Sidney’s 1929 building boom tops city permits
Sidney records reveal 1929 building permits exceed 300000 by September and near 350000 for the year. Major projects include the city hall and John Deere warehouse at 80000 each, with school buildings near 200000 and Omar Court at 40000. If not for limits, 1930 could rival or surpass 1929, signaling continued prosperity.
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City Hall
John Deere
Omar Court
O. D. Slayter
Chevrolet
New City Auditorium rises in Sidney amid growth rush
In Sidney two new structures rise beyond a September review. The Oliver Farm Equipment warehouse on the north side, and a Ninth street office built by Attorney Radcliffe, mark a rapid expansion. The John Deere warehouse, hampered by weather, should finish in days and house the largest implements warehouse in Nebraska outside Omaha and Lincoln. The 2000 seat auditorium will host conventions and events, with a three story front housing city offices, lobby, and jail. The Fox Theatre improvement adds to the city’s status as a western Nebraska showcase.
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Sidney
Telegraph
Oliver Farm Equipment Company
Robert S. Oberfelder
Ninth Street
Attorney Radcliffe
John Deere
Nebraska
Omaah
Lincoln
City Hall
Convention Center
Panhandle
Fox Theatre
Burlington Introduces Crack New Flyers On Main Road
Burlington unveils seven deluxe trains in a public exhibition with Friday and Saturday ceremonies attended by officials. About 50 000 visitors toured the display and marveled at the new million dollar flyers as the fleet enters service.
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Burlington Railroad
Burlington
A. Cotsworth, Jr
Chicago
Nebraska History Through Indian Folk Lore
Nebraska history is described through Indian lore with rich crop and pasture lands and mineral wealth. Notable figures such as Red Cloud Spotted Tail Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse are recalled by pioneers. Indian names color many Nebraska towns, reflecting a deep historical background.
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Nebraska
Palmer
Latelsha
Major O'Fallon
Washington, D. C
Museum of American Indians
New York
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
State Capitol Terrace Wall Reconstruction Begins
Three architects have begun plans for complete reconstruction of the terrace walls and floors of the new state capitol. Roy Cochran, state engineer, announced tests of materials to determine construction type. The project is estimated to cost about $50,000.
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State Capitol
Roy Cochran
Capitol
Cochran
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Lieve
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Liberty State Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
A.L.L.F.D.A
Insurance Company
Ili
Cheyenne County Lumber
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