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North Omaha History Podcast, Omaha History, South Omaha History

The North Omaha History Podcast with noted author and historian – Adam Fletcher Sasse. Each week, Adam takes you on a guided tour through Omaha’s dynamic past.

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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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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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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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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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