The Thomas House was designed by Nebraska architect George A. Berlinghof in 1906 in the Neo-Classical Revival style. Dr. A. O. Thomas, a native of Illinois, was the first president of the Kearney State Normal School, now the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Kearney, NE Historic BuildingsFossil records reveal the sandhill cranes have been visiting this region for more than nine million years. For five weeks each spring, visitors to the Platte River valley in south-central Nebraska can enjoy the symphony of sounds and dancing rituals of 90 percent of the world'
Kearney, NE Natural AttractionsSweetwater Mill Bridge In November 1908
Kearney, NE Historic BuildingsThe Hike-Bike Bridge at the Fort Kearny State Recreation Area is an excellent crane viewing location open to the public. The viewing location is an easy 1/3
Kearney, NE RecreationMidway Canyon Reservoir is a beautiful lake with 609 acres of great fishing available. The area is home to many species of fi...
Fishing and power boating are the mainstays of this central Nebraska reservoir. Rugged drainage ways branch off the main rese...