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'''North Omaha''' is a neighborhood in [[Omaha, Nebraska]] located just north of [[downtown]] |
'''North Omaha''' is a neighborhood in [[Omaha, Nebraska]]. It is located just north of [[downtown]], and is considered the urban center and one of Omaha's most progressive communities North Omaha is roughly defined as the area between Dodge Street on the South; I-680 on the North; 72nd Street to the West; and [[Carter Lake, Iowa]] to the East. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Revision as of 16:13, 16 November 2006
North Omaha is a neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. It is located just north of downtown, and is considered the urban center and one of Omaha's most progressive communities North Omaha is roughly defined as the area between Dodge Street on the South; I-680 on the North; 72nd Street to the West; and Carter Lake, Iowa to the East.
History
North Omaha's history began in 1846, when migrant Mormons founded settlements called Winter Quarters and Cutler's Park. These settlements were abandoned in 1848. In the early 1900's, North Omaha became a suburb of Omaha's downtown. Today the community of Florence covers the former location of Winter Quarters.
Organizations
- CBC Staffing
- Leola's
- North Omaha B.E.A.R.S.
- Youngblood's Barbershop & Salon
Current Events
- Path Concept Home is a project that concentrates on urban development in the residential area between 25th and Parker. This is being funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The PCH plan will serve as a template for other development projects to follow, providing homes which are good for the consumer-friendly and the environmentally conscious. Most importantly, these homes are required to be sold to low-income and minority families.
Famous People From North Omaha
- John Beasley (June 26, 1943) an American Actor
- Malcolm X (May 19, 1925) – a Muslim Minister and the founder of the Muslim Mosque, Inc..
- Gayle Sayers (May 30, 1943) – a professional football player.