The Homestead Act of 1862 - By the 1850's, huge land acquisitions had filled out the continental United States.
the country's sheer vastness strengthened the conviction...
Homestead National Monument of America
The original Carnegie Library, built in 1902-3, is an outstanding example of the Beaux-Arts style, designed by architect, George A. Berlinghof, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Beatrice, NE Carnegie Libraries
The "Kilpatrick Mansion" is a two-and-one-half story brick dwelling constructed in 1904-5 in the Renaissance Revival style, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Beatrice, NE Historic Homes
This limestone Richardson Romanesque structure with a clock tower was erected in 1890-1892, and has served as the location for the administration of local government and institutions for Gage County for over 100
Beatrice, NE Historic Courthouses
Gage County Historical Society and Museum is housed in the Burlington Railroad Depot built in 1906 in the Neo-Classical Revival style. The building was constructed of Omaha pressed brick with Bedford stone trim at the cost of $35,000, and is listed on the
Beatrice, NE Museums
In 1888 U.S. Senator Algernon Paddock built a hotel and a large opera house. That structure was destroyed by fire on August
1, 1919. Two years later a hotel company was organized, resulting in the New Paddock Hotel, which was completed in 1924.
Beatrice, NE Historic Hotels
Facilities for a wide variety of outdoor activites make Big Indian Recreation Area one of Southeast Nebraska'...