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- Thomson-Houston Current Indicator, circa 1889 -
- circa 1889
- Collections - Artifact
Thomson-Houston Current Indicator, circa 1889
- Postcard, "Union Stock Yards, Live Stock Exchange, South Omaha, Nebraska," 1939 -
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Postcard, "Union Stock Yards, Live Stock Exchange, South Omaha, Nebraska," 1939
- Crowd Looking at Thomas Flyer in North Platte, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
Crowd Looking at Thomas Flyer in North Platte, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- "The Wigwam, Atlanta, Nebraska" Souvenir Salt and Pepper Set, 1945-1973 -
- 1945-1973
- Collections - Artifact
"The Wigwam, Atlanta, Nebraska" Souvenir Salt and Pepper Set, 1945-1973
- Thomas Flyer and Team in Columbus, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer and Team in Columbus, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- Menu, "Greyhound Post House Restaurant Welcomes You," Omaha, Nebraska, 1955 - Many long-distance bus companies operated special restaurants to service their travelers. This 1955 menu from the Greyhound line explains that Greyhound's post houses were established to guarantee quality food and sanitary conditions for their travelers. In the days of stagecoach travel, post houses were stops along the way where travelers could rest, eat, and possibly even secure lodgings.
- 1955
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Menu, "Greyhound Post House Restaurant Welcomes You," Omaha, Nebraska, 1955
Many long-distance bus companies operated special restaurants to service their travelers. This 1955 menu from the Greyhound line explains that Greyhound's post houses were established to guarantee quality food and sanitary conditions for their travelers. In the days of stagecoach travel, post houses were stops along the way where travelers could rest, eat, and possibly even secure lodgings.
- President John F. Kennedy Visiting Offutt Air Force Base, December 7, 1962 - It wasn't possible to transport the presidential limousine everywhere the president traveled. During this visit to Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska, President John F. Kennedy used a 1963 Lincoln Continental convertible most likely loaned by a local dealership. During his visit, Kennedy praised the Strategic Air Command, headquartered at Offutt, for its service during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- December 07, 1962
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President John F. Kennedy Visiting Offutt Air Force Base, December 7, 1962
It wasn't possible to transport the presidential limousine everywhere the president traveled. During this visit to Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska, President John F. Kennedy used a 1963 Lincoln Continental convertible most likely loaned by a local dealership. During his visit, Kennedy praised the Strategic Air Command, headquartered at Offutt, for its service during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- Thomas Flyer with Carriage and Riders on the Road near Hershey, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer with Carriage and Riders on the Road near Hershey, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
- "Electronic Control of Motor Vehicles on the Highway," 1957-1958 - In the late 1950s, RCA experimented with a system that guided a car -- without input from a driver -- along a highway via electromagnetic circuits buried under the road surface. Partnering with General Motors and the State of Nebraska, RCA built a 400-foot-long working prototype road near Lincoln, Nebraska. But RCA's system was too expensive for practical use.
- 1957-1958
- Collections - Artifact
"Electronic Control of Motor Vehicles on the Highway," 1957-1958
In the late 1950s, RCA experimented with a system that guided a car -- without input from a driver -- along a highway via electromagnetic circuits buried under the road surface. Partnering with General Motors and the State of Nebraska, RCA built a 400-foot-long working prototype road near Lincoln, Nebraska. But RCA's system was too expensive for practical use.
- Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: Nebraska Cornhuskers" Christmas Ornament, 2001 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2001
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: Nebraska Cornhuskers" Christmas Ornament, 2001
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.