Archive for the 'Government' Category

Washington Mallory Hinman

Originally published to facebook.com/NorthPlattePL on September 16, 2022. Welcome back to our Facebook Friday history! Today, we look at another early North Platte resident, Shorter County organizer, businessman, and Native American interpreter, and all around fascinating pioneer, Washington M. Hinman. Researchers note: Readers, please note that some of the language used in this post is […]

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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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Dr. Nicholas McCabe

Have you ever wondered about some of the names on streets or buildings? Well, today we are looking at Dr. Nicholas McCabe and next week, we will look at the history of the McCabe Building at 400-402 North Dewey Street and the McCabe hotel. But let’s start with the man, Dr. Nicholas McCabe.

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North Platte Public Library Construction

In celebration of public libraries everywhere, this week’s Facebook Friday celebrates the construction of our very own North Platte Public Library.

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Charles McDonald, Father of North Platte

Today’s Facebook Friday post is about the man who many early businessmen regarded as the “father of North Platte.”  Enjoy!

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