tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12242986626124521202024-03-19T22:46:35.998-07:00Historic Florence, NebraskaThis blog will cover news, events, and all else having to do with Historic Florence, Nebraska.Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-44438238747141866742016-08-14T10:24:00.001-07:002016-08-14T10:24:06.422-07:00Historic Winter QuartersOld Images of Winter Quarters<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5BHL-5enVKPSkshl1DDqMS9_-cEHl-Pzbgn2Cu0HRJV-kn8bWWLn4IiB93XqLJWA9EBg1f-IIAThldSirUS88aG25jg0dXTFjaaMSUFOB6XA2f9urtyCEn75UQBCvkDAijh6bP5xWKo/s640/blogger-image-1292482179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5BHL-5enVKPSkshl1DDqMS9_-cEHl-Pzbgn2Cu0HRJV-kn8bWWLn4IiB93XqLJWA9EBg1f-IIAThldSirUS88aG25jg0dXTFjaaMSUFOB6XA2f9urtyCEn75UQBCvkDAijh6bP5xWKo/s640/blogger-image-1292482179.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFv2ukCNQsNnJZ52EiMT68cj0Sx4CUCXzIwo8jxWnARnvOtjQfJWUlYz6p_xH9s2-nZVdSYsDQINMpyUVgsB9aX0kkGGBgSNYkOe8HF5DpMW8el3zVcRLfkz_U8LWU3scvKjhr6OZPS0/s640/blogger-image-1090032100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFv2ukCNQsNnJZ52EiMT68cj0Sx4CUCXzIwo8jxWnARnvOtjQfJWUlYz6p_xH9s2-nZVdSYsDQINMpyUVgsB9aX0kkGGBgSNYkOe8HF5DpMW8el3zVcRLfkz_U8LWU3scvKjhr6OZPS0/s640/blogger-image-1090032100.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-47078274598644600892016-08-07T20:09:00.001-07:002019-08-16T11:10:30.841-07:00Florence Mural at 30th and State<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-84168195738260660862014-01-26T20:08:00.001-08:002014-01-26T20:10:17.511-08:00Kierle House<div>We, the citizens of Florence, are a unique group of historians who have a lot to share with those who will listen. Send your <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">reminiscences</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> so all can share in our wonderful history with the world.</span></div><div><br></div><div>This link will take you a basic Wikipedia article detailing the Keirle House. If you have interesting antidotes concerning the Keirle family, email me and I will add to the post.</div><div><br></div><div>Doug</div><div><br></div><div>dkrose@cox.net</div><div><br></div>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keirle_House<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNLPmRgVGc7Zof0E__QYO-XQLtqqlDcp8pUiXMFvVk9BS4rIELKG2LAgUoBCZFtZzdSEW0fJ22WlaGIdXI-WX4dtB37uVU9byxuW689WahB5ho4QFnUeq9FJAtJcOujiRFWIll7tdJ64/s640/blogger-image--1379286349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNLPmRgVGc7Zof0E__QYO-XQLtqqlDcp8pUiXMFvVk9BS4rIELKG2LAgUoBCZFtZzdSEW0fJ22WlaGIdXI-WX4dtB37uVU9byxuW689WahB5ho4QFnUeq9FJAtJcOujiRFWIll7tdJ64/s640/blogger-image--1379286349.jpg"></a></div></div>Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-4322748904728431992014-01-26T19:41:00.001-08:002014-01-26T19:41:57.714-08:00Florence History or NewsIf any of ya'll have news or information to add to this blog, please email me and I will get it posted.<div><br></div><div>Doug</div><div>dkrose@cox.net</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Aqb9C0aOJD1hMbV8i_INR9AnZuhHb88c83VWfpuXw2pWf0uIjO0F8bOYs-9ruZLxTGJ4Y4oZZQj9E8Ttg4wiwq1Lc3epAfE4hcpn22MG1PMiqHQEPefYF6zvfp6MTpd5s5a7tJ2a9DE/s640/blogger-image-164632999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Aqb9C0aOJD1hMbV8i_INR9AnZuhHb88c83VWfpuXw2pWf0uIjO0F8bOYs-9ruZLxTGJ4Y4oZZQj9E8Ttg4wiwq1Lc3epAfE4hcpn22MG1PMiqHQEPefYF6zvfp6MTpd5s5a7tJ2a9DE/s640/blogger-image-164632999.jpg"></a></div></div>Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-91690778492789570352012-03-22T11:42:00.000-07:002013-04-08T14:35:26.674-07:00Mural on Price Hardware Building<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhVp1OGA6VL8fxwnq4elkaLRzSDlb9O_B-bjNDvUiicCeFAuzmAuuMqw0aOakbIZg28BJszgga0HHnKJlLKL5WCPQAs5OVgjkqVXU_8TLVIuRl6DdztzdX9yYkWXh5qhyinUWLwXcQGE/s1600/77258490waSClC_fs.jpg" imageanchor="1" linkindex="17" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhVp1OGA6VL8fxwnq4elkaLRzSDlb9O_B-bjNDvUiicCeFAuzmAuuMqw0aOakbIZg28BJszgga0HHnKJlLKL5WCPQAs5OVgjkqVXU_8TLVIuRl6DdztzdX9yYkWXh5qhyinUWLwXcQGE/s200/77258490waSClC_fs.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Welcome all visitors to Historic Florence, Nebraska. Florence is the oldest city in Nebraska and the home to some of the most historic sites in our city. We hope you enjoy your visit and hope you come to our end of town often.<br />
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Doug RoseDoug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-14018897757100231052012-03-22T09:40:00.001-07:002021-06-17T18:45:43.274-07:00Kiwanis Club of FlorenceKiwanis Club of Florence meets Wednesday's at Nite Hawkes Cafe 4825 North 16th Street<br />
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Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-86392941298329101052011-11-07T02:59:00.001-08:002012-05-05T10:02:32.354-07:00The Florence MillThe Florence, Nebraska Mill, built in 1846 by Latter Day Saints pioneers, is located at 9102 North 30th Street. It has been restored by Mrs. Linda Meigs and serves as museum and art loft. Florence Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a destination you should not miss.Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-49457776235334248792010-11-18T13:25:00.001-08:002011-11-07T04:23:30.761-08:00Florence BoulevardDoug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224298662612452120.post-59573615643895011552010-08-14T13:43:00.000-07:002010-08-14T18:15:27.218-07:00Bank of Florence8502 North 30th Street<br />
Omaha, NE 68112<br />
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The Bank of Florence was chartered by the Nebraska Territorial legislature on January 18, 1856. It was located in this substantial building, constructed during the same year. Sheet steel one quarter inch thick, shipped by river steamboat from Pennsylvania steel mills, was used in conjunction with three foot thick masonry to build the vault. The bank was owned and operated by the respected Iowa financial firm of Cook and Sargent. It played an important role in the aspiration of the town of Florence to become the leading transportation and financial center of Nebraska. <br />
Frontier banking practices were lax and along with other banks in Nebraska Territory the Bank of Florence issued quantities of unsecured "wild cat" currency and financed speculation in land. Weakened by the financial panic of 1857 the Bank failed in 1859. Only one bank in Nebraska territory survived the Panic. The building housed a variety of subsequent business operations including a second Bank of Florence which was chartered in 1904. It is now restored as it appeared in territorial times.<br />
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Florence Historical Foundation <br />
Historical Land Mark Council 30th Street, Omaha <br />
Douglas County <br />
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The above text is from the historical marker at the bank site.Doug Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10076298913154087386noreply@blogger.com2