My name is Patrick, join me as I explore Omaha and the surrounding area. With an emphasis on the origin stories of the places that define this city, I also cover new developments, attractions, events and whatever else catches my eye.
In the next of a multi-part series, we’ll explore the history of buildings that sit along the streetcar route and get acquainted with the businesses being impacted by its ongoing construction. Located on the southwest corner of 14th and Farnam…
For nearly a century, the endangered building located at the southwest corner of 20th and S Streets in the Brown Park neighborhood was home to three different Bohemian businesses. While it’s most widely recognized as being home to the beloved…
Amidst the streetcar construction where Farnam Street intersects Turner Boulevard is a building with a 1960s aesthetic that dates back more than 100 years. The building was constructed by the Western Motor Car Company in 1919. The company was founded…
Nestled between 72nd Street and the Big Papio Creek, Winchester’s Bar and Grill is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. While the bar is well known for its burgers and volleyball, the story of the building it calls home pre-dates…
Fun-Plex recently announced that it will be adding a mammoth-themed roller coaster this summer! Named the Mammoth, it will have more than 2,000 feet of track and rise more than 70 feet. It will be the largest roller coaster ever…
In the next of a multi-part series, we’ll explore the history of buildings that sit along the streetcar route and get acquainted with the businesses being impacted by its ongoing construction. In this article, we’ll explore the Horbach Building which…
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My name is Patrick, join me as I explore Omaha and the surrounding area. With an emphasis on the origin stories of the places that define this city, I also cover new developments, attractions, events and whatever else catches my eye.
