Hastings College opened in September 1882. In April 1883, ground was broken for McCormick Hall, the first building erected on the campus. It was named for reaper inventor, Cyrus McCormick, who made the initial contribution for the building's construction. The hasll was completed and dedicated in October, 1884. The two-story brick structure displays Italianate details.
National Register of Historic Places
Adjacent to the Smith Softball Complex, the Hall of Fame showcases softball displays and provides information about the Nebraska Amateur Softball Association and Nebraska Softball Foundation. It pays tribute to the individuals,
Hastings, NE Museums
Fossil 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'
Hastings, NE RecreationFor more than 30 years after the turn of the century, the Stein Brothers Store provided quality merchandise from all over the world to south central Nebraska shoppers. Located at 620 West Second Street, the Stein building was easily identifiable by the unique lion'
Hastings, NE National Register
Aspen Art Gallery
2727 W. 2nd, Suite 440
(402) 463-0546
Features sculpture, prints, paintings, and art of
Herb Mignery and other regional artists.
Blue Moon Coffee Co.
113 N. Hastings
(402) 462-5214
Near the concession and Kiwanis Point, there are two boat ramps, mooring docks, designated swimming beach, fish cleaning stat...