107 episodes

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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    • 4.7 • 29 Ratings

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.

    Nature in North Omaha

    Nature in North 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

    • 32 min
    History of Forest Lawn

    History of Forest Lawn

    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

    • 19 min
    Walking Down Wirt Street

    Walking Down Wirt Street

    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

    • 13 min
    Roaming Around Jefferson Square

    Roaming Around Jefferson Square

    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

    • 12 min
    Welcome to Downtown Saratoga

    Welcome to Downtown Saratoga

    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

    • 24 min
    History of Public Housing Projects in North Omaha

    History of Public Housing Projects in North 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

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

Abrookdg ,

Great production value

Very glad I stumbled across this gem. Informative, intelligent, and well produced. Looking forward to more episodes.

badguy_402 ,

It’s a fun listen

It’s a fun quick listen. Very informative for what it is. Great research by Adam. But it doesn't dish out new episodes very often and the episodes are very very short. Would love to see them released more often and to be longer! Theres could be so much more substance and lots to cover to do it with.

bicyclingfish ,

Lots of Fun!

This is my first regular podcast, and its lots of fun! I enjoy sharing the stories, telling the tales and spreading the great history of North Omaha. If you like it, I hope you'll leave a 5-star rating!

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