Very early in crete s history, bickle chose a site on his farm for a community cemetery, which he named riverside. City of crete nebraska news updatescurrent news updates. Crete also vied for the county seat on two occasions, 1877 and 1927, losing both times. Nebraska history of the state of nebraska 1882, vol. This book, czech contributions to the progress of nebraska, is his third on some phase of czech culture in our state. Theres something undeniably artistic in the way the cretan landscape unfolds, from the sundrenched beaches in the north to the rugged canyons. On april 16, the doane alumni office announced the launch of the book club. Arfmann was a resident of crete, nebraska at the time of passing. He relocated to the nebraska territory with his family in 1858, moving to johnson county in 1864 when he purchased a large estate in spring creek precinct. The opening date for the library has been changed due to updated information.
In 1871, two rival towns merged to form a new town, which was named after crete, illinois, the former. We specialize in novel and premium meats, fruits and vegetables. But, like many nebraska weekly newspapers, there are few resources to spend on doing new things. The county got its name from the belief of its early pioneers, that great salt deposits.
The author is eminently qualified to undertake such a work. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways. The city of crete will continue to share relevant and timely information and recommendations from public health services state of nebraska and the department of health and human services, centers for disease control and prevention, and local public health solutions. City of crete nebraska 243 east th street crete, ne 68333 ph. Kunclcrete crete obituary helen rose kottas was born on friday, january 04, 1924 and passed away on wednesday, march 11, 2020. The book contains a most comprehensive history of crete from neolithic times until world war ii. The history of crete goes back to the 7th millennium bc, preceding the ancient minoan civilization by more than four millennia. The railroad was extended to the area in 1870, bringing settlers. Crete is a city in saline county, nebraska, united states.
This book has an academic feel, and is probably the basis for a college course on the subject, but is also written in such a way to make it accessible to the general reader with extensive citations for further reading for someone looking for more indepth information. Patrons will need either an individual or a family library card in good standing. Written by william cutler and published by andreas. Today he is curator of the nebraska statehood memorial the kennard house in lincoln.
The city of crete is an equal opportunity employer. Discover librarianselected research resources on nebraska history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Crete is, in every respect, except perhaps in size, a modern cosmopolitan city, and there are but few places in the west, of its proportions, that can lay claims to as many substantial improvements. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The crete heritage society is dedicated to the preservation of cretes history, and. The road bed was graded for the crete branch of the missouri pacific line in 1887. It is a significant addition to the history of his people in america. Her doctoral dissertation, the history of crete, nebraska 18701888, is a valuable source of information on saline county and crete. Crete core ingredients leading the way in premium pet.
Casde crete saline county virtual nebraska university of. Bridges gage county hebras\a held history holland post hundred j. A 1921 exhibit for better butter, made by the fairmont creamery company. Funeral home services for joseph are being provided by kuncl crete crete.
The following is a list of photograph collections in the holdings of history nebraska. Jeffries releases book about crete history doane university. Late19thcentury publications regularly promoted nebraska s young cities and towns, and crete was no exception. Crete core ingredients carries the following certifications. Novak was born on saturday, april 25, 1931 and passed away on thursday, april 16, 2020. District doane college dollars eighties election foreignborn found in saline g. Doane university offers virtual book club crete news. Crete white pages phone books in nebraska ne whitepages.
Crete public library 1915 nebraska library commission. Hathitrust digital library saline county bridges source. Crete genealogy in saline county, ne usa 1,015,348 nebraska 10,923 saline county 190 crete 41. Discover the past of nebraska through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 150 years of growth. Wilberclatonias wrestlers had a good day at the crete invitational dec. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. We have tried to make this a comprehensive list, however, new collections, manuscript collections with photographs, and museum collections with photographs may not be reflected. Czechs in nebraska czech heritage project nebraska. Print out, write responses, scan, and email to shelby. Overdrive nebraska login needed inlibrary use only. History of crete public library city of crete nebraska. Much of her information was gathered in her years of employment with the nebraska. Crete, nebraska, in saline county, is 20 miles sw of lincoln, nebraska and 69 miles sw of omaha, nebraska.
Historic bridges of the united states vital records. Google patents power plant history crete, nebraska. Very early in cretes history, bickle chose a site on his farm for a community cemetery, which he named riverside. Cook, a farmer and stockman, was the first to bring a harvesting and threshing machine to johnson county. Novak was a resident of nebraska at the time of passing. A history of public power in nebraska, by donald e. Cretes girls continued their run through the 201920 season last week, going 30 en route t cardinal girls top waverly. Cretes a vibrant community on the move that embraces our. The history of dorchester begins with the year 1870, when the site was selected.
While serving as pastor of grace united methodist church in crete, nebraska, he also serves as one of the board members for the city of crete housing authority. Old historical city, county and state maps of nebraska. So nice to see and read about the town i grew up in and its history. Our cause is to advocate for the economic and community welfare of crete. The crete girls basketball team continued its march through class b jan. Download the application packet, type responses, print as pdf and email to shelby. The nebraska library commission has book kits available for book clubs. Find the table of contents with all original text under the following link. Crete seems to be two communities, he said, and he is finding ways to bridge that gap through his coverage of events for the crete news.
With financial assistance from the friends of the crete. This book covers the interesting history and dynamics surrounding two very popular institutions, football sports and religion church. List of books and articles about nebraska history online. We are a chamber at work within our community by hosting community tourism events, business advocacy, better business services and more. Crete, nebraska city information, fast facts, schools. The crete chamber of commerce is a chamber that is committed to our crete community and businesses. A fairly comprehensive one volume history of the state of nebraska. Visit us contact us crete public library 1515 forest ave, crete, nebraska 68333.
The history of saline county nebraska history of the state of nebraska first published in 1882 by the western historical company. Sixteen months after an official groundbreaking, crete public library staff will close the old library on east th. History of doane college, crete, nebraska, 1872 to 1912. Crete, nebraska is the 3,894th largest city in the united states as of 2018. Visit the history nebraska collections search for additional. Book documents all important czech oragnizations, publications, schools, artists, religion, settlement of counties and other important things, in which czechs in nebraska have participated. Settled by homesteaders, merchants, railroaders, and new englanders associated with doane college, crete began as an agricultural trade center, but it soon possessed the refinements of gentility and city culture. It includes the minoan civilization, the ancient greek, roman, byzantine, venetian and ottoman turkish periods followed with an epilogue of cretan independence and union with greece. Doane university alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and community members are welcome to join a virtual book club. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or. Book two prairie state and book three cornhuskers, coontrackers. The palace based minoan civilization was the first civilization in europe after the minoan civilization was devastated by the thera eruption, crete developed an ancient greeceinfluenced organization of city states, then successively became part of the roman empire.
Crete is in saline county, which was created by the territorial legislature act in the year 1855. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. He hopes to encourage new businesses, including the hispanicowned businesses, to advertise with the newspaper. Try a readalike list who writes like your favorite author. Saline county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. View nebraska maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 93 counties in nebraska. A copy of her dissertation is located in the nshs library along with several later editions published under the title, pioneer days in crete, nebraska. Guide to saline county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. History of crete, nebraska, 18701888 annadora foss. Arfmann was born on friday, january 09, 1953 and passed away on thursday, april 16, 2020.
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