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!
Category Archives: society
The Lynching of Will Brown
This is a summary of the lynching of Will Brown in 1919.
A Biography of Silas Robbins
This is a bio of Silas Robbins, the first African American lawyer in Omaha.
Negro Women’s Christian Association of Omaha
A social force, culture builder, educational center and powerful advocacy base, the Negro YWCA was vital to African Americans advancement in Omaha.
A History of Omaha’s Urban League
A hallowed history unlike any other organization in the state, the Urban League of Nebraska is committed to, “…lead Nebraska in closing the social economic gap in the African American, other emerging ethnic communities and disadvantaged families in the achievement of social equality and economic independence and growth.”From the official Urban League of Nebraska website […]
A History of the Salvation Army Hospital in North Omaha
From 1896 to 1978, the Omaha Salvation Army offered prenatal and birthing services for low-income, unwed and “unsuitable” pregnant women. This is a story of their facility.
A History of the Wesley House in North Omaha
This is a history of the Wesley House, a modern-times org that rebuilt a neighborhood by changing lives.
A History of Omaha’s North Downtown
This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.
A History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital
North Omaha’s Provident Hospital was an attempt to challenge the city’s racism. What happened?
A History of Sand Point Beach and Lakeview Amusement Park
A lost amusement park haunts nobody’s memories, and some even deny it ever existed. This is Lakeview Amusement Park and the Sand Point Beach.
A History of the Prairie Park Club
Hidden away in North Omaha was a social club that held the middle class and its neighborhood.
A Tour of the Omaha Civil Rights Movement
This is a tour of various sites associated with the Civil Rights movement in Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of the Blue Lion Center
The Blue Lion is one of North O’s most iconic buildings, holding business, services and opportunities for a century!
“FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson
In this chapter, Mondo we Langa is quoted saying “…they simply could not let an African man who called police “pigs” get away with that.”
A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club
This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.
A History of the Near North YMCA in North Omaha
The Near North Side YMCA was a staple of the community for more than 50 years. Here’s the story…
A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska
There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.
A History of North Omaha’s Collier Place Neighborhood
The story of a historic neighborhood in North Omaha.
A History of North Omaha’s Scriptown
This is a history of Scriptown in the Nebraska Territory.
A History of King Solomon’s Mines in North Omaha
This is a history of King Solomon’s Mines, a nightclub open at 2425 Ames Avenue in North Omaha from 1970-1972.
A History of Mr. C’s Restaurant in North Omaha
The storied Mister C’s restaurant may be gone, but its memories go on…
North Omaha Architectural Gems
Some of the grandest architecture in North Omaha today is accounted for in this short article.
A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha
This is a history of how people get food in a North Omaha, Nebraska.
A Short History of Carter’s Cafe
Soul food, community building and culture held sway for 35+ years at Carter’s Cafe. This article includes a biography of Lucy Carter (1901-1983).
A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman
This is a history of the Wyman Heights neighborhood in North Omaha by guest author Patrick Wyman.
A History of the James Comey Mitchell House in Florence
This is a history of the founder of Florence, Nebraska’s home.
A Biography of North Omaha’s Eugene Skinner
Dr. Eugene Skinner was Omaha Public Schools’ first Black principal. This is his story.
FRAMED: A Series about the Omaha Two by Michael Richardson
Preface to “Framed,” a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com
A Short History of The Stage II Lounge
The Stage II Lounge offers a lively grown-up place to relax and socialize. Here’s a short history of this North Omaha institution.
A History of Bombings in Omaha
For almost a century, bombings plagued Omaha, Nebraska. This is a summary of what happened.
A History of Higher Education in North Omaha
Colleges, universities and other higher education institutions are scattered throughout North Omaha history. Here’s a summary.
A History of Ak-Sar-Ben in North Omaha
Examining the rise and fall of North Omaha requires a long and complicated journey through politics, culture, economics and more. One of the important early anchors of the community demonstrated the ability of one organization to steer things astray. Opening the Coliseum Built in 1879, the Coliseum was located at 2226 North […]
NORTH O BOOK REVIEW: “A Thousand Honey Creeks Later: A Life in Music from Basie to Motown” by Preston Love, Sr.
This is a book review of the autobiography of North Omaha’s Preston Love.
A History of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Parish and the Bryant Resource Center
North Omaha’s Saint Benedict Catholic Church has been a bastion of hope for the Near North Side for almost a century. Here’s their story.
A History of North Omaha’s Kountze Park, Once Called Malcolm X Park
Malcolm X Memorial Park sits in the heart of North Omaha’s Kountze Place. Discover why you don’t hear about it anymore.
A History of Truck Farms in East Omaha
One part of Omaha has stayed in touch with its agricultural roots for more than a century. This is a history of small family farms and the changing landscape in East Omaha.
A History of Railroads in North Omaha
Its an understatement to say that railroads helped build North Omaha; they were absolutely vital. Here’s a summary of their history.
A History of the 24th and Fort Intersection in North Omaha
This is a history of the buildings at North 24th and Fort Streets in the Miller Park neighborhood.
A History of the Danish Vennelyst Park in North Omaha
The Danish Vennelyst Park history goes beyond weddings, picnics and parties. It is one of the few remnants of Omaha’s once-thriving Danish immigrant community.
