Heritage Nebraska Hidden Treasures

Heritage Nebraska annually releases its list of Hidden Treasures. The purpose of this list is to celebrate Nebraska’s unique heritage through its built environment, culture and landscapes. It is important to showcase the lesser-known treasures of our state.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Lester F. Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum (Lincoln, NE)

Located on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was the first state and national testing facility when it started in 1920. ...

Thorpe Opera House (David City, NE)

Built in 1889, the 1,000-seat second floor auditorium was the largest west of Omaha. Performances included political debates, traveling thea...

Pavillion Hotel (Taylor, NE)

This Victorian-era building was built in 1887 and was lauded as the finest hotel between Rapid City and Grand Island. It is located in a pop...

Pavelka Farmstead (Bladen, NE)

Built in 1905, this was the home of Anna (Mrs. John) Pavelka, the character for whom Antonia was named in Willa Cather's "My Anton...

Old Great Western Sugar Factory Dormitory (Mitchell, NE)

The old Great Western Sugar Factory Dormitory in Mitchell, Nebraska was built in 1926. Of the several such dormitories built at sugar factor...

Oak Ballroom (Schuyler, NE)

The Oak Ballroom is a 1937 WPA project built of native oak trees and rock. The original dance hall is still in use. The structure rests in a...

Meadow Grove Federal Credit Union (Meadow Grove, NE)

The Meadow Grove Federal Credit Union is located in the old Security Bank which was built in 1905 and has remained in use as a financial ins...

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