Hello friends! It is that time of year again and here in the detective’s office we clink our glasses to another anniversary. My Omaha Obsession is eight years old today. Quite the surprise, as it seems just a few years back that we first met and began this madness. For myself, I am so glad to be back on the streets, slinking about, as it seemed half the year was spent in the hospital and nursing facilities with a loved one. Thankfully everyone is in better health. This has allowed me to open the case files again, resume our practice of architectural sleuthing…and peering through the occasional keyhole. For these very reasons, we raise a glass.
Francisco Bowling Alley on the second floor of the Kresge’s Store on 16th and Harney. 1926. Bostwick-Frohardt Collection.
I hope that you don’t mind– I’ve prepared some musical numbers.
Bob Crosby and the Bobcats: “Dear Hearts and Gentle People.” If you’d like to hear the soothing sounds of the great Bob Crosby and the Bobcats, please click the white arrow.
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live in my hometown
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let you down
They read the good book
From Fri’ ’til Monday
That’s how the weekend goes (how it goes)
I’ve got a dream house
I’ll build there one day
With picket fence and ramblin’ rose
I feel so welcome each time that I return
That my happy heart keeps laughin’ like a clown
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live and love in my home town (in my home town)
The 49’r. 4824 Dodge Street.
House 818 on the left. 1914. Bostwick-Frohardt photographers.
Home on 38th Street. 1928. Bostwick-Frohardt photographers.
Glenn Miller. “Goin’ Home.” Please click the white arrow to hear this classic.
Looking east from 62nd and Maple.Olson’s Market; Cornwell Tavern. 1951. John Savage, photographer.
Regis Hotel. Back alley delivery. 1948.
1953. Robert Paskach photographer.
Wally Cox: “There is a Tavern in the Town.” Please click the white arrow for a real hoot!
The Rose Bowl bowling alley. 1110 North Saddle Creek Road. 1959. John Savage photographer.
Rose Bowl matches.
St. Vincent de Paul Society; Davis Paint and Wallpaper; Koffee House. 1972. Omaha Sun newspaper.
16th and Dodge. Bud Williamsen’s diner. 1970. Robert Paskach photographer.
1108 South 11th Street. 1932. Bostwick- Frohardt photographers.
Lionel Hampton: ” Flying Home.” Press the button for some exhilaration.
- John Savage photographer.
1971.
Railroad track running through the alley. Kwik-Kafe delivery truck. 1973. Robert Paskach photographer.
Paul Anka. “My Home Town.”
I took a little trip to my home town
I only stopped to just look around
And as I walked along the thorough-fare
There was music playing everywhere
The music came from within my heart
How did it happen how did it start
I only know that I fell in love
I guess the answer lies up above
Oh what a feeling
My heart was reeling
The bells were ringing
The birds were singing
And so the music keep goes on and on
And through the night until the break of dawn
I hear a birdie up in the tree
I hear him sings this melody
And so he sings
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya
3510 Cass Street. Investigation ongoing.
The Clarence Landen home. RIP.
Russ Morgan and his Orchestra. “Hurry Home.” To listen to this hit, press the arrow.
After being hacked and losing my Facebook and Twitter accounts the previous year, I was able to buy a new computer and start another My Omaha Obsession Facebook account. A new IP address allows this workaround with my blocked FB account. Although the new FB page has never really taken off as before, (low community number and low comments) this website remains popular. The number of visitors to this site have grown exponentially and yet comments are low here as well, compared to the early years. I had speculated on this on our seventh birthday. I don’t really know how or why we have gained traffic, but I believe I’ve got you to thank for that. So Thank You! I continue to get wonderful and weird tips through the public far and near. There are some exciting things coming up based on our friends’ hints. I will continue to focus my energies on research and articles for this website, rather than social media and numbers or lack of comments. The work doesn’t get done when I get involved in hand wringing. I do appreciate you taking the time to share my work and what we do here with your family, friends and colleagues.
Dreaming of that dream house.
Omaha souvenir.
Tiny Hill: “Show Me the Way to Go Home.”
Friends, I have cherished all that you have shared with me in this last year. I shall never forget our collaborative mysteries and I cannot wait to get on to my next adventure. A spirit of Nancy Drew curiosity and beginner’s mind seems to reverberate. May we always search and never know.
Thank You, Detectives.
Miss Cassette
- Robert Paskach.
You can keep up with my latest investigations by joining my email group. Click on “Contact” then look for “Sign me up for the Newsletter!” Enter your email address. You will get sent email updates every time I have written a new article. Thank you, Omaha friends. Miss Cassette
And now for my favorite version: Julie London singing “Show Me the Way to Go Home.”
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Bing Crosby. “When You’re a Long, Long Way from Home.” To hear this classic, get a hanky and press the arrow.
If you are looking for more architectural and Omaha history sleuthing fun, ask your local or bigbox bookseller for my book:My Omaha Obsession: Searching for the City.Also available everywhere online. Thank you.
- Robert Paskach. Night driving in Omaha.
Please consider investigating 5523 Lafayette Avenue, my childhood home. It sits on the edge of the Happy Hollow district and I remember it being a home for priests or monks(?) . Golden brick home with a matching brick ‘fence’ of sorts surrounding the raised lot. It’s a lovely home with arches, 3 floors and wonderful front door. We lived there from 1964 to 1999.
Thank you for the suggestion, Marla. It sounds divine!
Happy Anniversary! “Thanks for the Memories!” Looking forward to many more years of your amazing research and excellent writing.
Thank you, Cynthia! I appreciate this.
Congratulations! It is like a holiday when I see your name in my mail! I stop whatever I am doing and read every word. I have tried to wait and save it for later with tea, but I haven’t been able to do it. I am beyond grateful that your serious setbacks are in the past and please know I speak for so many when I say you are a treasure to your readers. We love our favorite detective! Have joyful days, dear Miss Cassette!
Thank you, Victoria, for these lovely words! I feel so happy. Thank you.
I have never lived in Omaha and my visits have mostly been trips to the zoo. I don’t know my way around and none of the neighborhoods you write about are familiar to me.
Your investigations are fascinating nonetheless. I just wanted you to know that your curiosity and enthusiasm (and hours of research!) are enjoyed even by those without Omaha connections.
Happy anniversary! Many more, I hope! Thank you for all you do.
Krista, this just made my day. Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out and let me know. I am tickled.
Your articles are so intriguing & I enjoyed your book. Hope you will be publishing another
Thank you for this, Debby. I think I am ready to consider writing another. I have learned so much since then and would like another chance at it!
I just love it when I see some of your work. I never did receive emails though. I read your book. Twice. Keep it coming and I’ll keep devouring!
Thank you, Aubra! I am bothered that you have never received your emails. I’m going to enter your email in and see if I can remedy that. I hope I didn’t mess anything up. So sorry and I hope this can iron it out.
Aubra, it successfully took your email. It’s going to send you a kickback email asking for approval!
Happy Anniversary Miss Cassette! I have enjoyed each of your investigative reports over the years. I love your writing method and your tenacity to ferret out historical information on so many properties that I have fond memories of. I’m looking forward to reading more in the future. Best wishes to you.
Hello Dianne! I Thank You. You get me and I get you and it feels so good to share our mutual obsession. Thanks for taking the time to write in.
Cheers, Miss Cassette! I am off to buy the book, and hope that you might consider an annual tour or conference-style meeting to review a few cases in person annually.
Hi Molly! Thanks so much for writing in. Someday when I retire and can have my identity made public I hope to offer this meet up. What a reunion it will be! I thank you for thinking larger.
Happy Anniversary! What a marvelous accomplishment….Will look forward to more,
Thank you so much, Jeff and Carolyn! I really appreciate you always cheering me on.
I really enjoy your articles, and in awe of your research knowledge.
I would like to know more about ne Omaha Nebraska from n 16th to Florence Blvd around Carter lake Blvd that’s 16 going west also on the Florence Blvd there is a mansion just south of reed Street
Hi Tony,
Love the area and have spent many a Sunday at Harold’s. Do you read the North Omaha history blog? He has been writing about North Omaha a lot longer than I have been doing my work. He covers Cuming Street north and I try not to cross into his areas of research out of respect. You should check out his blog! Thanks for writing in and I’m going to send you a private email as well.