Description
Book SynopsisMy Omaha Obsession takes the reader on an idiosyncratic tour through some of Omaha’s neighborhoods, buildings, architecture, and people—celebrating the city’s unusual and overlooked history
Trade Review“Miss Cassette is a social and urban historian of the highest order because her enquiries into Omaha’s past—idiosyncratic, haunting, and full of derring-do—bring endless delight to both herself and her readers. I inhaled this book.”—Alexander Payne, film director, screenwriter, and producer
“I think even if I hadn’t spent the first third of my life in Omaha I would still adore Miss Cassette and her curious, charming, big-hearted, rigorous, and illuminating love for this random American city.”—Kurt Andersen, author of
Evil Geniuses and
Fantasyland"Nothing is too small or insignificant for the author of the blog My Omaha Obsession. A detective of the best Nancy Drew variety, she hunts down the histories of grand and unusual homes, restaurants and clubs and revels in revealing the mysteries about each of them."—Marjie Ducey,
Omaha World-Herald"Based on Cassette's blog,
My Omaha Obsession retains that intimate voice, addressing the readers as fellow detectives spying on these people's lives."—Linda Lombardi,
Shelf Awareness“I have learned a great deal personally from Miss Cassette’s fascinating and erudite blog and have suggested this valuable resource to many local history researchers. Architecture, history, drama, and mystery: she finds the stories that bring old buildings alive.”—Martha Grenzeback, librarian of genealogy and local history, Omaha Public Library
“In addition to the interesting stories Miss Cassette breathes to life with her research, she has helped me as a residential appraiser for Douglas County to ensure that our records on these historical properties are as accurate as possible.”—Scott Barnes, real estate appraiser, Douglas County Assessor Office
“Old buildings are filled with great stories. Miss Cassette uncovers and tells them beautifully.”—Kristine Gerber, Omaha historian and former director of Restoration Exchange Omaha
Table of ContentsForeword by Chris Ware
Introduction
Note to the Reader
1. The Mysteries of 4025 Izard Street
2. The Adventure of Twenty-Fifth Street
3. For the Love of Rose Lodge
4. The Secret of the House That Moved
5. The Clue to Bircheknolle
6. The Quest of Harkert’s Holsum Hamburger
7. The Curse of the Clover Leaf Club
8. Password to the Twenties Club
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
