Below are links related to history and preservation locally, in Nebraska, and nationally. (Please let the webmaster know if you have links that might be added to this site. And, do let the webmaster know if you find links that are no longer working.)
Local and Nebraska
There are several local individuals who are excellent resources and have extensive collections of pictures and stories about historical Lincoln and Nebraska. They include:
- Jim McKee -- Topics include practically any Lincoln history and many Nebraska history subjects. Nearly 50 different programs (45-120 minutes) are currently available. Contact Jim at jimmckee@windstream.net, 402-488-4636 (home), or 402-488-4416 (office).
- Mary Jane Nielsen and Jon Roth --- Lectures are available on a variety of subjects covering Lincoln history, utilizing MacDonald and Edholm & Blomgren photo collections exclusively. Contact Jon at jroth516@neb.rr.com, 402-310-0916 (cell), or 402-466-8521 (office). Contact Mary Jane at (mjn@necosecurity.com, 402-430-6767 (cell), or 402-474-6326 (office).
The City of Lincoln has an active historic preservation program, housed in the Planning Department since 1980. The Historic Preservation Commission is a volunteer body of appointed citizens who oversee Lincoln's designated historic properties. The Commission's monthly agendas are available at http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/plan/bdscom/hpc/index.htm. The Planning Department website includes listing of all the local landmarks and National Register resources in Lancaster County. See "Historic Preservation in Lincoln" at http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/plan/hist/index.htm. Ed Zimmer is Lincoln's historic preservation planner and he makes available the files, photos and research resources gathered by the City program, as well as advising on local history research. Zimmer can be reached at 402-441-6360 or at ezimmer@lincoln.ne.gov
The University of Nebraska has a website devoted to historic buildings: "An Architectural Tour of Historic UNL." Go to http://historicbuildings.unl.edu.
The University of Nebraska State Museum, located in Morrill Hall, is a natural history museum. See www.museum.unl.edu.
The University of Nebraska's International Quilt Study Center and Museum is a treasure house of quilts from many countries and centuries. It offers a unique academic program and study resources that attract scholars worldwide. It has an architecturally stunning new museum in which its curators mount superb exhibitions, and a state-of-the-art digital gallery for visitors. See http://www.quiltstudy.org/
Lincoln is home to the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Museum. See www.ahsgr.org.
The Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneer Museum serves to educate the general public about the history of the telephone industry, especially the history of independent telephony. See http://www.woodstelephonepioneers.org/museum.
"Gilded Age Plains City: The Great Sheedy Murder Trial and the Booster Ethos of Lincoln, Nebraska" explores the development of towns and cities on the Great Plains through the lens of a murder case in the 1890s (http://gildedage.unl.edu/).
The National Museum of Roller Skating is committed to enriching people's lives by increasing their understanding and enjoyment of roller skating's past. At the Museum, we collect, preserve, and display the history of roller skating. By sponsoring and promoting education and informative exhibits, we hope to bring together everyone associated with roller skating, whether it be through sports, business, or recreation. See http://www.rollerskatingmuseum.com/.
Landmarks, Inc. is Omaha's preservation organization and has a website at http://www.omahalandmarks.org/endangered.html
The Nebraska State Historical Society is Nebraska's official statewide historic preservation agency and the Society's director/CEO, Michael Smith, is the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Officer. Extensive information on historic places throughout Nebraska and information on the Society's Museum of Nebraska History can be found at http://www.nebraskahistory.org/.
The "Nebraska Society Pages" is a listing of libraries and genealogical/historical societies in Nebraska. See http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/state/societies/society.html.
Heritage Nebraska is a voice for preservation and revitalization of downtowns, historic neighborhoods, barns, churches, schools, and the historic resources of Nebraska. The lists of Hidden Treasures and Fading Places are a valuable source for lesser-known sites. See www.nebraskamainstreet.org.
National
National Register of Historic Places.
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
