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- Postcard, "Union Stock Yards, Live Stock Exchange, South Omaha, Nebraska," 1939 -
- 1939
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Postcard, "Union Stock Yards, Live Stock Exchange, South Omaha, Nebraska," 1939
- Chicago and Northwestern Railway Advertising Broadside, 1868 - President Lincoln designated Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the official eastern terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad. (Though the Missouri River wasn't bridged until 1872, making Omaha, Nebraska, the effective terminus until then.) The transcontinental route connected with the rest of the eastern U.S. railroad network via the Chicago & North Western Railway, completed to Council Bluffs from Chicago in 1867.
- 1868
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway Advertising Broadside, 1868
President Lincoln designated Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the official eastern terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad. (Though the Missouri River wasn't bridged until 1872, making Omaha, Nebraska, the effective terminus until then.) The transcontinental route connected with the rest of the eastern U.S. railroad network via the Chicago & North Western Railway, completed to Council Bluffs from Chicago in 1867.
- H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924 - H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 1925
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H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924
H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- Thomson-Houston Current Indicator, circa 1889 -
- circa 1889
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Thomson-Houston Current Indicator, circa 1889
- 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
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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.
- "The Wigwam, Atlanta, Nebraska" Souvenir Salt and Pepper Set, 1945-1973 -
- 1945-1973
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"The Wigwam, Atlanta, Nebraska" Souvenir Salt and Pepper Set, 1945-1973
- 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
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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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.