Nebraska’s Architectural Wonder
by Cynthia S. Peterson, photography by Tom Tidball Nebraska’s state Capitol building is the nation’s first modern statehouse. But the building you see at 1445 K Street on the south edge of downtown is not...
by Cynthia S. Peterson, photography by Tom Tidball Nebraska’s state Capitol building is the nation’s first modern statehouse. But the building you see at 1445 K Street on the south edge of downtown is not...
The first in the nation to incorporate a functional tower in its design. Within the building, a complex medley of design offers a stunning stroll through artful symbolism and history. The Capitol is also a...
by Rama Tidball In the Star City there are so many things to do and see. Among them are a number of landmarks, historic and otherwise. Below is a list of landmarks which we like...
by Ed Zimmer The oldest home in Lincoln, Nebraska stands just down the street from the southeast corner of the Nebraska State Capitol grounds, at 1627 H Street. In front of the handsome Italianate style...
by Ed Zimmer Nebraska’s beautiful State Capitol took a decade to build (1922-1932) and an expenditure of ten million Depression-era tax dollars. More than that, it took three tries to design and construct the landmark...
by Ed Zimmer Lincoln in the early twentieth century was awakening from the deep depression of the mid-1890s, which saw the city’s population drop from 55,000 in 1890 to 39,000 in 1900. The former peak...
By Sriyani Tidball about 10 minutes to walk through but, in the late spring through early fall, you’ll want to stay longer enjoying the dramatic garden flowers and fountains. Don’t miss the little hidden paths...
by Ingrid Holmquist Sheldon Museum of Art is a must-see in Lincoln on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Its striking architecture draws in passersby with its travertine columns and expansive windows. Bequests from Mary Frances...
by Sriyani Tidball It seems that every year a new piece of art is unveiled in our Lincoln—a city that satisfies art lovers. There are more than 100 pieces of public art on display throughout...
by Charlyne Berens When Nebraska celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2017, it will also celebrate the total renovation of one of the state’s shining jewels: Nebraska’s Centennial Mall, which connects the State Capitol on the...
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