Clothes, cosmetics, furniture, hardware, appliances, houseware, sporting goods, and toys all under one roof? Today, there is one discount department store in the community, but throughout the decades there were at least a dozen department stores north of Dodge Street and east of 72nd. We’re going to explore the history of department stores on N. 24th St., Military Ave in Benson, and other places. This is a history of North Omaha’s department stores.

Our thanks to our patrons:
Sheryl English
Marlo Ibarra
Tony Rathgeber
Don Goodrich
Bridget Maryalice
Matt Martin
Michael Wagner
Sarah Swanson
Jeff Rockwell
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Tim Reeder
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Richard Gude
Daniel Ammons
Sara Rogers
Troy Lewellen
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh
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

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For 63 years, the little City of Florence had its own municipal leadership. In today’s episode, Adam shares the story of the mayors of Florence featuring details about the job and the people who filled the shoes as the most powerful civic leader in far North Omaha.

Our thanks to our patrons:
Marlo Ibarra
Tony Rathgeber
Don Goodrich
Bridget Maryalice
Matt Martin
Michael Wagner
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
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

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Beyond its past religious roots and Wild West stopover vibes, Florence has stories that are rarely told. Today, Adam’s going to share some of these tales, including stories about the last wolf in Florence, an old village that barely existed and has mostly faded away, and a round house that captured imaginations for a generation.

Our thanks to our patrons:
Tony Rathgeber
Don Goodrich
Bridget Maryalice
Matt Martin
Michael Wagner
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
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

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With roots starting in 1812 extending all the way to today, the Florence neighborhood is rich with history longer, stronger and at times, more interesting than Omaha. One of those is the reality that it was an independent city for 63 years! Today, Adam’s going to share the story of the City of Florence including the events, people, and places that made it a competitor to Omaha for a while.

Our thanks to our patrons:
Tony Rathgeber
Don Goodrich
Bridget Maryalice
Matt Martin
Michael Wagner
Sarah Swanson
Wattle and Daub Craftsman
Jeff Rockwell
Gene E Pafford
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Tim Reeder
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Daniel Ammons
Sara Rogers
Troy Lewellen
Richard Gude
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh
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

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Over the last 150 years, railroad tracks, trestles, bridges, roundhouses, switching yards, maintenance shops and more left big marks throughout North Omaha. However, today, there’s barely anything left from five different railroad companies, a dozen depots, eleven bridges and trestles, two roundhouses and much, much more railroad infrastructure in the community. This episode is a lowdown of the history of railroads in North Omaha.

Our thanks to our patrons:
Tony Rathgeber
Don Goodrich
Bridget Maryalice
Matt Martin
Michael Wagner
Sarah Swanson
Wattle and Daub Craftsman
Jeff Rockwell
Gene E Pafford
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Tim Reeder
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Daniel Ammons
Sara Rogers
Troy Lewellen
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh
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

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Huge corporations, locally-owned shops and politicians in Omaha worked together for more than a century to employ a lot of people by poisoning people along the way. Since 1999, the Environmental Protection Agency has been working to help the community as part of a citywide environmental cleanup. However, no single person has been paid any money and North Omaha is still suffering. This episode is a history of lead poisoning in North Omaha.

Our thanks to our patrons:
Tony Rathgeber
Don Goodrich
Bridget Maryalice
Matt Martin
Michael Wagner
Sarah Swanson
Wattle and Daub Craftsman
Jeff Rockwell
Gene E Pafford
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Tim Reeder
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Daniel Ammons
Sara Rogers
Troy Lewellen
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh
Jim Collison
And
The Great Plains Black History Museum.
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The history of parks in North Omaha shows how the community’s 60 parks covering 2,000 acres with 70 play structures and 1,000 miles of trails is part of the important backdrop of the area. We learn the Civilian Conservation Corps program was responsible for constructing over 100 projects in the state, we explore community centers in North Omaha, find out the role of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Expo and more interesting facts. Adam, tell us about playing in North Omaha’s parks.

Our thanks to our patrons:
Tony Rathgeber
Don Goodrich
Bridget Maryalice
Matt Martin
Michael Wagner
Sarah Swanson
Wattle and Daub Craftsman
Jeff Rockwell
Gene E Pafford
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Tim Reeder
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Daniel Ammons
Sara Rogers
Troy Lewellen
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh
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

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Before there were superstores and membership warehouses in west Omaha, North Omaha was home to literally hundreds of grocery stores scattered across the community. This episode is going to reveal some of their histories, including the people, places and events that made grocery stores so important to the community.

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
Gene E Pafford
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Tim Reeder
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Daniel Ammons
Sara Rogers
Troy Lewellen
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh
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

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This episode is going to explore a main street older than Omaha with more history per block than any other neighborhood in Omaha! The old Florence Main Street is packed with old buildings, interesting characters and good stories worth sharing. Included here is an overview of Winter Quarters landmarks, memories of buildings that have been lost, and highlights of the exciting history still in the former City of Florence.

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
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

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Omaha has a complicated history with the Missouri River. In the last 170 years, the river has soaked the city over and over, especially in the flood plain known as East Omaha. In this episode, we’re going to explore the neighborhoods, the towns, and the history of the region around Eppley Airfield, from the bluffs to the river and north of Locust Street to the OPPD power plant.

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

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