Category: North Omaha

• History of Social Clubs and Social Halls in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the social clubs in North Omaha from the 1860s through present times.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 8, 2015

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North Omaha

• A History of Redlining in Omaha

  

  The history of North Omaha includes redlining starting during the 1920s, and being made illegal in the 1960s. This article explores that history, including the context in which it happened and some of the outcomes.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 2, 2015

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, crime, culture, Florence, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North Omaha, Omaha, Omaha Claim Club, Politics, racism, White flight

• A History of the Fort Street Special School for Incorrigible Boys in North Omaha

  

  Just like school districts everywhere, Omaha Public Schools has had a challenge serving disengaged students ever since students were mandated to go to school by compulsory school law. In Nebraska, that year was 1887. After a few decades, they had an answer to the challenge these students posed. This is a history of the Fort Street Special School for Incorrigible Boys.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 22, 2015

  20th century, civic infrastructure, Miller Park, North Omaha, schools

• A History of Kiddieland and the Pleasure Pier in East Omaha

  

  In the 1950s and 60s, the Kiddieland and Pleasure Pier at Carter Lake Park in Omaha, Nebraska, were a veritable wonderful of fun and good times.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 21, 2013

  Carter Lake, culture, East Omaha, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, Saratoga

• A History of the North Omaha Riots

  

  Because of when the riots happened and what they did, there are scars on North O that that haven’t healed almost 50 years later. Here’s a history of what happened.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 19, 2013

  20th century, African Americans, business, civic infrastructure, crime, Demolished buildings, economics, government, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th, North Omaha, Politics, poverty, Race riot, racism, society, White flight

• A North Omaha History Map

  

  Here’s a special treat for readers. Following is a map of historic places in North Omaha created on Google Maps.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 12, 2012

  Benson, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Near North Side, North Omaha, Saratoga

• A History of Community Leaders in North Omaha

  

  Today, leaders in North Omaha continue to grow the heart and soul of the community. This article explores what’s happened before…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 31, 2008

  African Americans, Americans, biography, culture, economics, North Omaha, Politics, society

• A History of Fur Trading in North Omaha

  

  North Omaha’s history began 50 years before the city was a city. North Omaha’s fur trading roots still affect the community today. Here’s the story…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 2, 2008

  16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, culture, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, society