Category: North Omaha

A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date February 6, 2018
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This is a 1968 pic of a mother and daughter at Saratoga School during a parent night program.

There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.

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A History of the Public Library in North Omaha

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date January 4, 2018
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This is the North Library building constructed in 1938 at N. 29th and Ames Avenue. It was demolished in 1972.

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

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

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 15, 2017
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Located on the southeast corner of N. 16th and Cuming Streets, Badger Bodies made and modified things related to the vehicles built at the Omaha Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant across the street.

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

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“FRAMED” Chapter 18 by Michael Richardson

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 10, 2017
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This is the cover of "Framed: J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO and the Omaha Two Story," a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

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

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“FRAMED” Chapter 17 by Michael Richardson

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date October 30, 2017
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This is the cover of "Framed: J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO and the Omaha Two Story," a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

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

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Top 10 North Omaha Architectural Gems

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date October 25, 2017
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These are the top 10 most important architectural accomplishments in North Omaha today.

“FRAMED” Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date October 23, 2017
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This is the cover of "Framed: J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO and the Omaha Two Story," a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

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