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Empress Theatre
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Colored photograph of the Empress Theatre in Kearney, Nebraska. The theater opened on September 21, 1914. The named changed to Fort Theater during the 1940s and officially closed in 1993. Today, the building still stands as Fort Dentistry in Kearney,…
Platte River Bridge, Elm Creek Photograph
Black and white photograph of the Platte River Bridge near Elm Creek, Nebraska.
Platte River Bridge
Postcard of Platte River Bridge, Kearney, Nebraska
Nebraska Potatoes Postcard
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Humorous postcard meant to illustrate how fertile Nebraska's farmland was. Photograph has been altered by Solomon D. Butcher in order to make the potatoes in the cart look gigantic.
"I Am Looking For You"
Black and white postcard photograph of Sadie Austin and horse, a.k.a. Cherry County Cowgirl. Photo was taken by Solomon D. Butcher of S. D. Butcher & Son Photography Studio. It is addressed to Miss Martin of Elm Creek, Nebraska.
Presbyterian Church Postcard
Colored postcard showing the old Presbyterian Church in Kearney, Nebraska.
Hotel Midway and Soldiers Monument Postcard
Colored postcard showing the Midway Hotel and the Soldier's Monument dedicated to those who served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. The Midway Hotel burned down, but the monument still stands in Kearney. The Midway Hotel was named for…
Midway Hotel Postcard
Blank postcard with an image of the old Midway Hotel that used be located near downtown Kearney, Nebraska.
8039 Andrews Block Postcard
Colored postcard showing a building at 8039 Andrews Block, an area related to historic downtown Kearney, Nebraska
Fort Kearney Hotel Postcard
Black and white postcard with photograph of the old Fort Kearney Hotel in Kearney, Nebraska