Ranked #1
The Lynching of Will Brown
The Lynching of Will Brown
In the last decade, the lynching of Will Brown has received a lot of attention in Omaha and beyond. However, many of the... Read more
6 Aug 2019
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Ranked #2
Biography of Malcolm X in Omaha
Biography of Malcolm X in Omaha
Malcolm X was born in 1925 as Malcolm Little in Omaha to Earl and Louise Little, but lived in Omaha less than a year. Hi... Read more
18 Apr 2019
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10mins
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The 1960s North Omaha Riots
The 1960s North Omaha Riots
Adam tells us the story of the North Omaha riots of the 1960s. Were they consequences, or causes of the decline of North... Read more
24 Apr 2017
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History of Omaha Racism Part 1
History of Omaha Racism Part 1
Adam Fletcher Sasse shines a light on Omaha Racism by expertly telling the story of the treatment of non-whites over the... Read more
3 May 2017
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A History of the Florence Boulevard in North Omaha
A History of the Florence Boulevard in North Omaha
It was once called "Omaha's Prettiest Mile Boulevard". Florence Boulevard in North Omaha was built over the old Winter Q... Read more
13 Jun 2017
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History of North Omaha’s Hummel Park
History of North Omaha’s Hummel Park
In 1930, 200 acres of land on the southwest corner of River Drive and Ponca Road were donated to the City of Omaha to be... Read more
29 Oct 2018
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An Early History of Carter Lake in East Omaha
An Early History of Carter Lake in East Omaha
At the turn of the last century up to WWII, Carter Lake was a wonderful recreation area. It was the location of the Omah... Read more
7 Jun 2017
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A History of Ghost Stories in North_Omaha
A History of Ghost Stories in North_Omaha
In a place as old as North Omaha, there are bound to be a lot of ghost stories. Adam has researched stories about the Gh... Read more
26 Oct 2017
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A History of North Omaha’s Storz Brewery
A History of North Omaha’s Storz Brewery
Before Gottlieb Storz, a few other entrepreneurs tried their hand at brewing beer in North Omaha. Afterwards though, Sto... Read more
20 Apr 2018
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History of North Omaha’s St. Clare’s Monastery
History of North Omaha’s St. Clare’s Monastery
Located in the middle of the hustle and bustle is a spectacularly beautiful, formerly consecrated rental facility that f... Read more
15 Jun 2018
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A History of Mansions and Estates in North Omaha
A History of Mansions and Estates in North Omaha
North Omaha has been home to several large mansions and estates, especially in its early years. Built in the grand tradi... Read more
7 Nov 2017
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History of the Miller Park Neighborhood in North Omaha
History of the Miller Park Neighborhood in North Omaha
Adam grew up in the Miller Park neighborhood in north Omaha. It's a beautiful neighbor with a variety of architectural s... Read more
2 Aug 2017
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A History of Cemeteries in North Omaha
A History of Cemeteries in North Omaha
Did you know that North Omaha has at least eight historic cemeteries? Serving religious and ethnic populations as well a... Read more
15 Aug 2019
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11mins
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A History of North Omaha’s Walnut Hill Reservoir
A History of North Omaha’s Walnut Hill Reservoir
The Walnut Hill Reservoir was built as part of the original Omaha Water Works in 1882. Working with gravity, the reserv... Read more
5 Apr 2018
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History of North 16th Street in Omaha Part 1
History of North 16th Street in Omaha Part 1
Adam Fletcher Sasse drives us down North 16th Street, starting in the 1850s when it was a country road leading to the ol... Read more
27 Mar 2017
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Early African American Leaders
Early African American Leaders
Adam Fletcher Sasse takes us back to the 19th century to let us know about Omaha's early African American leaders includ... Read more
7 Mar 2017
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History of North Omaha’s Brandeis Country Home
History of North Omaha’s Brandeis Country Home
After long, busy weeks in hot downtown Omaha offices, business leaders wanted to relax and enjoy the splendor of their w... Read more
10 May 2018
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A History of Hospitals and Healthcare in North Omaha
A History of Hospitals and Healthcare in North Omaha
Today, North Omaha is a medical desert. With more than 40,000 residents in its boundaries, there is a stark absence of m... Read more
13 Dec 2017
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A History of the Execution of Cyrus Tator in North Omaha
A History of the Execution of Cyrus Tator in North Omaha
Lynchings, shootings and hangings occurred in Omaha City before the Nebraska Territory was founded in 1854. The Omaha Cl... Read more
3 Mar 2018
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History of Fort Omaha
History of Fort Omaha
Nestled between the Miller Park neighborhood and Sorenson Parkway is a 150-year-old institution that’s been a powerhouse... Read more
17 Aug 2018
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