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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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

I recently dropped by the Girard Trail Connection, a half-mile path built along the abandoned Chicago and North Western Railroad tracks near the area where I grew up. While lacking in length, it is the first step in a trail…

September 24, 2026September 24, 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

The large navy-colored letters that read “American National” sitting at the southwest corner of 90th and Maple Streets have been greeting passersby for more than 50 years, but no more. The iconic sign that starts on the east and wraps…

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

ALONG THE STREETCAR LINE

Along the Streetcar Line: The Next Chapter Books and Gifts at The Quarters

Along the Streetcar Line: The Next Chapter Books and Gifts at The Quarters

September 19, 2026

Along the Streetcar Line: Cumbia at the Lerner Building

Along the Streetcar Line: Cumbia at the Lerner Building

September 12, 2026September 12, 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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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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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

The Story of Omaha’s Dam Site Lakes: Standing Bear, Cunningham, Wehrspann, and Zorinsky

The Story of Omaha’s Dam Site Lakes: Standing Bear, Cunningham, Wehrspann, and Zorinsky

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

From The Paxton Building to Central Park Plaza, ParkFair Mall, and The Duo

From The Paxton Building to Central Park Plaza, ParkFair Mall, and The Duo

September 14, 2026September 22, 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, 2026

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GETTING AROUND OMAHA

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

The Saddle Creek Underpass: Omaha’s Depression-Era Bridge Is Coming Down in 2029

The Saddle Creek Underpass: Omaha’s Depression-Era Bridge Is Coming Down in 2029

February 26, 2026July 18, 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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