A History of 2621 North 16th Street

Here is a history of one of the buildings that’s been gone from North Omaha for more than 40 years, 2621 North 16th Street.

Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

These are historic neighborhoods in North Omaha, including their establishment, locations and links.

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

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

A History of the Gruenig Mansion

This is a history of the Gruenig Mansion at 2406 Fowler Avenue in the Saratoga neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present.

A History of Boulevards in North Omaha

This is a history of the boulevard system in North Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1889, it is currently experiencing a renaissance from interested groups and might possibly be refurbished by the City of Omaha.

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 the Ponca School

North Omaha has several historic schools. Their past is largely lost though, and few around still celebrate the stories lived in those schools or the communities that grew up around them. This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most historic schools, called the Ponca School.

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 Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker

Vic B. Walker (1864-c1925) was an African American attorney, police officer, business owner, and criminal in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Biography of North Omaha’s Ollie William Jackson

Ollie Jackson was pinned with being a notorious criminal in the hire of Tom Dennison. This is his biography.

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 Antisemitism in Omaha

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

History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

This is a history of the Bedford Place neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Biography of Anderson Bell

This is a story of Pvt. Anderson Bell (1838-1903) of North Omaha, a Black soldier in the Civil War.

History of Bakeries in North Omaha

Once located all over North Omaha, there are few bakeries left — but lots of memories! This is an account of some of the bakeries from the community’s history.

History of Hungarians in North Omaha

One of Omaha’s most distinct immigrant populations has nearly disappeared from the city’s identity. This is a history of Hungarians in Omaha.

Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

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

History of the Omaha Casket Company

A tornado and a fire couldn’t stop the Omaha Casket Company, which made boxes for the dead in North Omaha from 1892 to 1939.

Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings

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

History of Irvington School in Omaha

A country school that’s now engulfed by Omaha, the Irvington School was once a bastion of a small rural community. This is a history.

Biography of Dr. William W. Peebles

A founder of Omaha’s first African American post of the American Legion, Dr. W.W. Peebles DDS kept a 50+ year dental practice in Omaha.

Biography of Dr. Craig Morris

One African American dentist in Omaha was a civil rights advocate, economic justice activist, and medical leader in the community. Then he simply left North Omaha. This is a biography of his life in the community.

A Biography of Levi Carter

A wealthy industrialist worked hard, then died. His wife gave the City of Omaha a lot of money to commemorate his life, and today the name is all over East Omaha. This is a biography of Levi Carter.