Freemasons / Order of Free and Accepted Masons

Originally published to facebook.com/NorthPlattePL on August 12, 2022. Welcome back to another Facebook Friday History! Today’s Facebook Friday History looks at a fraternal organization—The freemasons or the Order of Free and Accepted Masons; specifically, the building where the members met, namely, the Masonic Temple. From Britannica.com: Freemasonry is the teachings and practices of the fraternal […]

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William “Bill” H. McDonald

Today’s Facebook Friday post continues our look at the McDonald Family.  Last month, we highlighted Charles McDonald and today’s post highlights one of his sons, William “Bill” H. McDonald.

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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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McDonald State Bank

Originally published to facebook.com/NorthPlattePL on March 18, 2022. For this week’s Facebook Friday history, we have decided to reprint part of Mary Ann Koch’s article from the North Platte Telegraph, from Sunday, January 15, 1978. The main article is entitled “McDonald State Bank turns 100 years old this year,” and focuses on remembrances of living […]

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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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