#PreserveThisPlace, 20th century, 21st century, Economics, Florence Boulevard, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Normal house history, Ownership, White flight4 Comments

A History of 2003 Pinkney Street

September 5, 2023April 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of 2003 Pinkney Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 2003 Pinkney Street

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Biographies, Cuming Street, doctors, Forest Lawn burial, Historic houses, historic preservation, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 40th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Queen Anne, Railroads, real estate, Walnut Hill, Wealth6 Comments

A History of the Mercer Mansion in North Omaha

August 27, 2023May 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of North Omaha’s Mercer Mansion, built in 1885 at N. 40th and Cuming Street and still standing today! Continue reading A History of the Mercer Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Economics, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Streets, Transportation, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Nicholas Streetcar Barn in North Omaha

August 21, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the streetcar barn at North 20th and Nicholas Streets that stood from 1887 to 2017. It was also home to Micklin Hardware and Lumber. Continue reading A History of the Nicholas Streetcar Barn in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Demolished buildings, Economics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Immigrants, Italianate, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, Religion3 Comments

A History of the Omaha Swedish Mission Hospital

August 16, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Omaha Swedish Mission Hospital, later called the Omaha Evangelical Covenant Hospital. Continue reading A History of the Omaha Swedish Mission Hospital

20th century, Black businesses, business, Clubs, Demolished buildings, Near North Side, nightlife, North 24th Street, OwnershipLeave a comment

A History of the Bali-Hi Lounge in North Omaha

August 14, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Bali-Hi Lounge in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Bali-Hi Lounge in North Omaha

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, General history, historic preservation, North Omaha, presentation, press release, Transportation5 Comments

North O’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles – AND MORE! Presentation by Adam Fletcher Sasse

August 9, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

On June 16, 2023, Adam Fletcher Sasse made a presentation to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church called “North O’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles – AND MORE!” In this slideshow, I showed how the railroads, interstates, boulevards and more influenced, drove and transformed the history of the community for the last 170+ years. Continue reading North O’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles – AND MORE! Presentation by Adam Fletcher Sasse

20th century, 21st century, Kountze Place, Redlining, Streets, White flightLeave a comment

A History of North Omaha’s Emmet Street

August 7, 2023May 20, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Emmet Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Emmet Street

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Historic houses, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Redlining, Wealth, White flightLeave a comment

A History of 1618 Emmet Street

August 7, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the the beautiful home at 1618 Emmet Street in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 1618 Emmet Street

20th century, Activism, Black History, Catholics, Crime, Ethnicities & Races, Government, Immigrants, Italians, Jewish, Omaha, Organizations, Politics, RacismLeave a comment

A History of the Committee of 5,000

August 2, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s historic homegrown hate group called the Committee of 5,000. Continue reading A History of the Committee of 5,000

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Americans, Black History, Black people, Ethnicities & Races, General history, Omaha, Pioneer era, Politics, Racism, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of the African American Population in Omaha

July 20, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the African American population in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the African American Population in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Civic Infrastructure, General history, Military Avenue, nightlife, North Omaha, society, Theatres5 Comments

A History of the Intersection of North 45th Street and Military Avenue

June 23, 2023December 28, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Here’s the history of the convergence of a passenger railroad, several neighborhoods and streetcars that made N. 45th and Military a vibrant intersection in North Omaha for decades! Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 45th Street and Military Avenue

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Avenue, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Intersections, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Saratoga, White flight, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A Directory of 24th and Ames Businesses

June 5, 2023July 9, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the intersection of North 24th and Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A Directory of 24th and Ames Businesses

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Historic districts, Historic houses, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Neighborhoods, Official Omaha Landmark, Pioneer eraLeave a comment

National Register of Historic Places in North Omaha

April 30, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

These are official historic sites in North Omaha, extending from Dodge Street to the Washington County line, and from North 72nd Street to the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading National Register of Historic Places in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Children, Culture, Education, Florence, Government, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 30th Street, Organizations, Senior citizens, Social halls, Students, Youth5 Comments

A History of the Florence Building

April 25, 2023July 13, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Florence Main Street is filled with several important buildings that tell the neighborhood’s history from 1856 until today. One of the most important has been a social hall, gymnasium, public library, and is now a college. This is a history of the original Florence Community Center, also called the Florence Building. Continue reading A History of the Florence Building

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, General history, historic preservation, North Omaha, Pioneer era, presentation, press release

Losing North Omaha’s History Presentation by Adam Fletcher Sasse

April 16, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Losing North Omaha’s History—Little towns, forgotten schools, lost cemeteries and other missing elements have left big holes in the history of North Omaha. Drawing on his original research, Adam will highlight the bizarre, boggling, and benign past of big dreams, good intentions, and abandoned possibilities of the community with pictures and more, much of which nobody remembers or shares anymore. Continue reading Losing North Omaha’s History Presentation by Adam Fletcher Sasse

20th century, Biographies, Jazz, music, Musicians9 Comments

A Biography of Frank “Red” Perkins

April 9, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of North Omaha’s Frank “Red” Perkins, a longtime bandleader and musician in the community. Continue reading A Biography of Frank “Red” Perkins

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black History, Fairfax, Ownership, White flight, White people1 Comment

A History of the Fairfax Neighborhood

March 17, 2023March 30, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Fairfax neighborhood in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Fairfax Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Fairfax, Historic houses, Normal house history, Ownership9 Comments

A House of Tomorrow in North Omaha

March 16, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The houses at 3939 and 3947 North 41st Street in North Omaha were marketed as the “House of Tomorrow” when they were built in the 1930s. This is their histories. Continue reading A House of Tomorrow in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Economics, Houses, Midcentury Modern (MCM), Neighborhoods, society, White flight, White people9 Comments

A History of the High Point Neighborhood

March 10, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the High Point neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska Continue reading A History of the High Point Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Cemeteries, Economics, Florence, Forest Lawn burial, ghosts, Historic houses, Organizations, Segregation, society9 Comments

A History of Forest Lawn

March 2, 2023August 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Forest Lawn

20th century, Biographies, Black attorneys, Black History, Crime, Ethnicities & Races, Florence, Lost history, Racism, White people7 Comments

The Case of Larkin McCloud

February 15, 2023September 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the case of Charles Smith in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1917 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading The Case of Larkin McCloud

20th century, Age groups, Architecture, Black culture, Black History, Black organizations, Buildings, Children, Children's entertainment, Commercial vernacular, Culture, Economics, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Organizations, Parents, Senior citizens, YouthLeave a comment

A History of the Bryant Center

January 26, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Bryant Center in North Omaha, Nebraska, starting in 1966 and continuing to today! Continue reading A History of the Bryant Center

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, events, Fire stations, Government, Organizations, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of African American Firefighters in Omaha

January 17, 2023July 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of African American firefighters in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of African American Firefighters in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black people, Crime, Government, Omaha Police Department, Politics, Racism, Segregation, societyLeave a comment

A History of African American Policemen in Omaha

January 12, 2023June 2, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of African American police officers in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of African American Policemen in Omaha

20th century, Biographies, Black History, Black performers, Crime, storytellingLeave a comment

The Death of James A. Smith

January 2, 2023April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The turn of the 20th century was a rough time for African Americans in Omaha, Nebraska. In the previous decade, the population of Black people was rapidly falling while white supremacy was asserting itself more and more at the same … Continue reading The Death of James A. Smith

20th century, 21st century, Bakery, business, Grocery store, North 16th Street3 Comments

A History of 1502 Locust Street

December 17, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of 1502 Locust Street in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 1502 Locust Street

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Catholics, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Official Omaha Landmark1 Comment

A History of Saint Cecilia Parish

December 10, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Saint Cecilia Parish, including its church, cathedral and school, in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Saint Cecilia Parish

20th century, Black businesses, Black History, Carter Lake, East Omaha, Economics, Farming, Ownership, real estate1 Comment

A History of Edgewood Park, Omaha’s First Black-Owned Subdivision

November 28, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of a Black-owned real estate addition in East Omaha, Nebraska called Edgewood Park. Continue reading A History of Edgewood Park, Omaha’s First Black-Owned Subdivision

20th century, business, Jewish, Near North Side, North 24th Street, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of the 9 Center Five and Dime in North Omaha

November 19, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the 9 Center Variety Store in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1938 to 1947. Continue reading A History of the 9 Center Five and Dime in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Apartments, Architects, Crime, Demolished buildings, Modern, real estate8 Comments

A History of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments in North Omaha

October 31, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments once located in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Carter Lake, Central Park, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Economics, Environment, Fontenelle Boulevard, Fort Omaha, Geography, Highways, Monmouth Park, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North 72nd Street, Streets, White flight1 Comment

A History of the Sorensen Parkway

October 28, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Sorenson Parkway in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Sorensen Parkway

19th century, 20th century, Barbershop, Biographies, Black barber, Black businesspeople, Black leader, Black performers, Culture, Forest Lawn burial, music2 Comments

A Biography of Josiah Waddle

October 17, 2022September 10, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Josiah Waddle (1849-1939), a longtime bandleader and music teacher in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A Biography of Josiah Waddle

19th century, 20th century, Children, Demolished buildings, Education, Ethnicities & Races, schools, White flight, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A History of Webster School

October 11, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Webster School in Omaha, Nebraska for 81 years from 1888 to 1969. Continue reading A History of Webster School

20th century, 21st century, Demolished buildings, Economics, Food, Grocery store, Near North SideLeave a comment

A History of Safeway at 24th and Lake Streets

October 10, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Safeway building at North 24th and Lake Streets from 1963 to 2021. Continue reading A History of Safeway at 24th and Lake Streets

20th century, business, East Omaha, events, Transportation4 Comments

A History of an Air Field in East Omaha

October 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Pulitzer Field, aka Olson Field, aka Steele Field in East Omaha. Continue reading A History of an Air Field in East Omaha

20th century, Belt Line, business, Demolished buildings, Lost history, Manufacturing, North 30th Street2 Comments

A History of the Overland Tire and Rubber Company

September 29, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Overland Tire and Rubber Company in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Overland Tire and Rubber Company

20th century, Biographies, Black businesses, Culture, Demolished buildings, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Politics, shopping1 Comment

A Biography of Political Activist Andrew Stuart

September 26, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Stuart Art Shoppe in North Omaha, a bastion of the Arts in the community during the Great Depression. Continue reading A Biography of Political Activist Andrew Stuart

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Architecture, Historic houses, Normal house history, Queen Anne, White flight1 Comment

A History of 2902 North 25th Street

September 24, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the 1870 house at 2902 N. 25th St. in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 2902 North 25th Street

19th century, 20th century, Apartments, Architecture, Biographies, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Italianate, Lost history, Mansions and estates, Pioneer era, Retirement homes, Senior citizens, Wealth2 Comments

A History of the Count Creighton Mansion in North Omaha

September 22, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the former Count Creighton House in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Count Creighton Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Mansions and estates, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Queen Anne, Senior citizens, Wealth, White flight4 Comments

A History of the John P. Bay House

September 20, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the John P. Bay House, an official Omaha Landmark in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the John P. Bay House

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, historic preservation, North 40th Street, United Methodist, Walnut Hill1 Comment

A History of Walnut Hill Methodist Episcopal Church

September 12, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Buildings, Churches, Fontenelle Boulevard, United Methodist, White flightLeave a comment

A History of Trinity United Methodist Church

September 10, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, Architecture, business, Catholics, Demolished buildings, Fontenelle View, Houses, Lost history, Organizations, Retirement homes, Senior citizens11 Comments

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

September 6, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Caring for seniors was hard in Omaha for almost a century. Over the decades, several organizations tried to solve the situation. Just after World War II, Omaha Catholics took a major step towards promoting healthy aging for the oldest citizens … Continue reading A History of St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black History, Black organizations, Black spaces and places, Clubs, Culture, Economics, nightlife, Prince Hall Masons, Saratoga, Social hallsLeave a comment

A History of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha

August 31, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Buildings, business, Grocery store, Kountze Place, North 16th StreetLeave a comment

A History of 3702 North 16th Street

August 16, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of 3702 North 16th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of 3702 North 16th Street

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Children, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Immigrants, Italianate, Lost history, North Downtown, Omaha Police Department, Poverty, schoolsLeave a comment

A History of the Dodge Street School

August 15, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Dodge Street School in Omaha, Nebraska, open at 11th and Dodge from 1872 to 1898. Continue reading A History of the Dodge Street School

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, business, Demolished buildings, Industry, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of Industry in North Omaha

August 14, 2022December 25, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of industry in North Omaha, Nebraska, from 1854 to present. Continue reading A History of Industry in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black people, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, Immigrants, Jefferson Square, Lost history, Native Americans, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Parks, Poverty, society, White people2 Comments

A History of Jefferson Square Park

August 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Jefferson Square Park, the first park and the site of the first school in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Jefferson Square Park

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Creighton University, Crime, Culture, Demolished buildings, Downtown, Government, Highways, Historic districts, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Jefferson Square, Lost history, Native Americans, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Omaha Police Department, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, Poverty, schools, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

August 13, 2022September 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s first public park; first public school; it’s Native American neighborhood; and it’s “Hobo Park,” all wrapped up in one. This is a history of Jefferson Square in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

20th century, 21st century, Bar or Tavern, Buildings, business, Forest Lawn burial, Kountze Place, North 16th Street5 Comments

A History of the Manderson Inn

August 10, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Manderson Inn, which stood at North 16th and Manderson Streets for over 50 years. Continue reading A History of the Manderson Inn

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, History museums, Italianate, Train depots6 Comments

A History of the Florence Depot

August 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Florence Railroad Depot History Museum located in the former City of Florence, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Florence Depot

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Biographies, Forest Lawn burial, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Mansions and estates, Official Omaha Landmark, Queen Anne, Wealth, White people, Wirt Street2 Comments

A History of the George F. Shepard House

August 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Fancy homes used to line certain streets throughout North Omaha, and one of those was Wirt Street. Business leaders, influential socialites, and high-minded politicians lived up and down the block, building the neighborhood along the way. This is a history … Continue reading A History of the George F. Shepard House

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Apartments, Florence Boulevard, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Near North Side, Queen Anne, Styles1 Comment

A History of the Memmen Apartments

August 2, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Some of the oldest apartments left in Omaha, Nebraska are located in North Omaha. This is a history of the Memmen Apartments. Continue reading A History of the Memmen Apartments

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Black leader, Black organizations, Black people, Black spaces and places, events, History of Nebraska, music, nightlife, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Organizations, Parades, Social clubs1 Comment

A History of the Native Omahans Festival

August 1, 2022October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Native Omaha Festival, which has happened biennially in North Omaha, Nebraska since 1976. Continue reading A History of the Native Omahans Festival

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, Economics, General history, Intersections, Lost history, Streets, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings24 Comments

A History of the Intersection of North 42nd and Redman Avenue

July 27, 2022June 24, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the intersection of N. 42nd and Redman Ave. in North Omaha, Nebraska. It discusses the development, businesses, and demise of the intersection including factors affecting it. Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 42nd and Redman Avenue

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Economics, North 24th Street, Saratoga, Theaters, TheatresLeave a comment

A History of the Suburban Theater

July 21, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Saratoga neighborhood has existed since Nebraska was on the edge of the Wild West. After its glorious revelry during the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Expo, it settled into becoming a successful neighborhood on the edge of Omaha with a business center … Continue reading A History of the Suburban Theater

20th century, Ames Ave, Demolished buildings, Fontenelle Boulevard, Restaurants, Wrecked buildings4 Comments

A History of the Parkside Cafe in North Omaha

July 19, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Parkside Cafe was located at 4438 Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska, from 1959 to 1976. Continue reading A History of the Parkside Cafe in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Civic Infrastructure, Intersections, Streets, Transportation11 Comments

A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue

July 17, 2022September 5, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Some intersections have always been busy. For more than 130 years, the intersection bordering Fontenelle View, Central Park, and Benson has been one of those busy places. This is a history of the intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue. Continue reading A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Ames Avenue

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Media, music, Near North Side4 Comments

A Biography of Cathy Hughes

June 27, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of North Omaha native Cathy Hughes. She grew up in the Logan Fontenelle Projects and today is the 2nd richest Black woman in America. Continue reading A Biography of Cathy Hughes

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Economics, Historic districts, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, White people14 Comments

A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

June 25, 2022June 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Sherman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, Apartments, Demolished buildings, Grocery store, North 16th Street, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of 2621 North 16th Street

June 23, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A History of 2621 North 16th Street

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, Historic houses, historic preservation, Industry, Politics10 Comments

Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

June 14, 2022April 6, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

These are historic neighborhoods in North Omaha, including their establishment, locations and links. Continue reading Historic Neighborhoods in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Belt Line, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Geography, Government, Historic districts, historic preservation, Houses, Military Avenue, Neighborhoods, real estate, White flight, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

June 14, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Clifton Hill neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1885. Continue reading A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black churches, Buildings, business, Military Avenue, Theaters, Theatres, White flight11 Comments

A History of the Military Theater

June 11, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Military Theater, which operated from 1928 to 1975 in North Omaha. Today the building is home to Grace Apostolic Church. Continue reading A History of the Military Theater

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Bemis Park, Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District, Benson, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Government, Highways, Historic districts, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kellom Heights, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, Military, Military Avenue, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North 40th Street, North Downtown, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Parks, Pioneer era, Politics, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Saddle Creek, Water, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

June 9, 2022January 8, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Military Road aka Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Military Road in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Black churches, Churches, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Presbyterian, Wealth, White flight, White people3 Comments

A History of First United Presbyterian Church

May 4, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

For only 40 years, a longtime congregation was at home in the Kountze Place neighborhood. They built a huge church, had a successful run, but couldn’t keep going. This is a history of the First United Presbyterian Church in North … Continue reading A History of First United Presbyterian Church

20th century, Ames Ave, Catholics, Demolished buildings, North 30th Street, Saratoga, schools, White flight, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of the Holy Angels Parish in North Omaha

April 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesses, North 24th Street, Restaurants7 Comments

A History of Metoyer’s BBQ

April 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Metoyer’s BBQ in North Omaha, Nebraska, which was open from 1958 to 1985. Continue reading A History of Metoyer’s BBQ

20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, business, Grocery store1 Comment

A History of Battiato’s Super Market

April 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Battiato’s Super Market on Ames Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Battiato’s Super Market

19th century, 20th century, business, Demolished buildings, Mansions and estates, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of the Gruenig Mansion

April 6, 2022July 9, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 24th and Lake, Black businesspeople, Black hotels, Demolished buildings, Hotels, Lake Street, Lost history, North 24th Street, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Calhoun Hotel

March 26, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Calhoun Hotel, a Black hotel at 2423 Lake Street in North Omaha from 1946 to 1962. Continue reading A History of the Calhoun Hotel

20th century, 21st century, Black businesspeople, Black History, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history, Near North Side, Segregation, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A History of the Willis Hotel

March 24, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Myrtle Washington’s High Class Colored Boarding House once located at 2324 N. 22nd Street, North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Willis Hotel

20th century, Activism, Black organizations, Black people, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, Education, historic preservation, Organizations, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of the City Interracial Committee

March 14, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Black History, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, Crime, Economics, General history, Government, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, schools, Segregation, society, White people4 Comments

A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

March 14, 2022October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present. Continue reading A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Florence Field, General history, Racism, schools, Segregation3 Comments

A History of McMillan Magnet Center

February 23, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of McMillan Magnet Middle School, which was originally planned as North Junior High School, and operated as McMillan Junior High School, in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of McMillan Magnet Center

20th century, 21st century, Black businesses, Black spaces and places, Buildings, business, Grocery store, Lost history, North 24th Street, real estate, White flight1 Comment

A History of the 3006 Building in North Omaha

February 9, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the historic storefronts located at N. 24th and Binney Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the 3006 Building in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Culture, Demolished buildings, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White people, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

January 28, 2022November 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the lost Blue Windows home, a one-time iconic residence in the Ponca Hills of North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Lost Blue Windows House

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, Florence Boulevard, Government, historic preservation, Neighborhoods, real estate, Streets, White flightLeave a comment

A History of Boulevards in North Omaha

January 25, 2022October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A History of Boulevards in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, Missouri River, Mormons, Pioneer era, Transportation1 Comment

A History of the Florence Ferry

January 22, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history. Continue reading A History of the Florence Ferry

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ponca Hills, schools6 Comments

A History of the Ponca School

January 21, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A History of the Ponca School

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Art, Baptist, Black churches, Black culture, Black educators, Black History, Black organizations, Black people, Black performers, Black spaces and places, Books, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, Clubs, clubs, Culture, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Jazz, Lost history, music, nightlife, Religion, schools, Segregation, Social clubs, Social halls, Social services, society, Theatres, United Methodist, White flight, White people5 Comments

A History of Music in North Omaha

January 6, 2022September 10, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A History of Music in North Omaha

20th century, Black businesses, Black businesspeople, Black culture, Black spaces and places, Culture, historic preservation, Newspapers3 Comments

A History of The Omaha Guide

December 7, 2021September 12, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Omaha Guide newspaper, a Black-owned and Black-focused semi-weekly in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1927 through 1956. Continue reading A History of The Omaha Guide

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Black attorneys, Black businesspeople, Black leader, clubs, Crime, History of Nebraska, Law, nightlife, RacismLeave a comment

A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker

December 2, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Vic B. Walker (1864-c1925) was an African American attorney, police officer, business owner, and criminal in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker

19th century, 20th century, Black leader, Black people, Black politicians, Black spaces and places, Crime, Forest Lawn burial, General history, Government, Near North Side1 Comment

A Biography of North Omaha’s Ollie William Jackson

December 2, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Ollie Jackson was pinned with being a notorious criminal in the hire of Tom Dennison. This is his biography. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Ollie William Jackson

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Buildings, Churches, Gothic, Kountze Place, Lutheran, White flight1 Comment

A History of St. Paul Lutheran Church

December 2, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of St. Paul Lutheran Church

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Activism, Black History, Black people, Black politicians, Black spaces and places, business, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, Economics, Europeans, General history, Historic districts, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Industry, Jewish, Lake Street, Legislators, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, Religion, Segregation, Wealth, White flight, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of Relations between Jews and African Americans in Omaha

November 29, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A History of Relations between Jews and African Americans in Omaha

20th century, Americans, Biographies, business, Wealth, White flight1 Comment

A Biography of North Omaha’s Max I. Walker

November 23, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha is the historic home of Max I Walker Cleaners. This article summarizes their history in the community. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Max I. Walker

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Baptist, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North 16th Street, Theaters, TheatresLeave a comment

A History of the Grand Theater

November 19, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, Black people, Crime, Near North Side2 Comments

A History of Jake Bird in North Omaha

November 5, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Jake Bird (1901–1949) murdered 4 people and attacked two others in the Omaha area in 1928. This is an account of what happened. Continue reading A History of Jake Bird in North Omaha

20th century, Ames Ave, Barbershop, business, Demolished buildings, Restaurants, Saratoga3 Comments

A History of La Rue’s in North Omaha

November 1, 2021September 10, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of LaRue’s Cafe and LaRue’s Scalp Treatment in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of La Rue’s in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Black organizations, Buildings, Florence Boulevard, historic preservation, Manufacturing, Saratoga2 Comments

A History of 4402 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

October 28, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Today it looks like a bland industrial space along a decrepit street in a rundown part of Omaha. However, once this gigantic building was a foothold into the middle class for hundreds of workers; and again it was a warehouse to store parts for the homes of thousands across the community. Soon it will have a new future as a tribute to a community scion and African American icon for all times. This is a history of 4402 Florence Boulevard in the Saratoga Belt Line Historic District of North Omaha. Continue reading A History of 4402 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Bakery, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, Drug store, Industry, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of 4426 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

October 26, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The building at 4426 Florence Boulevard is located in the Saratoga Belt Line Historic District. Built in 1926, it is a storefront and open space that has no basement. The City of Omaha Planning Department currently rates the building in poor condition. This is a history. Continue reading A History of 4426 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, Churches, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Lost history, Segregation, United Methodist, White flight2 Comments

A History of Rising Star Baptist Church in North Omaha

October 22, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of one of Omaha’s oldest African American churches, Morning Star Baptist Church. Continue reading A History of Rising Star Baptist Church in North Omaha

20th century, business, Demolished buildings, Food, Restaurants, Saddle Creek3 Comments

A History of Shada’s Drive-In

October 20, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Shadda’s Drive-In, a restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska from 1955 to 1960. Continue reading A History of Shada’s Drive-In

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Culture, Ethnicities & Races, Europeans, Houses, Jewish, Racism, Religion, Segregation, White people8 Comments

A History of Antisemitism in Omaha

October 6, 2021March 24, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of antisemitism in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Antisemitism in Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Demolished buildings, Florence, Lost history, schools6 Comments

A History of Florence High School

September 27, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Each of the small towns around North Omaha once had their own school district, and several of those school districts had high schools they graduated students from. The City of Florence, founded in 1854, was one of those small towns. … Continue reading A History of Florence High School

20th century, 21st century, Apartments, Architecture, Demolished buildings, Economics, Historic houses, North 16th Street, Poverty, Racism, White flight, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of The Climmie

July 20, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history the Climmie, a rowhouse at 2514 N. 16th St. in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of The Climmie

19th century, 20th century, Bridges, Carter Lake, Parks, Railroads, Saratoga, Sherman, Water, weather8 Comments

A History of the Ames Avenue Bridge over Carter Lake

July 10, 2021August 20, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Ames Avenue Bridge, which stood between the Omaha and Carter Lake, Iowa from 1892 to 1936. Continue reading A History of the Ames Avenue Bridge over Carter Lake

20th century, Creighton University, Demolished buildings, North 24th Street, Restaurants2 Comments

History of Beal’s Grill

March 26, 2021April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the popular Beal’s Grill, a longtime mainstay near Creighton University at N. 24th and California Streets. Continue reading History of Beal’s Grill

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black History, Culture, music2 Comments

A Biography of George McPherson

March 22, 2021July 31, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is the story of Professor George T. McPherson (1864-c1915) of North Omaha, who was the preeminent pianist in Omaha for decades. Continue reading A Biography of George McPherson