Lloyd’s Opera House

Originally posted to Facebook.com/NorthPlattePL on May 18, 2017. Warren Lloyd was born in New York state on February 14, 1830. As a boy, he was mesmerized by machinery. He found a career on the railroad and worked for several. But the allure of the “Wild West” was always on his mind. In 1850-1851, his wandering […]

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Union Pacific Depot & Hotel

Originally published to Facebook.com/NorthPlattePL on May 25, 2017 Today’s topic: The history of the Union Pacific Depot and Hotel; as well as the North Platte Canteen! Sadly, the Union Pacific Depot was torn down on November 2, 1973. It has been a source of controversy and gossip by locals for many, many years. Today’s view […]

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