Omaha Exploration – From the origin stories of Omaha's businesses and buildings to the developments shaping its future, if it's part of Omaha's story, it's fair game.

From the origin stories of Omaha's businesses and buildings to the developments shaping its future, if it's part of Omaha's story, it's fair game.

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Omaha Public Market Renderings Revealed

Omaha Public Market Renderings Revealed

Since news of a public market broke last year, it’s one of the projects I am most excited about. Plans for a public market like those in Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Milwaukee date back to at least 2015 when…

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Nino’s Place: The Orphan Sign Stands in Memory of a Barman, Boxer, and Poet

Nino’s Place: The Orphan Sign Stands in Memory of a Barman, Boxer, and Poet

Nino’s Place. I’ve often wondered about the origins of the red, white, and green sign. It’s been a Grover Street fixture sitting between Little Papio Creek and 66th Street for as long as I can remember. The sign marks the…

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026

ALONG THE STREETCAR LINE

Along the Streetcar Line: Crescent Moon and Huber Haus in Blackstone

Along the Streetcar Line: Crescent Moon and Huber Haus in Blackstone

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Along the Streetcar Line: Spielbound at Midtown Crossing

Along the Streetcar Line: Spielbound at Midtown Crossing

September 26, 2026

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INSIDE NEW PLACES & SPACES

Inside the Charles E. Lakin Foundation Pier in Council Bluffs

Inside the Charles E. Lakin Foundation Pier in Council Bluffs

August 27, 2026August 28, 2026

Inside Felius Cat Cafe: Coffee and Cats in Dundee

Inside Felius Cat Cafe: Coffee and Cats in Dundee

August 17, 2026August 28, 2026

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BARS, RESTAURANTS, & LOCAL BUSINESS

Johnson Hardware: Omaha’s Oldest Business

Johnson Hardware: Omaha’s Oldest Business

May 6, 2026July 16, 2026

From California Pharmacy to California Tacos & More

From California Pharmacy to California Tacos & More

April 21, 2026July 15, 2026

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LANDMARKS, LOST BUILDINGS, PARKS, PUBLIC SPACES, NEIGHBORHOODS & DISTRICTS

Omaha’s 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition and What Came Next

Omaha’s 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition and What Came Next

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

The Iconic American National Bank Letters at 90th and Maple Are Disappearing

The Iconic American National Bank Letters at 90th and Maple Are Disappearing

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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ARTS, CULTURE, MUSEUMS & PEOPLE

Honoring a Broom Salesman: The Statue of Livingston Wills at Turner Park

Honoring a Broom Salesman: The Statue of Livingston Wills at Turner Park

September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

The South Omaha Mural Project: A Visual History of the Magic City’s Immigrants

The South Omaha Mural Project: A Visual History of the Magic City’s Immigrants

August 31, 2026September 26, 2026

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ENDANGERED & UNDERUTILIZED BUILDINGS IN COLLABORATION WITH PRESERVE OMAHA

Chin Ah Gin’s King Fong Cafe Building

Chin Ah Gin’s King Fong Cafe Building

May 24, 2026July 14, 2026

Fred Krug’s Tavern Building in Little Bohemia

Fred Krug’s Tavern Building in Little Bohemia

April 28, 2026July 15, 2026

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GETTING AROUND OMAHA

The Story of Omaha’s Trail System: Keystone, West Papio, Omaha Riverfront, and More

The Story of Omaha’s Trail System: Keystone, West Papio, Omaha Riverfront, and More

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge: Omaha’s Bridge to Somewhere

The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge: Omaha’s Bridge to Somewhere

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

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SPORTS HISTORY

The College World Series: From Rosenblatt to The Chuck

The College World Series: From Rosenblatt to The Chuck

June 9, 2026July 16, 2026

Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium

Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium

August 23, 2025July 14, 2026

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LONG GONE

Omaha’s Third Brewery: Gottlieb Storz and the Legacy He Left Behind

Omaha’s Third Brewery: Gottlieb Storz and the Legacy He Left Behind

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

W. Dale Clark and His Namesake Library

W. Dale Clark and His Namesake Library

July 27, 2026August 6, 2026

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

2025 Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens

2025 Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens

December 9, 2025April 14, 2026

2025 Omaha Holiday Market at Aksarben Village

2025 Omaha Holiday Market at Aksarben Village

December 6, 2025June 5, 2026

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COMING SOON

Johnny Carson-inspired Carnac Apartments

Johnny Carson-inspired Carnac Apartments

May 8, 2026May 9, 2026

Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park

April 18, 2026June 12, 2026

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