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Tag Archives: Kearney
Sliding to Safety
As Nebraska communities built large, multi-story schools in the late nineteenth century, providing a means of escape in case of fire was always a concern. One of the biggest problems was finding a safe way to evacuate people on the … Continue reading
A Birdman at the Fair
The star attraction of the 1911 Dawes County Fair in Chadron, held September 12-15, was the twice-daily exhibition flights by barnstormer Charles F. Walsh (1877-1912)., a native of California. Walsh, flying a Curtiss biplane, was advertised by the Chadron Journal … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibits, Photograph Collection, Publications
Tagged aviation, Beatrice, Chadron, Charles F. Walsh, Fremont, Kearney, Neligh
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How to Impress a Tourist: The 1909 Glidden Auto Tour
In late July, 1909, Nebraska newspapers were abuzz with news of the Glidden Auto Tour. “Glidden Tourists Pass Through Omaha,” “Glidden Tourists Will Go at Top Speed Through Fremont,” “Thousands Welcome Glidden Tourists,” and “Glidden Tour Makes Kearney the Mecca … Continue reading
Posted in Nebraska History, Publications
Tagged Automobiles, Columbus, Cozad, Fremont, Glidden Tour, Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, Omaha
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Hit the Road with Nebraska History
We have fun selecting photos for Nebraska History, our quarterly magazine. The cover photo on the new Fall 2012 issue is one of our favorites. It shows Jean Bemb and John Machesky and companions in their Chalmers cars outside Kearney, … Continue reading
Cherry Day at the Watson Ranch
In 1888, H. D. Watson established the historic Watson Ranch, at one time containing 8,000 acres, reaching from the fertile Platte Valley on the south to the rolling hills on the north and from downtown Kearney to a point five … Continue reading
Posted in Nebraska Timeline, Publications
Tagged agriculture, H. D. Watson, Kearney, N. C. Dunlap, Watson Ranch
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The Dandelion Rake
“Kearney has it and has it bad,” said the Kearney Daily Hub on May 14, 1902. “The dandelion is taking the town, literally overrunning it from end to end, covering lawns and terraces, and furnishing ‘greens’ enough to supply the … Continue reading
The Bachelors’ Protective Union of Kearney
When the Bachelors’ Protective Union gave a gala reception for two of its newly married (former) members and their brides in March of 1890, the social club for young, single business and professional men was already well known in Kearney. … Continue reading
Posted in Nebraska Timeline, Publications
Tagged Bachelors’ Protective Union, Kearney, Midway Hotel
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Seeing Lincoln: Nebraska Civil War Veterans Remember
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday in 1925 was celebrated by the History Club of Kearney State Teachers College with a dinner attended by members of the club and by several honored guests who had seen Lincoln during their Civil War military service. … Continue reading
Posted in Nebraska History, Publications
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Civil War, Grand Army of the Republic, Kearney
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Skating Under Cover: Kearney’s Indoor Ice Rink
Ice skating enthusiasts in Nebraska braved winter weather and rough ice before the advent of the indoor rink made “skating under cover” a more comfortable experience. The Kearney Daily Hub on November 24, 1891, announced the opening of such a … Continue reading
Something fun from the NSHS Photo Collection
Are you ready for a little photo fun? I recently came across this image in our collection. Can you guess what this strange contraption was used for? Post your best guesses in the comment section below. I will even give … Continue reading
Posted in Photograph Collection
Tagged Buffalo County, Kearney, Mystery photograph, Nebraska, Photograph Collection, Solomon Butcher
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