Originally published to facebook.com/NorthPlattePL on July 22, 2022. Welcome back to another Facebook Friday History! Today we look at Alexander Frederick Streitz, North Platte Mayor and early pioneer Pharmacist/druggist/chemist. Alexander Streitz was born on May 10, 1860 to Ferdinand and Hannah (Fest) Streitz in Michigan. Ferdinand immigrated to America from Germany. The Streitz family settled […]
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Lorenzo S. Macomber
This week, we are looking at an early pioneer, Union soldier in the civil war, and survivor, Lorenzo S. Macomber.
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This week, we come back to a very early North Platte pioneer, Beach Isaac Hinman.
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Today’s FB History looks at a man who began his working career in the book and stationary business in North Platte, Clarence Matthew Newton.
Read the rest of this entry »George Ambrose Austin
Today’s history looks at the early days of the Union Pacific Railroader and a strong Irish-Catholic who led an amazing career working for the Railroad, George Ambrose Austin.
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