A Biography of Perfect Peace

North Omaha has been home to all kinds of people. Some were entrepreneurs, some were devoutly religious, and every now … More

A History of the 17th Street Methodist Church in Omaha

This is a history of the North 17th Street Methodist Church in Omaha, which was open from 1869 to 1877.

A History of Walnut Hill Methodist Episcopal Church

This is a a history of Walnut Hill Methodist Episcopal Church in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the North 18th Street Methodist Church

This is a history of the North 18th Street Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Trinity United Methodist Church

This is a history of the former Trinity United Methodist Church in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Ames Avenue United Methodist Church

This is a history of the Ames Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church that served North Omaha from 1889 to 1975.

A History of St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged

Caring for seniors was hard in Omaha for almost a century. Over the decades, several organizations tried to solve the … More

A History of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish

This is a history of the Gothic style Sacred Heart Catholic Church and parish in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Florence Mill

While there are iconic places throughout North Omaha, some stand taller than all others. For more than 150 years, the Florence neighborhood has been home to one of these icons. This is a history of the Florence Mill.

A History of First United Presbyterian Church

For only 40 years, a longtime congregation was at home in the Kountze Place neighborhood. They built a huge church, … More

A History of the Holy Angels Parish in North Omaha

This is a history of the former Holy Angels Catholic parish in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1910-1981.

A History of the City Interracial Committee

This is the history of the City Interracial Committee, an attempt by youth in the 1930s to overcome segregation in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Florence Ferry

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

A History of Music in North Omaha

This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history.

A History of St. Paul Lutheran Church

This is a history of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Relations between Jews and African Americans in Omaha

This is a history of relations between Black people and Jews in Omaha, Nebraska. It details instances, occasions, places and spaces where the Jewish community interacted with the Black community in the city.

A History of the Grand Theater

This is a history of the Grand Theater near N. 16th and Locust. It was open from 1914 to 1931, and stands still today.

A History of Rising Star Baptist Church in North Omaha

This is a history of one of Omaha’s oldest African American churches, Morning Star Baptist Church.

A History of Antisemitism in Omaha

Throughout the history of Omaha there is a long tradition of hostility towards and prejudice against Jewish people, which is … More

A Biography of Rev. Russel Taylor

A musician, educator and minister committed to Black power, Rev. Russel Taylor was a powerful leader in North Omaha. This is his story.

Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings

This is a directory of historic North Omaha church buildings. Many are still churches; some are not.

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 … More

A History of Immanuel Baptist Church

A giant church building, a large congregation and lots of impact by Immanuel Baptist Church went on for more than 50 years in North Omaha. Today there’s no sign of this once-important place. This is a history of the church.

A Timeline of the Life of James Comey Mitchell

This is a timeline of the life of James C Mitchell, a founding fathers of Bellevue, IA and Florence, NT.

A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

Built on the rock bottom of the Missouri River, dreams of today’s Mormon Bridge go back to 1846. This article explores the history of the bridge, the ferries, the politics and more.