Category: Organizations

• A Biography of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams

  

  This is a biography of minister, newspaper editor, NAACP leader and North Omaha community activist Rev. John Albert Williams (1866-1933).

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 8, 2019

  18th century, 19th century, biography, Black churches, Black organizations, Black people, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Media, NAACP, Near North Side, racism, religion

• A Biography of Matthew Stelly

  

  This is a biography of Matthew Stelly, a historian, organizer and agitator in North Omaha for more than 35 years.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 11, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, Activism, biography, Black people, history, Organizations, racism

• A History of the People’s Hospital in North Omaha

  

  For almost a century, it was widely known that hospitals in Omaha were for whites only. Defacto segregation made doctors apply for birth certificates at hospitals where African American mothers weren’t allowed to birth their babies, while African American doctors weren’t allowed to work in most hospitals until the 1920s, and even then they could […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 26, 2019

  20th century, Black organizations, Buildings, doctors, Healthcare, Hospitals, Lost history, Segregation

• A Biography of Dr. Aaron M. McMillan

  

  Dr. Aaron M. McMillan was a representative from North Omaha’s Ninth District to the Nebraska Legislature from 1928 to 1930.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, Black politicians, Churches, Healthcare, Hospitals, Legislators

• A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld

  

  Adam’s Note: This is a special exposè on a rarely-acknowledged but vitally important part of Omaha’s history. Written by local historian Ryan Roenfeld, I believe this history of Omaha’s Chinatown is necessary, vibrant and just a beginning, albeit a deep one! Share your thoughts in the comments section!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 5, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, biography, Buildings, business, crime, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Food, historic preservation, Lost history, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Organizations, Politics, poverty, racism, religion, Restaurants, Ryan Roenfeld, Segregation, society, storytelling

• A History of the Negro Women’s Christian Association of Omaha

  

  A social force, culture builder, educational center and powerful advocacy base, the Negro YWCA was vital to African Americans advancement in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 31, 2019

  20th century, African Americans, Black organizations, civic infrastructure, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, Segregation, society

• A History of the Charles Street Bicycle Park in North Omaha by Ryan Roenfeld

  

  Tucked away in the Near North Side was the Charles Bicycle Track. This is its history as told by Ryan Roenfeld.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 29, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, culture, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Organizations, parks, Ryan Roenfeld, Sports

• A History of Omaha’s Urban League

  

  A hallowed history unlike any other organization in the state, the Urban League of Nebraska is committed to, “…lead Nebraska in closing the social economic gap in the African American, other emerging ethnic communities and disadvantaged families in the achievement of social equality and economic independence and growth.” From the official Urban League of Nebraska […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 28, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, Activism, African Americans, Civil Rights Movement, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, Organizations, Politics, Segregation, society

• A History of the Salvation Army Hospital in North Omaha

  

  The Omaha Salvation Army Women’s Hospital was home to many babies in the city’s history. This is a history about the facility.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 16, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Buildings, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, poverty, Public health, society

• A History of North Omaha’s “Doc” George Smith

  

  The story of Doc George Smith, a longtime civil servant and respected mentor among pioneer Omahans.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, biography, civic infrastructure, geography, government, houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics

• A History of the Wesley House in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Wesley House, a modern-times org that rebuilt a neighborhood by changing lives.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 10, 2018

  economics, Organizations, poverty, religion, society

• History of Omaha’s North Downtown

  

  This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 31, 2018

  18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, business, civic infrastructure, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Food, History of Nebraska, industry, Lost history, Military, Missouri River, Near North Side, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, Segregation, society, transportation

• History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital

  

  North Omaha’s Provident Hospital was an attempt to challenge the city’s racism. What happened?

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 10, 2018

  20th century, African Americans, civic infrastructure, economics, Hospitals, Lost history, Organizations, poverty, Segregation, society

• A History of the Carter Lake Club

  

  Summer fun turned into a permanent development in the city of Carter Lake.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 2, 2018

  20th century, Carter Lake, history, Lost history, music, nightlife, Organizations, theaters

• A History of the Prairie Park Club

  

  Hidden away in North Omaha was a social club that held the middle class and its neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 30, 2018

  20th century, Carter Lake, culture, East Omaha, economics, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, music, Organizations, society

• A History of the Omaha Rod and Gun Club

  

  The Omaha Rod and Gun Club stepped up to foster fun and good times in turn-of-the-century Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 29, 2018

  20th century, Carter Lake, culture, East Omaha, economics, Food, historic preservation, Lost history, Organizations, Politics, water

• A History of Omaha’s Cortland Beach

  

  Omaha had a roller coaster, boardwalks and soft summer breezes relaxing the middle class masses. This place was called Courtland Beach.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 27, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Carter Lake, East Omaha, economics, Lost history, music, neighborhoods, nightlife, Organizations, wealthy

• A History of the Omaha NAACP Youth Council

  

  This is a history of the Omaha NAACP Youth Council, which started in 1936 and continues today!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 4, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Civil Rights Movement, ghosts, historic preservation, Lost history, Organizations

• A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

  

  This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 22, 2018

  18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Churches, culture, economics, ethnic groups, historic preservation, history, Lost history, North Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, racism, wealthy

• A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club

  

  This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 21, 2018

  20th century, African Americans, business, Civil Rights Movement, crime, Education, ethnic groups, Food, government, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, North 24th Street, Organizations, Politics, racism, religion, schools, Segregation, society, White flight

• A History of North Omaha’s McLain Mansion

  

  Many of Kountze Place’s finest homes are gone now, demolished by indifferent landowners and city planners who are blind to the value of the neighborhood. One of these homes stood at 2214 Wirt Street, and it was clearly one of the biggest homes in the area. This is a short history of the address. Building […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 8, 2018

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, African Americans, architecture, Demolished buildings, economics, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Lost history, Organizations, White flight

• A History of the Near North YMCA in North Omaha

  

  The Near North Side YMCA was a staple of the community for more than 50 years. Here’s the story…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 6, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, economics, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, poverty, racism, society, Sports, White flight

• A History of North Omaha’s Scriptown

  

  This is a history of Scriptown in the Nebraska Territory.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 22, 2018

  19th century, civic infrastructure, economics, geography, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics, society

• 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 King Solomon’s Mines in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of King Solomon’s Mines, a nightclub open at 2425 Ames Avenue in North Omaha from 1970-1972.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 3, 2018

  20th century, Ames Ave, Black businesses, business, culture, Grocery store, Lost history, nightlife, North 24th Street, Organizations, Saratoga, society