Black spaces and places, business, Civil Rights Movement, culture, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Segregation

• A History of the Webster Telephone Exchange Building

  

  Some buildings are constructed, serve a purpose and then are demolished. Others seem to live several lifetimes by acting as a base for several enterprises and a hub for the community during different crises. Despite looking like its falling apart right now, one Lake Street building is such an institution, serving as an icon of change, sustainability and transformation in the community. This is is a history of the Webster Telephone Exchange Building.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 5, 2020

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Architects, architecture, Black culture, Black people, Black spaces and places, business, civic infrastructure, culture, Great Plains Black History Museum, historic preservation, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, Organizations, Social services

• A Tour of the 24th and Lake Historic District

  

  This is a tour of vital places in North Omaha’s 24th and Lake Historic District, as well as essential events and important people. There are also links to find more information about each item listed.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 6, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, business, culture, Jewish

• A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha

  

  This is a biography of Paul B. Allen, and a history of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 24, 2020

  20th century, 24th and Lake, biography, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, clubs, historic preservation, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, nightlife

• A Biography of Bertha Calloway

  

  This is a biography of historian and North Omaha leader Bertha Calloway (1925-2017). She was a Civil Rights activist, museum founder, historian, author, student, educator, speaker, promoter, playwright, journalist, administrator, mentor, wife and mother.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 5, 2020

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Black leader, Black organizations, culture, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side

• A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

  

  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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 4, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Activism, architecture, Black businesses, Black organizations, Clubs, clubs, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, music, Near North Side, nightlife, Official Omaha Landmark, real estate, Social halls

• A History of The Off Beat Club in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of Jim Bell and Jerry Morris’s supper club called The Off Beat, located at 24th and Lake from 1952-1969.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 19, 2019

  20th century, 24th and Lake, architecture, Black businesses, Clubs, clubs, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, economics, historic preservation, Lost history

• A History of Duffy Drugs

  

  Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 22, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, architecture, biography, Black businesses, Buildings, Drug store, historic preservation, Lost history, music, Omaha Police Department, Pioneer era, Race riot, White flight

• A History of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

  

  Mt. Moriah Baptist Church was founded in 1884, and has been a cornerstone Black church in North Omaha since then. This is a history of the church.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, history, North 24th Street, religion, Segregation

• A History of the Blue Lion Center

  

  The Blue Lion is one of North O’s most iconic buildings, holding business, services and opportunities for a century!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 28, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, architecture, business, Cafes, culture, diners, doctors, economics, Food, historic preservation, music, Near North Side, nightlife, Race riot, real estate, society

• History of Carter’s Cafe

  

  Soul food, community building and culture held sway for 35+ years at Carter’s Cafe. This article includes a biography of Lucy Carter (1901-1983).

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 23, 2017

  20th century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, biography, Cafes, diners, Food, Lost history, society

• NORTH O BOOK REVIEW: “A Thousand Honey Creeks Later: A Life in Music from Basie to Motown” by Preston Love, Sr. 

  

  This is a book review of the autobiography of North Omaha’s Preston Love.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 8, 2017

  20th century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, Book review, historic preservation, music, society, storytelling

• A History of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Parish and the Bryant Resource Center

  

  North Omaha’s Saint Benedict Catholic Church has been a bastion of hope for the Near North Side for almost a century. Here’s their story.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 6, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, architecture, Churches, culture, historic preservation, Long School, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, racism, religion, society

• A History of Jim Bell’s Club Harlem In North Omaha

  

  This is a history of Club Harlem, a vibrant center of the North Omaha jazz scene in the 1940s.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 29, 2015

  20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, Clubs, clubs, Demolished buildings, Lost history, nightlife

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• A History of North Omaha’s Fair Deal Cafe

  

  Soul food was served in mighty heaps at Omaha’s old “Black City Hall.” Learn about the legacy of the original Fair Deal Cafe…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 8, 2012

  24th and Lake, Black businesses, Black leader, Cafes, Demolished buildings, diners, Food