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 History of Immanuel Baptist Church
A giant church building, a large congregation and lots of impact by Immanuel Baptist Church went on for more than 50 years in North Omaha. Today there’s no sign of this once-important place. This is a history of the church.
A History of Howard Kennedy School
Sitting on top of a hill on the western edge of North Omaha, the Omaha View School was one of the city’s earliest. Rebuilt on a new site in 1908, in 1910 it was renamed, too. Since then the school has had notable alumni, built the surrounding neighborhood up, and changed dramatically. This is a history of the Howard Kennedy Elementary School.
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.
A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood
This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses.
A History of Hope Lutheran Church
This is a history of the only African American Lutheran church in Nebraska today, called Hope Lutheran Church.
A History of the Monmouth Park Neighborhood
One neighborhood in North Omaha had a hospital, a half-dozen churches and businesses galore, and a long history. Then it all seemed to disappear. This is a history of the Monmouth Park neighborhood.
North Omaha Chronicles, 12-20-19
This is North Omaha Chronicles comic for 12-20-19 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.
North Omaha Chronicles, 12-19-19
This is North Omaha Chronicles comic for 12-19-19 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.
A History of Creighton High School in North Omaha
This is a history of Creighton High School that was in North Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of the Rome Miller Mansion
This is the history of a fine home called the Rome Miller Mansion at 4823 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of the Ames Plaza, North Omaha’s Shopping Center
This is a history of the Ames Plaza, opened in 1960 at North 56th and Ames Avenue in then-Northwest Omaha.
A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds
This is a biography of Everett S. Dodds, and prolific architect who designed many buildings in North Omaha from 1914 through 1940.
A History of the Holy Family Catholic Parish
For more than 50 years, Holy Family Catholic has been among the most activist Catholic parishes in Omaha. Before that it was an Italian parish, and before that, Irish. Here’s a history.
A History of North Omaha’s Charles Storz House
This is a history of the Charles Storz House built in 1909 in the Kountze Place neighborhood.
A History of Italians in North Omaha
Omaha is a city of immigrants, and North Omaha is no exception. Along with its historic African American community and … More
A History of 1922 Wirt Street in North Omaha
The Kountze Place neighborhood was built for middle- and upper-class Omahans seeking a streetcar suburb suitable for building large homes, … More
A History of Segregated Hospitals in Omaha
Omaha was de facto segregated for more than 75 years. Jim Crow affected employment, education, housing, religious institutions, and more throughout the city. It also meant that African Americans would routinely and frequently be denied healthcare throughout the city. This is a history of Black hospitals in Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of Saratoga School
This is a history of Saratoga School at N. 25th and Meredith Ave in North Omaha.
A History of 5901 North 30th Street
This is a history of the building at 5901 N. 30th, on the northeast corner of 30th and Laurel.
A History of Duffy Drugs
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!
A History of the Corby Theater
This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime.
A History of North Omaha’s Covenant Presbyterian Church
The Covenant Presbyterian Church was located in North Omaha for almost 100 years. Learn more here…
A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha
The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account…
A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club
This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.
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