Prairie Odessey, a sculpture by Herb Mignery, is the central figure in the Dutton-Lainson plaza.
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The City Auditorium
Well-known buildings are usually notable for their architectural size or history. That is certainly the case of the City Auditorium, constructed between 1922 and 1924 at a cost of nearly $130,000. City fathers originally
Hastings, NE ArchitectureAntioch School (District 20 School)
Adams County School District 20 was formed on September 23, 1872. Replacing sod and frame structures, the red brick schoolhouse was built in 1902
Hastings, NE National RegisterSandhill Crane Migration
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 RecreationMcCormick Hall
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'
Hastings, NE National RegisterThe Strand Theatre
Studded in bright lights, the Strand Theatre marquee heralded first-run showings of such movie classics as "From Here to Eternity" and "The sound of Music." For almost seventy years the Strand was the grand dame of motion picture entertainment in Hastings. The Strand'
Hastings, NE TheatresThings to do near Hastings, NE
Robb Cemetery and Memorial
Within the cemetery you will see the white dome of the memorial built by Mr. Robb for his daughter who died from an illness a...
Howard County Military Display
Located on the lower level of the Historic Gruber House along with the Museum of Baseball Greats, is a comprehensive display ...