Category: transportation
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A History of the Clifton Hill Neighborhood in North Omaha
This is a history of the Clifton Hill neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1885.
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A History of the Military Road in North Omaha
This is a history of Military Road aka Military Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska.
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A History of the Florence Ferry
Started in 1845, the ferry at Florence, Nebraska, operated for more than a century. This is a history.
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A History of 4402 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha
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.
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A History of 4426 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha
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.
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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.
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History of the North Freeway in Omaha
First conceptualized in 1954, it took almost 40 years for North Omaha’s highest high speed corridor to be completed. This is a history of the North Freeway.
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A Timeline of the History of Saratoga
This is a timeline of the history of the Saratoga neighborhood in North Omaha, including the intersection of 24th and Ames. Included here are events, places and people central to the neighborhood’s existence as a pioneer town, leafy suburb, and a seemingly abandoned urban neighborhood.
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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.
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A History of the Plum Nelly Area in North Omaha
The Plum Nelly area is a once secret neighborhood that’s become a lost neighborhood located in North Omaha.
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A History of the Ponca Road
This is a history of North Omaha’s Ponca Road, providing an important lifeline in the Ponca Hills for more than a century!
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A History of the North Omaha Bottoms
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!
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A History of Vehicles Made in North Omaha
Several car makers began in North Omaha, and this is their story. Stroud, Douglas and the Omaha Motor Company all called the community home. Find out why…
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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.
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History of the Town of DeBolt
DeBolt, Nebraska shows up on cell phones and social media statuses. Learn why in this article…
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A History of Streetcars in Benson
The Benson Motor Company operated on present-day Maple Street for more than two decades.
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A History of the Omaha Auto Speedway
The Omaha Auto Speedway had a short life, but a long impact on racing in the city.
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A History of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield
A history of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield from 1925 to present. It has also been called the American Legion Municipal Airport and the Omaha Municipal Airport.
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A History of the 26th and Lake Streetcar Shop in North Omaha
Imagine a time when riding a streetcar was interesting, respected and almost a little glamorous. On the dusty, granite-covered streets of Omaha, that time was during the 1870s and 1880s. That new technology needed fanciful buildings to go along with the times, and the streetcar barn at 2606 North 26th Street in North Omaha was one of those buildings.
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A History of Carter Lake
Everything begins somewhere. For Omaha’s Carter Lake, it was as a fun-filled day in the water for all kinds of people. Following is the early history of the place. It includes a waterfront boardwalk, hotels, a resort, clubs and an amusement park.