HistoricOmaha

[via Omaha by Design]
A bold master plan aimed at rejuvenating Omaha’s historic Florence area was unveiled Sept. 19 by Florence Futures at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the evolution of a vision born at a town hall meeting almost two years ago.
“This plan celebrates our rich heritage while renewing us for a brilliant future,” […]

Family Says Storm Adds To Their Tragedy
POSTED: 8:08 pm CDT August 20, 2007
Older Neighborhoods Hit Hard
There were several neighborhoods hit harder than others Monday night in the Omaha metro. There was extensive damage from north Omaha to midtown.
Michael Eaves said the wind that whipped through his neighborhood near 28th and Miami streets was like nothing […]

The Douglas County Historical Society will honor Omaha’s Field Club Historic District and showcase the area’s pioneer families, businesses and organizations during its annual “Early Settlers’ Reunion.” The event will be held on Sunday, July 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at historic Fort Omaha, 30th and Fort streets, now the campus of Metropolitan Community […]

Omaha World Herald< Published April 22, 2007
CARLINVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Laurie Flori speaks with the fervor of a woman possessed. In the cadence of a Grange hall auctioneer, she ticks off each house on her street - all ordered from Sears, Roebuck and Co.
“That’s a Carlin,” she said, pointing. “That’s a Whitehall. That’s a Warrenton. […]

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 […]