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North Omaha Chronicles, 12-22-19

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 22, 2019
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A History of the Creighton Working Girls Home

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 17, 2019
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This was the Creighton Working Girls Home and Chapel at North 22nd and Davenport Street.

This is a history of the Creighton Working Girls Home and Chapel, which provided a paternalistic environment for newly arrived women in Omaha for several decades.

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North Omaha Chronicles, 12-16-19

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 16, 2019
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A Biography of Rodney S. Wead

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 11, 2019
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This is a 1971 image of Rodney S. Wead (right) presenting an award to Johnny Rogers.

This is a biography of North Omaha community leader Rodney S. Wead (b. 1935).

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A History of Creighton University

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 4, 2019
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This is a circa 1879 image of Creighton College standing on the edge of frontier Omaha.

This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.

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A History of Italians in North Omaha

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date August 11, 2019
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This is a the St. Alfio Society Parade in North Omaha in 1949. Shown at N. 17th and Clark, the procession led to Hold Family Church.

Omaha is a city of immigrants, and North Omaha is no exception. Along with its historic African American community and wealthy white settlers, the community has been home to Jews, Scandinavians, English and other Europeans. Among this plethora of diversity are Italians from across their homeland who came for jobs, homes and connections. More than […]

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A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date August 3, 2019
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These are the 1909 blueprints for the North Presbyterian Church at 3105 North 24th Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood in North Omaha.

Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring a gorgeous landmark that celebrated its 110th anniversary of existence in 2020. This is a […]