Category: North Omaha

• A History of the Public Library in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Charles B. Washington North Branch of the Omaha Public Library.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 4, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Ames Ave, architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, Education, government, history, North Omaha, Organizations, Saratoga

• A History of the Badger Body and Truck Equipment Company in North Omaha

  

  Badger Body & Truck Equipment helped build steady economy and real backbone in North Omaha. Here’s its early story.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 15, 2017

  North Omaha

• “FRAMED” Chapter 18 by Michael Richardson

  

  In Chapter 18 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the story continues unfolding. Read this original true story thriller from North Omaha today!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 10, 2017

  21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 17 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is chapter 17 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. It introduces the Congressional action against the Omaha Two, and more.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 30, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• Top 10 North Omaha Architectural Gems

  

  These are the top 10 most important architectural accomplishments in North Omaha today.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 25, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Americans, Architects, architecture, Churches, civic infrastructure, government, historic preservation, houses, industry, Lost history, North Omaha, Omaha Municipal Land Bank, society, wealthy

• “FRAMED” Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is FRAMED Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson. In this installment, arrests are made and fingers are pointed – again.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 23, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 15 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 15 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, covering the day Ed Poindexter was arrested.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 16, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of how people get food in a North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 13, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, economics, ethnic groups, Food, Grocery store, industry, Lost history, North Omaha, Pioneer era, poverty, Race riot, racism, society, wealthy

• “FRAMED” Chapter 14 by Michael Richardson

  

  Presented in Chapter 14 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson is a smoking gun!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 6, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 13 by Michael Richardson

  

  In Michael Richardson’s book FRAMED, Chapter 13 exposes detail galore. This chapter shows how!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 3, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 12 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 12 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. In it, the author explores the role of Duane Peak and the FBI in the resulting coverup.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 25, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 11 by Michael Richardson

  

  FRAMED, Chapter 11 was written by Michael Richardson.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 15, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 10 by Michael Richardson

  

  “Angry Policemen Seek Deadly House Bomber,” screamed the Omaha World-Herald. 25 people in North Omaha were arrested. Here’s the actual list of suspects compiled by the Omaha Police Department. Discover what happened on the day patrolman Larry Minard, Sr. was killed.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 8, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED”: Chapter 7 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 7 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, detailing the blatant framing of Mondo we Langa and Ed Pointdexter in the years before 1971.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 18, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 5 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 5 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 4, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• FICTION: Murder on Saddle Creek Road: Lipstick, Lies and Alibis

  

  Murder on Saddle Creek Road: Lipstick, Lies and Alibis is a fictional detective noir story in 14 sections. It is copyright 2020 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. All rights reserved. I. Keller Jefferson, P.I., sat in his 1954 Nash Cosmopolitan colored dark blue and pearl white. Idling roughly, he gently revved the engine. He loved his little car, even […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 2, 2017

  Fiction: Keller Jefferson, P.I., North Omaha

• “FRAMED” Chapter 4 by Michael Richardson

  

  The fourth chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson continues detailing the FBI cover-up of Black Panthers in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 1, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• A History of 2936 North 24th Street

  

  This is a history of a former commercial building and social service office in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 29, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Grocery store, historic preservation, Intersection, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 24th Street, North Omaha, Race riot, racism, streets, White flight

• “FRAMED” Chapter 3 by Michael Richardson

  

  Chapter 3 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson introduces Mondo we Langa, formerly David Rice.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 22, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Hamilton Streets

  

  The intersection of 40th and Hamilton has a rich legacy affecting several neighborhoods. This is a history of this historic district.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 21, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Belt Line Railway, civic infrastructure, economics, history, Intersection, Lost history, North 40th Street, North Omaha, theaters, White flight

• A History of 4517 Browne Street in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of 4517 Browne Street in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 19, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Central Park, economics, government, Historic houses, Lost history, North Omaha, Omaha Municipal Land Bank

• FRAMED: Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Framed, Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 14, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard

  

  A local home history reveals a 129-year-old barn nestled along a grand view in North Omaha…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 10, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, Lost history, Miller Park, Normal house history, North Omaha

• “Framed” Series Summary by Michael Richardson

  

  This is a summary of chapters in the Framed series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 7, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, racism

• History of The Stage II Lounge

  

  The Stage II Lounge offers a lively grown-up place to relax and socialize. Here’s a short history of this North Omaha institution.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 6, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, business, Lost history, music, nightlife, North 30th, North Omaha, society