North Omaha History Podcast, Omaha History, South Omaha History

Through exhaustive research and determined learning, Adam has compiled what some have called the most extensive collection of writing on Omaha’s Black history. In today’s episode he is going to introduce some of the most important people, places and events in Omaha’s African American history starting long before the city of Omaha was founded and continuing all the way to today. Our thanks to our patrons: Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Learning About East Omaha’s Past — As the city of Omaha and real estate developers consider demolishing a historic neighborhood in East Omaha, Adam shares the history of the area, which includes everything from North 14th Street to the river, from Locust Street to the OPPD power plant. In this episode we learn about old towns and roadhouses, more than one airport, the truck farms that used to fill the area and some of the neighborhoods that stubbornly keep existing right now. Our thanks to our patrons: Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Kimberly Davlin Matt Martin Emmy_Caffeine Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Gene E Pafford Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Paul Feilmann Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Carl Jackson Kelsey Tarrell Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Jack Rainier Pryor Linda Williams Joni Coniglio Sara Rogers Terry Osborn Troy Lewellen Mike Schill Abby Heithoff Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jody Lovallo Jay Flaunts His Igno

The Biggest Events in North Omaha History — For more than 10,000 years, the area that forms today’s North Omaha has been hopping with events of all kinds! In today’s episode we’ll do an overview of those events, including the organized and formal events as well as the informal times that carved out the community’s cult Our thanks to our patrons: Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

History of Mob Violence in Omaha — From deep labor divisions to white supremacists, Omaha has a long history of mob violence. Adam shares what some of these battles were, who was in them and who was terrorized by them, and how they affect the city still. Our thanks to our patrons: Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

When middle and upper class people decided to build their fine homes and mansions in the Kountze Place neighborhood, they brought their churches with them. In this episode Adam shares the denominations, the buildings and the legacies of the dozen historic churches in the neighborhood still today. Our thanks to our patrons: Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

From the rolling prairie savannas and the deforested Ponca Hills of the 1850s, to urban giants and annihilated heritage trees, North Omaha has a long history of different nature In this episode Adam will explore the Florence bench, lost waterways, giant prairies and more that still define the history of nature in the community. Our thanks to our patrons: Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Kimberly Davlin Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Paul Feilmann Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

History of Forest Lawn — Some of the most important people from Omaha's history have been buried here for more than 130 years. This show explores the timeline, architecture, and burials that made Forest Lawn essential in Omaha. Our thanks to our patrons: Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Kimberly Davlin Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

One of the most beautifully preserved streets in North Omaha, Wirt Street's beautiful homes start at North 16th Street and extends to North 30th Street. This episode focuses on the best features and missing pieces from the past. Our thanks to our patrons: Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Kimberly Davlin Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle and Daub Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Demolished by the interstate 50 years ago, the Jefferson Square neighborhood was started by Omaha pioneers in the 1850s. This story shares the successes, failures and interesting facts about what existed in the past. Our thanks to our patrons: Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Kimberly Davlin Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson Wattle & Daub Historical Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Once a stop along Saunders Road, as it meandered from young Omaha City to the old City of Florence, the intersection of 24th and Ames became a busy commercial hub in the suburban Saratoga neighborhood with streetcars, pedestrians, and taxis packing each corner. About 60 years ago, it all started to change, and today there is almost no evidence left of its success. Adam shares the story. Our thanks to our patrons: Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Wattle & Daub Historical Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

With more than 1,250 public housing units available across North Omaha in the 1980s, it was hard to imagine that just 25 years later almost all of these buildings would be gone—but that’s exactly what happened. This is a history of the projects in North Omaha, including Hilltop and Pleasantview, Spencer Street, Logan Fontenelle, and others including the Myott Park Apartments. Adam, give us a lowdown. Our thanks to our patrons: Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Wattle & Daub Historical Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

After more than 150 years of history, surely a place loses some of the details in its past. Today, after researching details for more than 15 years, Adam shares some of the people, places, events, and stories from North Omaha's history that have been lost in our community. Our thanks to our patrons: Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Wattle & Daub Historical Craftsman Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

For more than a century, Nebraska textbooks taught students that there was barely any slavery in Nebraska. Now, Adam has uncovered some startling history that hasn't ever been collected in the state's history. Adam, tell us the real story of enslavement in Nebraska. Our thanks to our patrons: Matt Martin Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

For 50 years, the skies over North Omaha were clogged with glorious July 4th fireworks. The same park where those happened holds a history of golfing, picnics, after school and summer programs, and a lot more, including a long-forgotten baseball history! Adam, tell us about the history of Fontenelle Park. Our thanks to our patrons: Matt Martin Emmy_Caffeine Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Injustice in Omaha has deep roots, like the 1917 story of a vehement white supremacist in Florence who probably murdered his first wife and framed a man for that murder. Afterwards, he started a riot, got another man lynched, almost murdered his second wife, and kept his successful Omaha real estate business the whole time. Our thanks to our patrons: Emmy_Caffeine Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Originally envisioned as an interstate highway to connect I-480 with I-680, the North Freeway is of the most controversial street projects in Omaha history. By developing a major highway through the heart of North Omaha, the government physically sliced Omaha’s historically African American neighborhood in half, leaving a legacy of controversy and discrimination continuing today. This is a history of the North Freeway in Omaha. Our thanks to our patrons: Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

A fast roadway across North Omaha has provided more than 150 years of growth and opportunities for neighborhoods and institutions in the community. Here's a review of some of that history, including the story of Jenna Street and more! Our thanks to our patrons: Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

From the beginning of the community in 1856, there have been countless light, medium, and heavy industries in North Omaha. Food production, railroads, vehicle manufacturing, and many other industries have all been important, and many others. This is a history of industries in North Omaha. Our thanks to our patrons: Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Did you know that North Omaha has been home to FIVE higher education institutions in its history? It was 1863 when the Town of Saratoga, now located in North Omaha, went to the Nebraska Territorial Legislature and secured a charter for the first-ever University of Nebraska. Unfortunately, their efforts amounted in nil—but their legacy did not. Adam has some great info. Our thanks to our patrons: James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Adam has the history of the Omaha Beltline Railroad which was part of the Missouri Pacific. He traces the old right away and depot locations. Our thanks to our patrons: James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha