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.

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From New York Life to the Omaha Building: Omaha’s First Skyscraper

From New York Life to the Omaha Building: Omaha’s First Skyscraper

The historic City Hall and Bee Buildings were razed in 1966 to make way for the state’s new tallest building, Woodmen Tower. Fortunately, its neighbor to the east, the Omaha Building, escaped such a fate. The nationally recognized New York-based architectural firm McKim, Mead & White won an architectural design competition hosted by New York…

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Along the Streetcar Line: Omaha Tap House in The Paxton

Along the Streetcar Line: Omaha Tap House in The Paxton

This week Along the Streetcar Line spotlights the original Omaha Tap House. I dropped by to show the burger joint some love as it works to stay open through the construction. The Tap House is located downtown, across the street from the soon-to-open Mutual of Omaha Tower. It sits inside The Paxton, a former hotel…

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

ALONG THE STREETCAR LINE

Along the Streetcar Line: The Green Room at Farnam 1600

Along the Streetcar Line: The Green Room at Farnam 1600

July 21, 2026July 22, 2026

Along the Streetcar Line: Zen Coffee on Farnam Hill

Along the Streetcar Line: Zen Coffee on Farnam Hill

July 12, 2026July 22, 2026

INSIDE NEW PLACES & SPACES

Inside Duck Duck Bottle Shop: Dundee’s Backyard Cafe and Bar

Inside Duck Duck Bottle Shop: Dundee’s Backyard Cafe and Bar

July 11, 2026July 12, 2026

Inside Sonny’s Second Home in the Builders District

Inside Sonny’s Second Home in the Builders District

July 5, 2026July 5, 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

Old City Hall and the Bee Building: The Buildings Lost to the Woodmen Tower

Old City Hall and the Bee Building: The Buildings Lost to the Woodmen Tower

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

John Kenefick and His Namesake Park: Where Big Boy and Centennial Watch Over I-80

John Kenefick and His Namesake Park: Where Big Boy and Centennial Watch Over I-80

July 17, 2026July 30, 2026

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ARTS, CULTURE, MUSEUMS & PEOPLE

Sarah Joslyn: The Woman Behind the Art Museum

Sarah Joslyn: The Woman Behind the Art Museum

June 12, 2026July 16, 2026

Grazia Caniglia’s Santa Lucia Festival and Omaha’s Carlentini Connection

Grazia Caniglia’s Santa Lucia Festival and Omaha’s Carlentini Connection

June 4, 2026June 16, 2026

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GETTING AROUND OMAHA

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

The Grading of Dodge, Douglas and Farnam Streets

The Grading of Dodge, Douglas and Farnam Streets

January 26, 2026June 9, 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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NEIGHBORHOODS & DISTRICTS

The History of East Omaha: Omaha Island, Airport City, and Carter Lake

The History of East Omaha: Omaha Island, Airport City, and Carter Lake

October 2, 2024May 5, 2026

Scriptown: Bribes, Annexation, and the Near North Side

Scriptown: Bribes, Annexation, and the Near North Side

September 25, 2024July 11, 2026

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LONG GONE

W. Dale Clark and His Namesake Library

W. Dale Clark and His Namesake Library

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

From Jobbers Canyon Historic District to Conagra

From Jobbers Canyon Historic District to Conagra

March 26, 2026July 30, 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

The Center: The Mall That John Wiebe Built, and What Might Come Next

The Center: The Mall That John Wiebe Built, and What Might Come Next

June 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Johnny Carson-inspired Carnac Apartments

Johnny Carson-inspired Carnac Apartments

May 8, 2026May 9, 2026

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