This is a history of charity burials of the unidentified and impoverished at Potter Field in North Omaha.
Category: poverty
A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha
This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes.
A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha
In 1951, OHA announced development of the projects on both the east and west sides of North 30th Street extending from Burdette south to Parker Street. Completely demolished in 2010, today the ultra-modern, mixed income Highlander neighborhood sits on the 15 acres once here, along with the Charles Drew Health Center. This article is a … Continue reading A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha
A History of Pershing School
This is a history of East Omaha's demolished Pershing School in the former District 61.
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!
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.
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.
