Archive for the 'North Platte History' Category

Alexander Frederick Streitz

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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Beach Isaac Hinman

This week, we come back to a very early North Platte pioneer, Beach Isaac Hinman.

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Clarence Matthew Newton

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.

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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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