19th century, 20th century, ghosts, Halloween, History of Nebraska, North 30th Street6 Comments
Immanuel Deaconess Institute, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Tunnels Beneath Immanuel Hospital

Adam F.C. Fletcher

More than just an expedient way to move water, gas and electricity around their massive campus, there were once tunnels throughout the Immanuel Deaconess Institute in the Monmouth Park neighborhood. They were once used to move people, including the dying, … Continue reading A History of the Tunnels Beneath Immanuel Hospital

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Americans, Cemeteries, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Halloween, History of Nebraska, North 30th Street8 Comments
This is a 1900 article heading from the Omaha World-Herald entitled "Lost: Two whole cemeteries in the City of Omaha. Find will be rewarded with a large assortment of dead men's bones."

A History of Missing Cemeteries in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Prospect Hill Cemetery was not Omaha’s first cemetery. This article explores that, and shares information about the city’s actual first cemeteries, including a few others lost to time. Continue reading A History of Missing Cemeteries in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Americans, Architecture, Culture, Florence, ghosts, Halloween, historic preservation, Native Americans27 Comments
Hummel Park, J. J. Pershing Drive, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of North Omaha’s Hummel Park

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Ponca Hills are packed with real history and some mysteries. Unfortunately, one of the most enigmatic stories in the history of the entire city of Omaha is there, too. This is a history of Hummel Park. There is a … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Hummel Park

19th century, Crime, ghosts, Government, Halloween, History of Nebraska, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club1 Comment
The Execution of Cyrus Tator in North Omaha Nebraska in 1863

A History of the Execution of Cyrus Tator in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Since before the Nebraska Territory was founded in 1854, executions including lynchings, shootings and hangings happened in Omaha. The Omaha Claim Club, established by the city’s founders, used intimidation, threats, and drownings in order to enforce their homesteading over anyone … Continue reading A History of the Execution of Cyrus Tator in North Omaha

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Americans, Black History, Economics, Government, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, Omaha, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, White flight7 Comments
This is a visual map of the racial composition of Omaha as of 2010. Green represents African American; orange, Hispanic/Latino; red, Asian American; blue, white. From the Racial Dot Map at https://demographics.virginia.edu/DotMap/index.html

A Timeline of Racism in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Race and racism has dominated Omaha has history of movement, organizing and activism for civil rights for African Americans and others that goes almost back to the founding of the city. Following is a timeline of race and racism in North Omaha. Continue reading A Timeline of Racism in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 24th Street7 Comments
Redick Hall, Omaha University, 24th and Pratt Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Redick Mansion in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The most famous mansion built in North Omaha is probably the Mayne Mansion, also known as the Redick Mansion. Clifton E. Mayne was a pioneer real estate investor and salesman in the city. In the 1870s, a farmer built a little house along Saunders Street leading north out of Omaha. He sold ten acres and his little farmhouse to Mayne in 1885. Continue reading A History of the Redick Mansion in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, Crime, Culture, Economics, Government, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Omaha, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, White flight4 Comments
Near North Side, Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Near North Side Neighborhood in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

As far as I’m concerned, the history of Omaha’s Near North Side neighborhood is the richest in all of Omaha. It has been home to working class families, poor people, and the wealthy; northern Europeans, African Americans, and eastern Europeans; Lutherans and Catholics, Jews and Black Muslims; slums, family homes, and mansions; looked like a pioneer town, had country gentleman farms, been a suburb, and had slums; professional offices, warehouses, manufacturing plants, local storefronts, printing presses, training centers, supermarkets and pop-up shops; giant churches and synagogues, and tiny storefront temples and more. So much has happened here, and clearly its story is still being written… Continue reading A History of the Near North Side Neighborhood in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Americans, Economics, Government, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, Native Americans, society11 Comments
Fort Omaha Historic District by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of Fort Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Nestled between the Miller Park neighborhood and Sorenson Parkway is a 150+ year old institution that’s been a powerhouse, a prison, a balloon school and a neglected surplus, and many other things. This is a short history of Fort Omaha. Continue reading A History of Fort Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, East Omaha, Florence, Government, Parks, society, StreetsLeave a comment
River Drive, North Omaha, Nebraska

History of the River Drive in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Imagine a smooth, easy drive on a Saturday afternoon in the fall all of it weaving along nineteen miles of the city’s waterfront. There are long, calm curves and tall, stately oaks lining the boulevard, with walkers and bikes moving … Continue reading History of the River Drive in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Culture, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, society1 Comment
Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Florence Boulevard, Kountze Place neighborhood, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Presbyterians were one of the congregations that grew along with Omaha. Arriving soon after the city’s founders, the first Presbyterian church in Omaha was opened in 1856. Over the next 25 years, more than 100 Presbyterian churches were founded in towns and cities across Nebraska. Their buildings became institutions for the faithful, for their communities and for the culture of the state. One institution made leaders for these flocks for more than 50 years. Continue reading A History of the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Culture, Economics, historic preservation, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, society, White flight7 Comments
Enlargement of Miller Park pond photograph shows bridge near Prettiest Mile Clubhouse by Bostwick and Frohardt in 1917 at North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Viking Ship in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Suburbs need social clubs, and social clubs need swingin’ good fun! North Omaha’s Viking Ship was that place for more than 50 years before turning into a quasi-community center. Here’s the history of the Viking Ship, aka Birchwood Club aka … Continue reading A History of the Viking Ship in North Omaha

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, Americans, Economics, English, French, History of Nebraska, Native Americans, North Omaha, Politics, society, Spanish3 Comments
Native Americans aren't just Omaha history. NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of Native Americans in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Native Americans are not gone, and neither is their culture. This article is not intended to mythologize, romanticize, or historicize American Indians of any kind in any way. Instead, its a simple summary of what white people have found about the Native Americans who lived in the area we know today as North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Native Americans in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, society11 Comments
Historic hospitals in North Omaha pictured (from upper left) the 2nd Wise Memorial; Methodist; Evangelical Covenant; Presbyterian; Immanuel; and Swedish Memorial.

A History of Hospitals in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Today, North Omaha is a medical desert. With more than 40,000 residents in its boundaries, there is a stark absence of medical service providers of all kinds. Making it worse, the community is greatly underinsured. That leaves people who have no insurance and no money needing to travel to other parts of the city to get care. However, that hasn’t always been the case. There have been more than ten hospitals in North Omaha throughout its 150+ year history. Continue reading A History of Hospitals in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Benson, Black History, Carter Lake, Culture, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, North 24th Street10 Comments
Historic movie theaters of North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Theatres and Movie Theaters in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

While it has absolutely no active movie theaters today, the North Omaha community has been home to at least 20 (!) movie theaters over the last century. This is a short history of those theaters. Its really incomplete, as information has been hard for me to find. Continue reading A History of Theatres and Movie Theaters in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Culture, General history, History of Nebraska28 Comments
Immanuel Hospital, N. 34th and Meredith Ave., North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Immanuel Deaconess Hospital

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Immanuel Hospital has been an institution in North Omaha for a long time. Originally located in the far northern part of the city of Omaha, it was intended to serve the burgeoning population in the section centered around N. 30th and Ames Avenue. Continue reading A History of the Immanuel Deaconess Hospital

20th century, Black History, History of Nebraska, Politics, Racism, White flight2 Comments
June 1963 4CL civil rights protest Omaha Nebraska

A History of the Citizens Coordinating Committee for Civil Liberties, or 4CL, in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

“This town is sick… I’m not speaking of open sores, either — nothing as simple as the ghetto on the ‘Near North Side,’ where all but a handful of 30,000 Omaha Negroes live. No, our sickness is in the bloodstream … Continue reading A History of the Citizens Coordinating Committee for Civil Liberties, or 4CL, in Omaha

20th century, Biographies, Black History, Crime, Houses, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Race riot, Racism13 Comments
1969 Greater Omaha Community Action Office guarded by Omaha Black Panthers

A History of the June 1969 Riot in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

While African Americans have known about police racism for more than a century, white people across the US are beginning to acknowledge the effects of legalized harassment, white privilege, systematic discrimination, the school-to-prison pipeline and other forms of white supremacy that constantly plunder communities and the entire nation of its potential, power and purpose. With a vibrant, vital, and obvious story, Vivian Strong must be remembered today. Continue reading A History of the June 1969 Riot in North Omaha

Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Historic houses, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Race riot, Racism, schools, White flight12 Comments
This is a 1938 pic of a family outside of their unit in the Logan Fontenelle Housing Projects of North Omaha. Pic courtesy of the Library of Congress.

A History of the Logan Fontenelle Housing Projects

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Once upon a time, there was a massive public housing project located at the intersection of North 24th and Paul Streets in the Near North Side neighborhood. Originally named the “Northside Village Public Housing Project,” the name was officially changed in honor of the famous Omaha tribe leader Logan Fontenelle. Continue reading A History of the Logan Fontenelle Housing Projects

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Crime, Culture, Florence, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North Omaha, Omaha, Omaha Claim Club, Politics, Racism, White flight17 Comments
This is a 1930s era US federal government Home Owners Loan Corporation map from the US Library of Congress. It was found by Palma Joy Strand, a professor at Creighton Law School and the Werner Institute 2040 Initiative at Creighton University.

A History of Redlining in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The history of North Omaha includes redlining starting during the 1920s, and being made illegal in the 1960s. This article explores that history, including the context in which it happened and some of the outcomes. Continue reading A History of Redlining in Omaha

20th century, Civic Infrastructure, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, Omaha, schools4 Comments
Municipal University of Omaha Science Hall, North 24th and Ames Avenue, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of Original Omaha University in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Along the tree-lined streets and fine middle and upper class homes of Kountze Place in North Omaha, the staff of Omaha’s Presbyterian Theological Seminary decided in the early 20th century to start a new university. For 30 years, the neighborhood was home to the eventual University of Nebraska at Omaha. This is a short history of that time, starting from the beginning. Continue reading A History of Original Omaha University in North Omaha

21st century, Biographies, Black politicians, History of Nebraska, Politics, Racism1 Comment
Ernie Chambers, Ebony Magazine, April 1968

A Video Biography of North Omaha’s Ernie Chambers

Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha’s Ernie Chambers has been a enlightened, phenomenal and powerful political representative and social leader over the last 40 years. His politics are straight-forward, obvious and spot-on, every single time. He confronts white privilege constantly, challenges injustice regularly and … Continue reading A Video Biography of North Omaha’s Ernie Chambers

General history3 Comments

The Future of North Omaha History

Adam Fletcher Sasse

A 1931 picture of Pilgrim Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School. The history of North Omaha doesn’t belong to any single person or organization. Instead, it belongs to the entire community, and ironically, it belongs to the future. Within the next few years, there is going to be a surge of interest in North Omaha’s history. More people are going to claim the heritage and legacy of a section of the city that’s been neglected for too long.  The Walnut Hill Pumping Station, once a shining star of Omaha’s parks system. The cobblestone streets that were seen as derelict for the … Continue reading The Future of North Omaha History

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Florence, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, schools3 Comments

An Interesting History of Fort Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is an interesting history of Fort Omaha. Every school student in North Omaha is taught about the fort, that it existed and stuff happened there. But what they are taught and what the average Omahan knows pales in comparison … Continue reading An Interesting History of Fort Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, Crime, Culture, History of Nebraska, North 24th Street, Politics, Race riot, Racism, White flight11 Comments
This is "A History of African American Politics in Omaha" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of African American Politics in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of African American politics in Omaha beginning in the post-Civil War era, evolving through various struggles for rights and representation. Continue reading A History of African American Politics in North Omaha

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, East Omaha, Expo Grounds, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, OmahaLeave a comment

A History of the Location of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition

Adam Fletcher Sasse

By now, many North Omahans are familiar with the grand, wonderful, exuberant and spectacular event know as the Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898. However, not many people know that the “event of the century” almost didn’t happen in banker Augustus Kountze’s land centered on 24th and Evans. In planning for at least three years before it was launched, the Expo committee worked diligently for many months to identify the absolute perfect place to hold the event. Led by early Omaha banker Gurdon Wattles, this committee was stocked with business leaders and other informed by locally important people including David Mercer and … Continue reading A History of the Location of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition

Historic houses, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street11 Comments
"February 23, 2015. Dearest Cornice, I have finished taking the exquisite Wirt Street Home Tour in North Omaha. After visiting a dozen beautiful homes, I'm convinced this neighborhood is a place where dreams can come true! Come visit soon! Your Cousin June."

A History of North Omaha’s Wirt Street

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Hidden deep in the heart of North Omaha is a jewel of a street, filled with abundant American foursquare houses, long yards and hints of its glory 100 years ago. This section of Wirt street, from north 16th to north 24th streets, was once home to some of the predominant names in the beautiful Kountze Place development. It was also home to more than simple Foursquare style homes. In addition to the stout middle class houses, there were some exquisite examples of high style in Omaha history. This article highlights those beauties, which suggest a future for the Wirt Street historic district. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Wirt Street

20th century, Civic Infrastructure, Miller Park, North Omaha, schools1 Comment

A History of the Fort Street Special School for Incorrigible Boys

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Just like school districts everywhere, Omaha Public Schools has had a challenge serving disengaged students ever since students were mandated to go to school by compulsory school law. In Nebraska, that year was 1887. After a few decades, they had an answer to the challenge these students posed. This is a history of the Fort Street Special School for Incorrigible Boys. Continue reading A History of the Fort Street Special School for Incorrigible Boys

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black History, Culture, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, North 24th Street, Racism, schools, Streets, White flight44 Comments
Miller Park NEIGHBORHOOD, established 1891 in North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Miller Park Neighborhood

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The place where I grew up, Omaha’s Miller Park neighborhood, rushes through my imagination a lot. I want to see it acknowledged, appreciated and accentuated every day. This article is my acknowledgment of the past and contribution to the future. Continue reading A History of the Miller Park Neighborhood

20th century, Black History, History of Nebraska, Omaha, Race riot, Racism3 Comments

A History of the 1919 Lynching and Riot in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha has many histories that need to be told. Places, people and events that happened over the last 160 years have been forgotten, neglected or repressed, and that’s what I am most interested in. The story of Will Brown is one such story. It represents the ugly, hateful history of this city that has driven a lot of today’s violence, ignorance and pain that has prevented North Omaha from moving forward. Here is a powerful video featuring the lynching of Will Brown, and I highly recommend you watch the entirety of it. There is graphic content.   You Might Like… … Continue reading A History of the 1919 Lynching and Riot in Omaha

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A Time for Burning

Adam Fletcher Sasse

One of the most powerful documentaries to ever be made in Omaha is called A Time For Burning. Nominated for an Academy Award for documentary filmmaking in 1966, the film highlights then-barber/future Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers. A graduate of the Creighton University Law School, he was elected Senator to the Nebraska Legislature in 1970. By 2005 he had become the longest-serving state Senator in the history of Nebraska. This is a powerful clip from the film featuring Chambers talking with the minister of a Lutheran church who was trying to integrate his congregation. Learn more about the film. You Might … Continue reading A Time for Burning

20th century, Architecture, Black History, Near North Side, Race riot, Racism, White flight2 Comments
David Deal North Omaha Nebraska

A History of the Black Association for Nationalism Through Unity (BANTU) in Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

One of the places that sparks my imagination greatly is when my varying interests overlap, and that’s why today’s post on BANTU particularly excites me. From the pioneering Civil Rights efforts of Dr. Matthew Ricketts In the 1910s and 1920s, … Continue reading A History of the Black Association for Nationalism Through Unity (BANTU) in Omaha

Architecture, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Politics, Race riot, Racism, White flight55 Comments
This is a colorized version of a 1938 pic of 24th and Willis. Image courtesy of the Durham Museum.

A History of 24th Street in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

North 24th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska, used to be a regular street of dreams. Home to immigrants and entrepreneurs, it hosted generations of families that made it. Then in the 1960s, several riots struck at the heart of the community. It hasn’t recovered in the 50 years since. Continue reading A History of 24th Street in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Belt Line Railway, business, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Geography, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, nightlife, Politics, Transportation, Water, Wrecked buildings15 Comments
An early history of Carter Lake by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of Carter Lake

Adam Fletcher Sasse

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. Continue reading A History of Carter Lake

Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Florence, History of Nebraska, Minne Lusa17 Comments
Florence Water Works Minne Lusa Pumping Station in North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Station in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Florence Water Works was once home to one of the most magnificent buildings in the entire city of Omaha. After being nearly-obliterated in 1970, MUD has rebuilt the structure to honor its 130-year history, and today the water there keeps wetting the whistle. This is a history of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Pumping Station. Continue reading A History of the Florence Water Works and Minne Lusa Station in North Omaha

Benson, Black History, Carter Lake, Civic Infrastructure, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle Boulevard, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Omaha, Racism, Saratoga, schools, White flight50 Comments
Schools in North Omaha, from upper left: Fort Street Special School; Long School classroom; Pershing School; Florence School; Lake School; Florence School bus; Saratoga School; Florence School classroom; Monmouth Park School; Long School; Lake School students; Miller Park School

A History of Schools in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

If walls could talk, North Omaha’s schools would be much noisier, much more colorful, and much more complicated than anyone wants to hear. For more than 150 years, schools throughout the community have served students of all ages. With a deep history including segregation and school violence, its can be hard to remember all the positive people and events that emerged in the community’s schools. Following is my ever-growing history of the old schools in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Schools in North Omaha

20th century, Black History, business, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Government, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, North Omaha, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, White flight, Wrecked buildings7 Comments
On June 27, 1969, these kids were pictured going through one of the burned out businesses along North 24th Street after the killing of Vivian Strong.

A History of the North Omaha Riots

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Because of when the riots happened and what they did, there are scars on North O that that haven’t healed almost 50 years later. Here’s a history of what happened. Continue reading A History of the North Omaha Riots

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A Video History of the Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Here is a video by Waymaker Media with a short history of the Dreamland Ballroom on North 24th Street in North Omaha. Make sure you like the video and leave comments on YouTube! You Might Like… A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom A History of the 24th and Lake Historic District A History of the Carnation Ballroom in North Omaha A Short History of The Stage II Lounge A History of North Omaha’s Elks Hall and Iroquois Lodge 92 BONUS PICS! Continue reading A Video History of the Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha

Architecture, Benson, Carter Lake, East Omaha, Florence, Fontenelle Boulevard, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Near North Side, Omaha, Politics, Race riot, Racism, Saratoga18 Comments
A map of historic neighborhoods in North Omaha, Nebraska

Historical Tour of North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Following is a list of places I would visit on a long, winding North Omaha history tour. If you have anything you would like me to write about, add, or otherwise know, please share here. I LOVE NORTH O! These are listed by neighborhood, starting at Dodge Street and heading northwards. Note that all links go to articles I created, either on Wikipedia or on this blog. Continue reading Historical Tour of North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Culture, Economics, History of Nebraska, North 24th Street, Saratoga6 Comments
Omaha Driving Park, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Omaha Driving Park in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

A century ago, there was a race track tucked away in Omaha’s memory. Starting as a rugged race track for fast horses and wagon races, it become a proper driving park, the county and state fairgrounds, and home to several … Continue reading A History of the Omaha Driving Park in North Omaha

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Black History, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, society6 Comments
North Omaha History Part 1: Before 1885 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of North Omaha Part 1: Before 1885

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is “A History of North Omaha, Part 1: Before 1885” by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Almost a thousand years ago early American Indians roamed the thick woodlands the lined the Missouri River bottoms in East Omaha. There were … Continue reading A History of North Omaha Part 1: Before 1885

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Cemeteries, Civic Infrastructure, ghosts, Halloween, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Prospect Hill Cemetery, society2 Comments
Prospect Hill Cemetery, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of North Omaha’s Prospect Hill Cemetery

Adam Fletcher Sasse

There are places in Omaha where ghosts, legends and history come alive. With mysterious burial sites, whispy hauntings and grand memorial trees, the pioneer graveyard called Prospect Hill Cemetery may be the most haunted of all. Read on to learn more… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Prospect Hill Cemetery