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4 unusual facts about North Omaha


Cotton Club Boys

The Cotton Club Boys was a territory band based in North Omaha, Nebraska in the 1930s.

Kenneth Vavrina

He has been involved in many events in North Omaha since returning to Omaha from various mission work abroad in 1993.

Mel Harder

Harder was born in Beemer, Nebraska, and graduated from Tech High School in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Mineola, Iowa

The Palisades featured a variety of famous performers, including the Lloyd Hunter Orchestra of North Omaha, Nebraska, and Lawrence Welk, along with movies, bingo, and school programs with a saloon and lunchroom in front.


Harry Buford House

The Harry Buford House is located at 1804 North 30th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Minne Lusa Theater

The Minne Lusa Theater building is located at 6714 North 30th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Neale Woods

Neale Woods is a nature preserve nearly 600 acres in size in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Scriptown

Neighborhoods eventually formed from Scriptown included Gifford Park, Kountze Place, Prospect Hill, Saratoga and the Near North Side.


see also

Culture of North Omaha, Nebraska

Other influential figures on North Omaha's early scene included Lloyd Hunter, Anna Mae Winburn and her International Sweethearts of Rhythm trombonist, Helen Jones Woods.