Visited by five million people from every state in the nation and many foreign countries. The display items are so well arranged in chronological order of developemnt that they can all be seen by walking less than a mile. Yet, some folks spend days here on one admission fee, as each item is historically described.
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After a spirited disagreement the county seat was moved from Lowell to Minden, and a frame building was erected on this site in 1879. The cornerstone of the present building was laid July 17, 1906
Minden, NE Historic CourthousesA printed self-guided driving or walking tour of 41 architectural and historical buildings and homes is available at the Pioneer Village Motel and the Chamber of Commerce.
Minden, NE ToursA highlight of the Ruth Armstrong Theater is the Dick and Kaylyn McBride Mural. what a story it tells! This beautiful 2000
Minden, NE ArtsAt the southeast corner of the square is the Minden Post Office. It was completed in 1937 in the style called by some "WPA Moderne". The mural over the postmaster's door was painted by Willow E. Bunn in the WPA artists' program in 1939.
Minden, NE ArtsDedicated bass fishermen are well-acquainted with its bushy shores (35 miles of them), submerged trees, and underwater struct...