19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Florence, Missouri River, Mormons, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, Water, weather1 Comment

A History of the US Army Corps of Engineers Facility in North Omaha

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The US Army Corps of Engineers facility in North Omaha has more than 200 years of American history! Continue reading A History of the US Army Corps of Engineers Facility in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Florence, Government, Pioneer eraLeave a comment

A History of the Florence Post Office

July 13, 2026July 16, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

For more than 170 years, the Florence Post Office has been a vital community hub. Serving as the political center during early elections, it continues to struggle to survive today. Continue reading A History of the Florence Post Office

19th century, Americans, Banks, Crime, North 24th Street, Ownership, Pioneer era, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of the Bank of Saratoga

May 11, 2026August 10, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Saratoga, a planned town in the Nebraska Territory, established the Saratoga Bank in 1857 to fuel its growth. But when the Panic of 1857 led to its demise just months later, it was forgotten. No more. Continue reading A History of the Bank of Saratoga

19th century, Abolition, Activism, Americans, Black activists, Black businesspeople, Black culture, Black leader, Black politicians, Crime, Culture, Economics, Lost history, Omaha, Pioneer era, Politics, Prince Hall Masons, Racism, Segregation, society, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of Black Voting in Omaha Before 1870

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Before Omaha’s founding in 1854, white supremacy suppressed Black political participation. This is a story of how Black people in the city were betrayed by white leaders and still thrived, regardless of white supremacy. Continue reading A History of Black Voting in Omaha Before 1870

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Demolished buildings, Florence, Historic houses, Hotels, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Wrecked buildings1 Comment

A History of the Florence Hotel

January 2, 2026February 20, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the old Florence Hotel in Florence, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Florence Hotel

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Florence, Government, Lost history, Mayors of Florence, Pioneer era, Politics, self-published, White peopleLeave a comment

The Mayors of Florence, Nebraska

October 27, 2024October 28, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Mayors of Florence, Nebraska, is a free e-book by historian Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading The Mayors of Florence, Nebraska

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, North Omaha, Parks, Pioneer eraLeave a comment

A History of Parks in North Omaha

October 9, 2024February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of parks in North Omaha including public, private and others spaces throughout the community by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Parks in North Omaha

19th century, Activism, Black History, Black leader, Black people, Black politicians, Black spaces and places, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Culture, Enslaved Person, General history, Government, Legislators, Omaha, Pioneer era, Politics, Racism, Reconstruction, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of Early Laws Enforcing Racial Discrimination in Omaha

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of early laws enforcing racial discrimination in Omaha. Continue reading A History of Early Laws Enforcing Racial Discrimination in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Ames Ave, Banks, Black businesses, Black-owned banks, Buildings, Demolished buildings, Economics, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Ownership, Pioneer era, Segregation, WealthLeave a comment

A History of Banks in North Omaha

October 3, 2024October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of seven banking and financial institutions established in North Omaha, Nebraska, since 1856. Continue reading A History of Banks in North Omaha

#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Bridges, Buildings, business, Historic districts, Industry, North Downtown, Pioneer era, Railroads, Streets, Transportation4 Comments

A History of the Nicholas Street Historic District

August 22, 2024October 4, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Nicholas Street Historic District by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Nicholas Street Historic District

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, Black people, events, Government, Lost history, Military, Pioneer era, ReconstructionLeave a comment

A History of Black Military Service Members in North Omaha

May 31, 2024June 2, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Black military service members in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Black Military Service Members in North Omaha

19th century, Biographies, business, Florence, Forest Lawn burial, Germans, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Mayors of Florence, Pioneer era, Politics2 Comments

A Biography of Jacob Weber, Sr.

May 1, 2024May 21, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Jacob Weber, Sr. (1833-1923) of Florence, Nebraska, businessman, politician and community leader. Continue reading A Biography of Jacob Weber, Sr.

19th century, Florence, Lost history, Mormons, Native Americans, Pioneer era, Settlements, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of the Town of Cutler’s Park

April 25, 2024April 26, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Cutler’s Park, the first European American town in Nebraska, located near present-day Florence. Continue reading A History of the Town of Cutler’s Park

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, Americans, Black History, Black people, Black spaces and places, Enslaved Person, Ethnicities & Races, Europeans, French, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Lost history, Missouri River, Mormons, Native Americans, Omaha, Pioneer era, Racism, Spanish, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of Black People in the Omaha Area Before 1850

February 17, 2024December 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Black trappers, traders, pioneers, and farmers were in the Omaha area before the city was founded. This is a history of Black people in the Omaha area before 1854 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Black People in the Omaha Area Before 1850

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Banks, Bar or Tavern, Buildings, Commercial vernacular, Florence, History museums, History of Nebraska, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Newspapers, North 30th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Pioneer eraLeave a comment

A History of the Bank of Florence

October 11, 2023October 11, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Bank of Florence in North Omaha, including its usages as a bank, newspaper office, Old West Saloon and horse stable, and as a museum today. Continue reading A History of the Bank of Florence

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, 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

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

Abolition, Activism, Black History, Economics, Enslaved Person, Pioneer era, Politics, Racism1 Comment

A History of Enslavement in Nebraska

January 22, 2023January 21, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of slavery in Nebraska, including enslaved people, enslavers, locations and events. There’s also a history of the Underground Railroad and Lane Trail in Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Enslavement in Nebraska

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

18th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, Lost history, North Downtown, Pioneer era, United Methodist3 Comments

A History of the 17th Street Methodist Church in Omaha

September 15, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

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

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, 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, 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, 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

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, Biographies, business, doctors, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, Newspapers, Pioneer era, Politics, Racism, Railroads, real estate, Wealth, White people3 Comments

A Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

November 30, 2020January 19, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Dr. George L. Miller (1830-1920), a prominent businessman and controversial racist from Omaha’s history. Continue reading A Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

19th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, Florence, General history, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Monmouth Park, Mormons, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Religion, Settlements, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of Winter Quarters

October 26, 2020December 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In 1846, a town emerged on the western bank of the Missouri River. Although it only existed for a few years, there were a lot of elements that resembled a regular town, and its impact is still felt today. This … Continue reading A History of Winter Quarters

19th century, Architecture, business, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, North 24th Street, Pioneer era, SaratogaLeave a comment

A History of the Saratoga Springs Hotel in North Omaha

May 14, 2020July 19, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

One building defined the early history of a boom-and-bust town located in present-day North Omaha. Despite only being open for a short time, the building left a long shadow on the area. This is a history of the Saratoga Springs Hotel in the town of Saratoga, Nebraska Territory. Continue reading A History of the Saratoga Springs Hotel in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Architecture, Biographies, Black businesses, Buildings, Drug store, historic preservation, Lost history, music, OPD, Pioneer era, Race riot, White flight1 Comment

A History of Duffy Drugs

April 22, 2019May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs! Continue reading A History of Duffy Drugs

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Expo Grounds, Geography, Government, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Missouri River, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Pioneer era, Poverty, Railroads, real estate, Saratoga, Settlements1 Comment

A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

January 28, 2019February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Sulphur Springs was a settlement in the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1877. This article shares some of its history. Continue reading A History of Sulphur Springs, Nebraska

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Civic Infrastructure, Farming, Geography, Government, Houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics2 Comments

A Biography of Omaha’s “Doc” George Smith

January 14, 2019January 19, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The biography of Doc George Smith (1826-1901) is the story of a longtime civil servant and respected mentor among pioneer Omahans. Continue reading A Biography of Omaha’s “Doc” George Smith

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Buildings, business, Demolished buildings, Fort Omaha, Fort Street, Intersections, Miller Park, North 30th Street, Pioneer era5 Comments

A History of the Intersection of North 30th and Fort Streets

December 6, 2018January 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Lavish military maneuvers and parades, streetcar expansion and dirty deeds marked the early years of 30th and Fort. See what its become! Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 30th and Fort Streets

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Churches, Ethnicities & Races, Florence, Lost history, Pioneer era9 Comments

A History of Churches in Florence, Nebraska

October 22, 2018April 25, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

These are churches that existed in Florence, Nebraska before 1917. Continue reading A History of Churches in Florence, Nebraska

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Food, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Military, Missouri River, Near North Side, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, Segregation, society, Transportation, Wrecked buildings7 Comments

History of Omaha’s North Downtown

July 31, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood. Continue reading History of Omaha’s North Downtown

16th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Geography, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Native Americans, Neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White flight32 Comments

A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

May 29, 2018November 7, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account… Continue reading A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Americans, Biographies, business, Economics, Florence, Florence Field, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Missouri River, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Politics, real estate, Saratoga, WealthLeave a comment

A Biography of James M. Parker

May 18, 2018October 3, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures. Continue reading A Biography of James M. Parker

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, business, Economics, Florence, General history, Lost history, Pioneer era, Wealth2 Comments

A History of the North Side Bank

May 18, 2018October 11, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The North Side Bank was a pioneer-era fixture that lasted in the the 1990s! Here’s its history. Continue reading A History of the North Side Bank

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Belt Line Railway, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Government, Lost history, Neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Railroads, Transportation2 Comments

A History of the North Omaha Bottoms

April 26, 2018August 20, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the North Omaha Bottoms, an area of the city not thought of much today, but once a key to its future! Continue reading A History of the North Omaha Bottoms

19th century, Crime, Government, Lost history, Pioneer era, storytelling6 Comments

A History of the Pinney Farm Murders

April 12, 2018October 30, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The murders of Allen and Dorothy Jones happened in 1890 at the Pinney Farm near Millard, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Pinney Farm Murders

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black History, Churches, Culture, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, General history, historic preservation, Lost history, North Omaha, OPD, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, Racism, Wealth26 Comments

A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

February 22, 2018February 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha. Continue reading A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

19th century, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Geography, Lost history, Near North Side, Neighborhoods, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics, society1 Comment

A History of North Omaha’s Scriptown

January 22, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Scriptown in the Nebraska Territory. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Scriptown

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Food, Grocery store, Industry, Lost history, North Omaha, Pioneer era, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, Wealth51 Comments

A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha

October 13, 2017August 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of how people get food in a North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Civic Infrastructure, historic preservation, Lost history, Military Avenue, Mormons, Neighborhoods, Omaha, Pioneer era, Water23 Comments

A History of Irvington

September 17, 2017November 10, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The history of the village of Irvington, near North Omaha, Nebraska, starts in 1857 and extends to today. Continue reading A History of Irvington

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Houses, Lost history, Mormons, Pioneer era, Religion, society8 Comments

A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

August 15, 2017September 1, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the founder of Florence, Nebraska’s home. Continue reading A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

19th century, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North Omaha, Pioneer era, Settlements26 Comments

A History of the Lost Towns in North Omaha

March 30, 2017April 25, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

There are several lost towns and villages located inside present-day North Omaha. Over time, they’ve been annexed, absorbed and otherwise soaked into the fabric of the city of Omaha and largely forgotten. Only Florence and Benson have retained distinctive identities as dedicated former towns. The rest are almost wholly missing from the pubic record. This is a history of lost towns in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Lost Towns in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Culture, Florence, Government, History of Nebraska, Lost history, North 30th Street, Pioneer era, Settlements21 Comments

A History of the Florence Neighborhood

December 2, 2015February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The history of Florence begins with the tangled clopping of horse hooves and rattling of the sideboards on beat up wagons. The story of the town begins with people leaving, people coming back, a town booming, a town shrinking, and then getting annexed into Omaha and calming down. It’s a story that’s still being written every day, and lately things are on the up and up! Continue reading A History of the Florence Neighborhood

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Carter Lake, Culture, East Omaha, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Omaha, Pioneer era, Saratoga, Settlements, Streets17 Comments

A History of the Saratoga Neighborhood in North Omaha

January 9, 2012August 10, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Saratoga was originally a large township on the Missouri River. What happened to it? Continue reading A History of the Saratoga Neighborhood in North Omaha