HistoricOmaha

Conference, Exhibition, and Tour
November 3, 4 and 5, 2006
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus
Friday, November 3, 2006 – Opening Reception
Joslyn Castle – 3902 Davenport St.

7 – 10 p.m.
Meet the speakers and exhibitors while viewing one of Omaha’s architectural gems.
Reception sponsored by the B. G. Peterson Co., Dundee Bank and the Nebraska […]

Hardware Store Shut Down By Big-Box Retailers, Owner Says
POSTED: 3:30 pm CDT October 21, 2006
OMAHA, Neb. — After serving as a landmark in Benson for 92 years, the True Value Hardware store is preparing to close its doors.
The loss will leave an empty space in the community.
Mary Cox said she’s the last of what used […]

Join the Midtown Neighborhood Alliance for a Candidate Meet and Greet.
October 11, 2006
6:30 pm
Field Club of Omaha
3615 Woolworth Ave
Over 30 candidates will be in attendance. Make an informed decision in November. Get the answers to your questions about the candidates’ issues and position. Talk one on one with the candidates and get to know them […]

NEWSLETTER, OCTOBER 3, 2006

Mayor Fahey speaks at Benson-Ames Alliance Press Conference

Benson-Ames Alliance Begins Implementation
Omaha by Design and the Benson-Ames Alliance are hard at work on the implementation phase of the recently announced Neighborhood Plan. At a press conference on September 14th, Omaha by Design announced the formation of a new Steering Committee […]

Hopefully you have been enjoying the photos of the neighborhood’s homes, businesses, historic maps and more on Flickr.
Some of my photos were selected by a Schmap for inclusion in their Omaha travel guide. Schmap produces travel guides for the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia & New Zealand.
Three years ago…
“Wouldn’t it be great if travel […]