Category: Pioneer era

• A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

  

  This is a history of the Sherman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 25, 2022

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, civic infrastructure, crime, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, economics, Historic districts, historic preservation, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, White people

• A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of Military Road aka Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  June 9, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Bemis Park, Bemis Park, Benson, Buildings, business, civic infrastructure, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, economics, government, Highways, Historic districts, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kellom Heights, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Military, Military Avenue, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th, North 40th Street, North Downtown, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., parks, Pioneer era, Politics, Prospect Hill, Saddle Creek, water, White flight, White people

• A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

  

  This is a history of the lost Blue Windows home, a one-time iconic residence in the Ponca Hills of North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 28, 2022

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, culture, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, houses, Lost history, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White people

• A History of the Florence Ferry

  

  Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 22, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, civic infrastructure, Florence, Missouri River, Mormons, Pioneer era, transportation

• Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

  

  One of Omaha’s most important pioneers is remembered extensively in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 30, 2020

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, biography, business, doctors, Miller Park, Newspapers, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, White people

• A History of Winter Quarters

  

  In 1846, a town emerged on the western bank of the Missouri River. Although it only existed for a few years, there were a lot of elements that resembled a regular town, and its impact is still felt today. This is a history of Winter Quarters in the Indian Country. Terrorized by religious extremists in […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 26, 2020

  19th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Florence, government, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Monmouth Park, Mormons, North 30th, Pioneer era, religion

• A History of the Saratoga Springs Hotel in North Omaha

  

  One building defined the early history of a boom-and-bust town located in present-day North Omaha. Despite only being open for a short time, the building left a long shadow on the area. This is a history of the Saratoga Springs Hotel in the town of Saratoga, Nebraska Territory. Starting a Town Erastus Beadle came to […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 14, 2020

  19th century, architecture, business, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, North 24th Street, Pioneer era, Saratoga

• A History of Duffy Drugs

  

  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!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 22, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, architecture, biography, Black businesses, Buildings, Drug store, historic preservation, Lost history, music, Omaha Police Department, Pioneer era, Race riot, White flight

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 28, 2019

  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 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 Churches in Florence, Nebraska

  

  These are churches that existed in Florence, Nebraska before 1917.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 22, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Churches, ethnic groups, Florence, Lost history, Pioneer era

• 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

• A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

  

  The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 29, 2018

  16th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, geography, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Native Americans, neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White flight

• A Biography of James M. Parker

  This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 18, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, Americans, biography, business, economics, Florence, Florence Field, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Missouri River, North 30th, Pioneer era, Politics, real estate, Saratoga, wealthy

• A History of the North Side Bank

  

  The North Side Bank was a pioneer-era fixture that lasted in the the 1990s! Here’s its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 18, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, business, economics, Florence, history, Lost history, Pioneer era, wealthy

• A History of the North Omaha Bottoms

  

  This is a history of the North Omaha Bottoms, an area of the city not thought of much today, but once a key to its future!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 26, 2018

  18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, civic infrastructure, East Omaha, government, Lost history, neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Railroads, transportation

• A History of the Pinney Farm Murders

  

  The murders of Allen and Dorothy Jones happened in 1890 at the Pinney Farm near Millard, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 12, 2018

  19th century, crime, government, Lost history, Pioneer era, storytelling

• 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 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 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

• A History of Irvington

  

  The history of the village of Irvington, near North Omaha, Nebraska, starts in 1857 and extends to today.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 17, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, civic infrastructure, historic preservation, Lost history, Military Avenue, Mormons, neighborhoods, Omaha, Pioneer era, water

• A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

  

  This is a history of the founder of Florence, Nebraska’s home.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 15, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, houses, Lost history, Mormons, Pioneer era, religion, society