This week, we are looking at an early pioneer, Union soldier in the civil war, and survivor, Lorenzo S. Macomber.
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John E. Evans
Today, we look at another early pioneer, patriotic American, and Civil War Veteran: John E. Evans. We also look at the home he lived in, which is now located at 302 Dixie Ave. So read on!
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Today’s Facebook Friday post is about the man who many early businessmen regarded as the “father of North Platte.” Enjoy!
Read the rest of this entry »King Fong Cafe
downtown North Platte, Nebraska, the King Fong Café! You may know it or remember it as “Salon Nicholas” or “Stephanie’s” or perhaps even the King Fong Café!
Read the rest of this entry »Local Media Coverage of Pearl Harbor
Originally published on Facebook December 3, 2021. Today’s Facebook Friday North Platte History event looks at how our local newspaper covered the tragic events that happened on December 7, 1941, the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Next Tuesday, December 7, 2021, will mark the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. […]
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