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.
Episodes
December 4, 2023 • 17 mins
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
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November 14, 2023 • 32 mins
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
Jo...
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September 16, 2023 • 19 mins
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) Dun...
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September 1, 2023 • 13 mins
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) Dun...
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August 14, 2023 • 12 mins
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) Dunbi...
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July 4, 2023 • 24 mins
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
Micha...
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June 16, 2023 • 16 mins
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.
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May 19, 2023 • 25 mins
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
Jen...
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March 26, 2023 • 27 mins
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 He...
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March 12, 2023 • 12 mins
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
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Michael Wagner
Joseph Tingley
Sarah Swanson
James Sechser
Jeff Rockwell
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February 21, 2023 • 29 mins
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:
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Michael Wagner
Joseph Tingley
Sarah Swanson
James Sechser
Jeff R...
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December 10, 2022 • 21 mins
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.
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November 15, 2022 • 19 mins
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
Jo...
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October 22, 2022 • 24 mins
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
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September 23, 2022 • 10 mins
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 N...
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September 7, 2022 • 20 mins
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
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The Great Pla...
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July 10, 2022 • 25 mins
Adam Fletcher Sasse gives us the rich history of North Omaha streets from before Omaha was founded, to the present day.
Our thanks to our patrons:
Jeff Rockwell
Gene E Pafford
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Paul Feilmann
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
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The Great Plains Bla...
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June 17, 2022 • 8 mins
KOWH was a soul music radio station in Omaha owned by African Americans including Bob Gibson and Gale Sayers. It was on-air from 1970 to 1979 and our producer Steve loved listening to it in the day. Listen in as Adam fills us in on everything KOWH-FM.
Our thanks to our patrons:
Jeff Rockwell
Gene E Pafford
Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Paul Feilmann
Tim Reeder
Mike Schill
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Richard Gude
Daniel Ammons
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June 9, 2022 • 14 mins
Adam has a great rundown of historic structures, parks, and streets in North Omaha. Listen in.
Our thanks to our patrons for helping meet expenses. You can help out this volunteer effort by becoming a patron for as little as a dollar a month. Go to Patreon.com/Omaha.
Our thanks to our patrons:
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Barb Naughtin
Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier
Paul Feilmann
Tim Reeder
Mike Schill
Jenna Smith
Dan Hedrick
Richard Gu...
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March 26, 2022 • 23 mins
Fast food, Italian food, soul food, diners and cafes, barbecues, ice cream stores, caterers, and many, many other types of food fill North Omaha history. These businesses have been run by African Americans, European and Asian immigrants, Hispanic and Latinx people, and white people who moved to the community from across the United States. They have also been run by generations of North Omahans who handed businesses down through gen...
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