Kimball in Lincoln: Nebraska’s Latest State Hall of Fame Member
Thomas Kimball was an Omaha architect. But he did leave his mark on Lincoln. He designed the Telephone Building. Through the years, this building has [...]
Perfecting the Pose: Pictures for a History Lover’s Guide to Lincoln
When it comes to photography, I prefer landscapes because they stand still. Actually one of my favorite pictures in the book does include my two [...]
What Never Happened in Lincoln (Not Found in “A History Lover’s Guide to Lincoln”)
In researching A History Lover's Guide to Lincoln some of the information was not clear cut. Famous people were supposed to come and didn't. Certain places [...]
The Far Reaching Impact of the Beatrice Creamery
Not only did I work on a book last summer, I also took a grad school class. Needless to say, I was more than ready [...]
Historic Haymarket Walking Tour
Historic plaques fascinate me. Learning the stories behind the places is interesting especially if they were once used for businesses that are no longer around. [...]
Rococo Theatre Remodel
When my kids were younger, I taught them about Michelangelo by having them paint while lying flat on their backs. Underneath a table, I taped [...]
Ice Cream on Campus: UNL Dairy Store
Happy National Ice Cream Day on Sunday! For over one hundred years, students have been making ice cream at the University of Nebraska. Back when [...]
Historical Sunken Gardens
Since 1930, the Sunken Gardens has been a part of Lincoln's history. Rebecca at the Well This statue was an important part of the Garden [...]
Tracking Down the Thompson Fountain
Lincoln had a diplomat. One of our local politicians helped Teddy Roosevelt enough with campaigning that he was appointed Ambassador to Brazil. Obviously D.E. Thompson [...]
First-Plymouth Carillon Tower: I Heard the Bells on a September Day
During the research process, I discovered that First-Plymouth Church was one of Lincoln's first places of worship. I knew that part of its unique history [...]