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!
Category: Pioneer era
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1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition 19th century 20th century 21st century Belt Line Railway Carter Lake civic infrastructure East Omaha Expo grounds geography government History of Nebraska industry Lost history Missouri River neighborhoods North 16th Street Pioneer era poverty Railroads real estate Saratoga
A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska
Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history.
The story of Doc George Smith, a longtime civil servant and respected mentor among pioneer Omahans.
These are churches that existed in Florence, Nebraska before 1917.
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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
A History of Omaha’s North Downtown
This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.
The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account…
This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.
