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Signal Butte

Signal Butte is a major prehistoric archaeological site in rural western Nebraska, United States. Designated by the Smithsonian trinomial 25SF1, it was one of the first pre-contact Native American sites to be formally investigated in the central plains. The archaeological sites are located atop the eponymous butte west of Robidoux Pass and Gering, Nebraska. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961. The site is not open to the public. Description The eponymous Signal Butte rises about 120 feet (37 m) above the plains in the watershed of the North Platte River in westernmost Nebraska. The butte is covered by a layer of gravel and windblown soil, in which there are three distinct layers of cultural material. The oldest layers have been dated to 5,000 years ago, in the Middle Archaic Period. Finds at the site include stone projectile points and drills, and bone tools such as awls. The butte first came to the notice of professional archaeologists in 1931, when a local amateur notified William Duncan Strong of materials found there. Strong led investigations of the butte in 1931 and 1932, during which numerous artifacts were found, as well as features such as storage pits, fireplace hearths, and other signs of repeated habitation. The site is one of the first from which a radiocarbon date was obtained, although the exact dates of habitation have been the subject of some controversy and ongoing debate. The site was investigated further in the 1940s and 1950s, at which time it was established that the sites probably represented seasonal hunting camps. See also List of National Historic Landmarks in Nebraska References
Admiral Theatre (Omaha)

The Admiral Theatre is located at 2234 South 13th Street in the Little Bohemia neighborhood of South Omaha, Nebraska. It is a local icon for its historical context, as well as modern musical performances for rock and country music. It has a maximum capacity of 1,500. It was built in 1926, originally known as the Sokol Auditorium, and was used to house the Omaha Czech community's social activities. After undergoing major renovations in 2021, the auditorium was rebranded as the Admiral Theater in 2022. History The Admiral Theatre was originally announced as the Sokol Auditorium in April 1926. The building began construction in on April 19, 1926 and was officially dedicated in October 1926. It was mainly built to house the Omaha Czech community’s social activities. Sokols ("falcons" in Czech) were fraternal (and sororal) organizations first founded in Bohemia to promote equality, harmony, and fraternity. As one of four in Omaha, the Sokol Auditorium was utilized for meetings by twenty-five Bohemian lodges, as well as ethnic Italians and American groups. The hall also offered recreation classes for its members. In 2021, the venue was purchased by 1% Productions for $1.6 million. Upon purchase, 1% Productions announced a $2.5 million renovation project for the auditorium. Renovations were completed in July 2022, with the auditorium renamed the Admiral Theater. The name "Admiral Theater" comes from a defunct Omaha movie theater of the same name which was located at South 40th and Farnam Streets. It was in operation from 1942 to 1983 before being demolished in 1997. Legacy The Admiral Theatre's basement was commonly referred to as "Sokol Underground" and was popularly used for concerts in the 1990s and 2000s. The Sokol Auditorium has been mentioned specifically in a number of songs from the last twenty years. The Faint mentions the Sokol in the song, "Amorous in Bauhaus Fashion," from the album Media. They Might Be Giants wrote the song, "Sokol Auditorium," about the venue. Neva Dinova's music video for "Yellow Datsun," was filmed at the Auditorium, and Johnny Rioux of the Street Dogs collapsed on stage on February 27, 2007 of an apparent seizure while his band was opening for Flogging Molly. See also Music in Omaha References External links Sokol Omaha Sokol Auditorium Sokol Underground Map: 41°14′19″N 95°56′02″W
Springwell Danish Cemetery

The Springwell Danish Cemetery is located at 6326 Hartman Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. First used in 1868, this cemetery was formally established in 1889 by Danish immigrants. It was designated an Omaha Landmark in 1996. About The Springwell Danish Cemetery was established on a 10-acre (40,000 m2) tract of land northwest outside of Omaha. Visitors would travel through Benson to the end of the streetcar line, and then walk to the cemetery. The oldest grave in the cemetery belongs to Lars Jocumsen, and is marked by an obelisk that dates from 1868. Jocumsen was a farmer in the area. Among the notable Omaha Danes buried at Springwell Cemetery is Col. Sophus Neble. See also Danes in Omaha, Nebraska List of cemeteries in Omaha Landmarks in Omaha, Nebraska References External links Listing of interments Partial cemetery photos. Springwell Danish Cemetery at Find a Grave U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Springwell Danish Cemetery
St. Bonaventure Church (Raeville, Nebraska)

St. Bonaventure Church is a church located in Raeville, Nebraska within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha. in 1982, the church and associated buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places. Description The school in the complex, designed by Joseph Guth, was built in 1910. The church, built during 1917–1919, was designed by Jacob M. Nachtigall. A 1920 rectory is also included. References External links Official website
St. John's Parish (Omaha, Nebraska)

St. John's Parish is a Roman Catholic church located at 2500 California Plaza on the Creighton University campus in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is within the Archdiocese of Omaha and is a ministry of the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). History The cornerstone was laid on May 6, 1888, drawing 4,000 people, which was the largest crowd ever assembled in Nebraska up to that point. The building was designed by local architect P.J. Creedon in the English Gothic style. In 1897 the church was made a regular parish after the city's original bishop intended for it to only serve as a temporary church for the college-age attendees. John A. Creighton donated much of the original funding for the building. Mary Creighton, John's brother Edward's wife, donated jewelry to the parish construction fund before there was a building. In 1923 an addition to the building was consecrated by Bishop Patrick A. McGovern, a member of the first graduation class of Creighton College and the only bishop ever consecrated in St. John's. Renovations to the building were completed in 2006. In February 2015, an elevator was added to the side of St. John's to make the lower level accessible from the main church. See also History of Omaha List of Jesuit sites References External links St. John's Church at Creighton University website Historic postcard of St. John's Historic images and postcards including St. John's
Standing Bear Lake

Standing Bear Lake, also known as Dam Site 16, is a park located at 6404 North 132nd street in West Omaha, Nebraska. The park has a 135-acre (55 ha) lake with boating in the summertime, and ice skating in the winter. The park and recreation area covers about 396 acres (160 ha) of land surrounding the lake, with a 131-acre (53 ha) wildlife area is located on the west side of the park. History Standing Bear Lake park opened in 1977, and includes fishing and boating, trails, and picnic areas. Also known as Dam Site 16, the lake was originally built as a dam for flood control on Papillion Creek in the Lower Papio Valley. Recently the Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission added trout fishing to the lake. The park is named after Chief Standing Bear, who with his people, was told to leave his homeland along the Niobrara River in northeast Nebraska for Indian Territory in Oklahoma. After finding no supplies in Oklahoma and many of his people dying, including his own son, Standing Bear led 30 members of the Ponca Tribe back to Nebraska. He had to fight for the right to be recognized as a human being and his basic humanity, saying, "I am a man. The same God made us both." Features The main entrance to Standing Bear Lake is located on Fort Street at 138th St. This is also known as Entrance 1. Entrance 2 is unmarked as a trail entrance, with no parking lot, on the southwest edge of the lake. Entrance 3 is on the northwest edge of the lake. Entrance 4 is on the northeast edge of the lake. Entrance 5 is on the east edge of the lake. All entrances besides entrance 2 have parking lots. One of the earliest trails in the Omaha area is around Standing Bear Lake. The 6-foot-wide (1.8 m) trail slopes in places and is connected by a floating boardwalk that was constructed in 2020. A large variety of fish may be found in the lake, including walleye, catfish, bass, bluegill, crappie, drum, saugeye, yellow bass, and trout. The park includes a remote control airplane flying field. Ice skating is offered in the winter. One unusual feature at Standing Bear is a wind organ. Created by artist Douglas Hollis, the sculpture is a combination of metal pipes placed vertically in the ground. Each pipe has a hole in its side for filtering the wind and making sound. Standing Bear sits in the middle of various housing developments. This makes it easy to get to, yet it still offers a secluded area to relax and get away from the city. See also Parks in Omaha, Nebraska References
Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is a medium / maximum security state correctional institution for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. The TSCI is in Nemaha Precinct, Johnson County, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Tecumseh, Nebraska, it was established in 1997. Construction began in 1998, and the TSCI began accepting inmates in December 2001. All inmates at TSCI are males who were adjudicated as adults and classified as medium or maximum custody. The institution is designed to house 960 inmates; it is the only facility in Nebraska to house male death row inmates (except inmates who are within a week of their execution, who are housed at Nebraska State Penitentiary). Security Levels: Maximum, Medium, Death Row Average Population: 900 Number of Staff: 432 Cost Per Inmate Per Year: $33,377 In 2013 it was over capacity, with 1,008 prisoners. A prisoner riot occurred in 2015. A riot on May 10, 2015 resulted in the deaths of two inmates and injuries to two guards. Another incident occurred on March 2, 2017, resulting in the deaths of two inmates. Notable inmates Jorge Galindo – Convicted of the Norfolk bank murders Anthony Garcia – Serial killer Nikko Jenkins – Spree killer John L. Lotter – Charged and found guilty of rape and the first-degree murder of Brandon Teena, the inspiration for the film Boys Don't Cry. Jose Sandoval – Convicted of the Norfolk bank murders Aubrey Trail – Convicted of the murder of Sydney Loofe Erick Vela – Convicted of the Norfolk bank murders References External links Tecumseh State Correctional Institution official website
Telocvicna Jednota "T.J." Sokol Hall

The Telocvicna Jednota "T.J." Sokol Hall, also known as Crete Sokol Hall or SA01-176, is an historic building located in Crete, Nebraska that was built in 1915. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 26, 2003. The building historically served as a host for Sokol gymnastic events and as a meeting hall for the Czech community. References External links Crete T.J. Sokol
Temple Israel Cemetery (Omaha, Nebraska)

Temple Israel Cemetery, also known as Pleasant Hill Cemetery, is located at 6412 North 42 Street (42nd and Redick Avenue) in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. History The cemetery comprises cemeteries for three congregations: Temple Israel Synagogue and two defunct synagogues, B'nai Jacob and Anshe Sholom. Temple Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Nebraska. Five acres of land was purchased by the B’nai Israel Society in August 1871. The Society deeded the cemetery to the Congregation of Israel, which later became Temple Israel. The cemetery is part of the Conservative and Reform Jewish communities of Omaha. It is a medium-sized cemetery that is situated on five acres and features a long central drive that goes down a steep hill. The cemetery, along with a new front gate, was refurbished in 1999. Notable burials Emil Brandeis, son of Jonas L. Brandeis, founder of Brandeis, who died on the Titanic – only his ashes are buried here Jonas L. Brandeis, who founded Brandeis, the landmark Omaha department store Lester Simon, from the Omaha Steaks family, who was instrumental in expanding the business into mail order via the Union Pacific Railroad The cemetery also has graves for Jewish soldiers and officers from Omaha who were killed in World War I, World War II, and other wars See also History of the Jews in Omaha, Nebraska List of cemeteries in Omaha History of Omaha Jewish cemeteries References External links Temple Israel (Omaha, NE) – cemetery contact International Jewish Cemetery Project at International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry (JOWBR) at JewishGen
Trenton Municipal Airport (Nebraska)

Trenton Municipal Airport (FAA LID: 9V2) was a village-owned, public-use airport located one mile (2 km) northwest of the central business district of Trenton, a village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, United States. The airport was closed in September 2015. Facilities and aircraft Trenton Municipal Airport covered an area of 97 acres (39 ha) which contained two runways with turf surfaces: 1/19 measuring 2,260 x 300 ft (689 x 91 m) and 14/32 measuring 2,360 x 280 ft (719 x 85 m). For the 12-month period ending September 11, 2007, the airport had 3,750 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 10 per day. References External links Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for 9V2 AirNav airport information for 9V2 FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for 9V2
Trinity Cathedral (Omaha, Nebraska)

Trinity Cathedral is located in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Nebraska's first Episcopal parish, Trinity was established in 1856, and became the state's first Episcopal cathedral in 1872. Designed by noted English architect Henry G. Harrison in 1880, the cathedral was consecrated on November 15, 1883. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Today Trinity Cathedral is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Omaha. The cathedral reported 509 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income for the congregation in 2024 was $393,131 with average Sunday attendance (ASA) of 116. History Trinity was begun organized by the Right Reverend David Jackson Kemper on July 13, 1856. The first church was built at South Ninth and Farnam Streets. The congregation lost control of the first church building in 1864; the second building was lost to fire in 1868. The third church was built the next year, and was used until the cathedral was constructed. The Right Reverend Robert Harper Clarkson broke ground for the new cathedral, later laying the cornerstone on May 25, 1880. The cost of the cathedral was about $100,000 by the time it was completed three years later. The church served as the base of many Episcopal missions to areas of the western United States. It is the episcopal seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska. Design It is built in the late Late Gothic Revival style, with rock-faced masonry walls and stone tracery over more than 43 stained glass lancet windows. The church is almost entirely of bluestone from Illinois, in a design that is nearly cruciform with an entry tower extending outward. The exterior of the building has more than six stone crosses at varying points of its roof line. Its design was influenced by the Oxford Movement in the Episcopal church, which led to a revival of medieval styles, as well as an interest in historic design at the time in United States architecture. The interior features Gothic design throughout, including aisles, nave, transept, choir, and a clerestory. The church includes a noted carved oak bishop's throne and dean's stall. See also List of the Episcopal cathedrals of the United States List of cathedrals in the United States References External links Trinity Cathedral official website. Records of Trinity Cathedral at the Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved on May 21, 2010. Historic postcards Nebraska Memories
Union Pacific Center

Union Pacific Center at 1400 Douglas Street is a high-rise building in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. It houses the headquarters of the Union Pacific Railroad and its parent company, the Union Pacific Corporation. Officially opened in June 2004, it rises 317 feet (97 m), making it the fifth-tallest building in Omaha. History In April 1999, Union Pacific Corporation, then based in Dallas, Texas, announced that it would be moving its headquarters to Omaha, Nebraska. Their first headquarters in Omaha was built in 1910 and hadn't been expanded since 1971. Construction of a new Union Pacific headquarters had been speculated for years. However, it wasn't until June, 2001, that plans for a new headquarters were announced. The building would have 19 floors, contain 1,100,000 square feet (0.10 km2) of space, and was at an estimated cost of $260 million. Union Pacific also announced that it would consolidate employees from ten locations in Omaha, with around 700 customer service jobs from St. Louis, Missouri. The center was built on the former site of the Rialto Theater, which was demolished in 1986 to make a parking lot. The rest of the buildings were demolished in December 2001. Ground was broken on May 10, 2002, commemorating the 133rd anniversary of the golden spike. Union Pacific Center officially opened on June 2, 2004. Design The Union Pacific Center is often described as resembling a cube, due to the building's width to height ratio. The façade is made primarily granite, and tinted glass. The Union Pacific Center contains several setbacks. Gallery References See also Economy of Omaha, Nebraska List of tallest buildings in Omaha, Nebraska
Upland Park

Upland Park is a public park located at 3014 Jefferson Street in South Omaha, Nebraska. The park and surrounding neighborhood were opened in 1913. Upland Park has two tennis courts, two soccer fields, walking paths, and a small playground at the park, along with a "sprayground," which is a small water park. The sprayground replaced a swimming pool located at the park for several decades during a park-wide renovation in 1999. The spraygrounds are attributed in the 412 percent increase in park attendance in the year following its opening, drawing 7,500 additional users to the park annually. The park has been an important location for low-income and immigrant youth to play soccer, and according to the Omaha World-Herald, it was integral to the Omaha South High School's soccer team's success. Because of its proximity to the former ASARCO site in Omaha, the park has been identified as being contaminated with lead. See also Parks in Omaha, Nebraska References
V. J. and Angela Skutt Catholic High School

V.J. and Angela Skutt Catholic High School, located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school established in 1993. It was named in honor of V. J. Skutt, the longtime Chairman of Mutual of Omaha, and his wife Angela Skutt, who were prominent donors toward the school's construction. The school has a 1:16 teacher-student ratio. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha. In 2012 and 2022, it was announced that the Suburban Omaha-based Catholic School was one of only 50 private schools nationally to earn the prestigious title of "Blue Ribbon School." In 2015, the school came under fire when it declined to renew gay teacher's contract after his marriage announcement. The issue spurred a Change.org petition that garnered over 100,000 signatures. The teacher left the school to teach elsewhere. Extracurricular activities Every year the school hosts an "Angel Flight", a fundraising event. The school holds an All-Alumni Weekend for two days every July. It also hosts the Mr. SkyHawk Pageant, a drag event that pokes fun at beauty pageants. Other events include Hawktober, Powder Puff Football, Community Involvement Day, and Popsicle Day. Athletics School sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, trapshooting, volleyball, show choir, cheer, dance team, and wrestling, as well as intramurals. In 2009, Skutt made wrestling history with its 12th straight Class B wrestling title. On 19 November 2005, Skutt won the Class B 2005 football title, versus the McCook Bison. Other Skutt teams winning Class B State Championships in 2005–2006, included wrestling, boys basketball, girls soccer, girls tennis, and boys golf. Skutt Catholic had also won the class B state wrestling title for 13 years running, as of 2010 (a Nebraska state record). Skutt Catholic has had second-place finishes in powerlifting, but has yet to win the title. The Skutt Catholic dance team has won state championships for six years in a row. The basketball team has won the state title game. State championships Notable alumni Tony Schmitz (Class of 2004), selected in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by four time MLS Cup Champion D.C. United Thomas Gilman (Class of 2012) 3x NCAA Wrestling All American from the University of Iowa. 2x Senior World Team member and World Silver Medalist Rachel Balkovec, minor league baseball coach Jared Epperson (Class of 2020), Augustana University Running Back, NSIC (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) 2024 Offensive Player of the Year References External links Official website Skyhawk official website
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S. state of Nebraska and includes 19,131 acres (77.42 km2). The refuge protects a portion of the largest remaining area of tall and mid grass prairie in the United States. Development Collectively known as the sand hills region of Nebraska, the dunes were the result of the last ice age known as the Pinedale glaciation. During the Holocene glacial retreat the sand dunes that been deposited in their current location by the vast continental glaciers, were exposed and grasses eventually took over. Management The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and along with Fort Niobrara and John and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuges, they form the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge Complex. In 1976, the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. Natural features Numerous lakes and ponds are located on the refuge, fed by underground seeps and springs. 260 species of birds have been identified over the years on the refuge, and during migratory periods in the spring and fall, 150,000 birds pass through the protected area. Coyote, blanding's turtle, prairie grouse, white-tailed and Mule deer are commonly found by visitors in this refuge. Muskrat and beaver inhabit the wetlands and streams. Location Valentine NWR is located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Valentine, Nebraska off U.S. Highway 83. References External links Media related to Valentine National Wildlife Refuge at Wikimedia Commons "Valentine National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved June 15, 2016. "Valentine National Wildlife Refuge". Recreation.gov. Retrieved August 12, 2011.