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North Omaha is a community in Omaha, Nebraska. It is located just north of downtown, and is considered the urban center and one of Omaha's most progressive communities. According to the Omaha Conditions Survey 1998 done by the Center for Public Affair Research, North Omaha is comprised of the following zip codes: 68102, 68110, 68111 and 68131. It is generally acknowledged 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.

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 on order of the Omaha Indian Agent. 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. During the 20th century, North Omaha and its main artery of 24th Street was the heart of the city's African-American business community with a thriving jazz scene that attracted top-flight bands from across the country. Due to segregation, musicians such as Cab Calloway stayed at Myrtle Washington's at 22nd and Willis while others stayed at Charlie Trimble's at 22nd and Steward. Early North Omaha bands included Dan Desdunes Band, Simon Harrold's Melody Boys, the Sam Turner Orchestra, the Ted Adams Orchestra, the Omaha Night Owls, Red Perkins and His Original Dixie Ramblers, and the Lloyd Hunter Band who became the first Omaha band to record in 1931. Some of the most notable North Omaha clubs included:

• The Apex Bar on 24th and Blondo.
• The Dreamland Ballroom on 24th and Grant opened in 1923.
• Jim Bell's Harlem on Lake Street just west of 24th opened in 1935.
• McGill's Blue Room on 24th and Lake.
• The Ritz Theater at 24th and Patrick Avenue.

The intersection of 24th and Lake was the setting of the Big Joe Williams song "Omaha Blues". Omaha-born Wynonie Harris, one of the founders of rock and roll, got his start at the North Omaha clubs and for a time lived in the now demolished Logan Fontennelle projects at 2213 Charles Street.

North Omaha boasts a rich diversity of cultures. Statistics gathered from the US Census Bureau 2000 show the following demographics:

In percentages, North Omaha is 45% African-American, 44% White, 4% Hispanic and 7% other. In terms of culture North Omaha is decidedly Urban American.

• Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Note: Totals reflect the aggregate amounts from each race listed.

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• Leola's

• North Omaha B.E.A.R.S.

• Youngblood's Barbershop & Salon

Currently North Omaha shows signs of a renaissance. In 2006, North Omaha began showing signs of increased revitalization efforts.[1]

• • 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.

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