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| Mrs. William Sass (Laura) later lived in Bennington on the corner of 156 St. and Bennington Rd. |
Monday, March 11, 2013
Chicken Chow, Who Knew!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Oral History Presentation-"The Hardware Store"
Three decades of hardware business in downtown Bennington.
The Bennington Historical Society interviewed Robert Dornacker and Dale Mohr who operated hardware businesses in one of Bennington's historical buildings; the Simonsen and Schmitt Building (1888).
Robert operated from 1947 to 1968. Dale took over and started a Gambles business which eventually moved where Chubby's is now located. Both gentlemen described the challenges of owning and operating a businesses. They described Bennington's downtown business district; the other businesses and their owners and how competition from businesses grew with western Omaha. They shared a lot of good stories and fond memories
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About 35 guests attended and a few contributed memories of their own about the old hardware store. Coffee, punch and cookies and other refreshments were served and everyone had a good time.
The chocolate mint cookies were especially good.
Next month the Society is going to hold an antique appraisal fund raiser on April 3rd at 6:30 at the Library Community Room. If you have an antique you would like to know more about, bring it. We'll have the talented Mr. Jeff Spencer, a locally renown expert on antiques and Omaha history and Gene Mueller who have volunteered to appraise antiques.
Limit of 2 antiques per person. Donations are requested and refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, give Gordon a call: 402-614-7509.
The Bennington Historical Society interviewed Robert Dornacker and Dale Mohr who operated hardware businesses in one of Bennington's historical buildings; the Simonsen and Schmitt Building (1888).
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| Bennington Historical Society; (l-r) Gordon Mueller, Dale Mohr, and Robert Dornacker |
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About 35 guests attended and a few contributed memories of their own about the old hardware store. Coffee, punch and cookies and other refreshments were served and everyone had a good time.
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| Julie Dunn and Gordon Mueller (great cookie) |
The chocolate mint cookies were especially good.
Next month the Society is going to hold an antique appraisal fund raiser on April 3rd at 6:30 at the Library Community Room. If you have an antique you would like to know more about, bring it. We'll have the talented Mr. Jeff Spencer, a locally renown expert on antiques and Omaha history and Gene Mueller who have volunteered to appraise antiques.
Limit of 2 antiques per person. Donations are requested and refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, give Gordon a call: 402-614-7509.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
May Museum Tour
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| Jeff Kappeler, Director May Museum Linda Klabunde, Archivist Bennington Hist. Soc. |
The May Museum is a beautiful home built by Fremont's first Mayor, Theron Nye in 1874. In 1901 it became the home of Mr. Nye's son Ray who remodeled the interior. The museum is administered by the Dodge County Historical Society.
Mr. Kappeler gave our group a seminar on museum and conservation techniques and principles. We discussed the need and responsibility of accurate record keeping and storage of archived material. It was a very informative presentation.
We then were give a tour of the facility. The woodwork, furnishings, stained glass and antiques are simply a must see. The house has been beautifully preserved and the hardwood interior furnishings are stunning.
The Museum develops and offers specialized displays, tours, photo opportunities and use of their facility by groups. When you get a chance, take the time to go see this marvelous facility.
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| May Museum Tour: (l-r) Jeff, Lyle, Linda, Julie, Dee, Gordon, Linda, Diane, Ginger, Jan. |
May Museum, 1643 Nye Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025
402-721-4515, maymuseum@qwestoffice.net; maymuseum.com
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
A Special THANK YOU!
The Bennington Historical Society would like to say "THANK YOU" to the Bennington businesses who sponsored and help sell our 2013 calendar and to all the loyal residents who bought it. We hope you enjoy it. Through those efforts the Society collected over $2,300 and those funds will be used to help establish a small museum to display the history of our community. Our goal is to have an open house at Bennington Daze.
A special thanks goes to: Cubby's, Oft's B&B, Nate's Grill, Sportsman's Food and Spirit, Bank of Bennington, Rx Health Mart, A-Bee Storage, Two Men and a Shop, Quality Dental, Finken & Associates, Paul Bacino DDS, Salon with Sass, Darrell Logemann, Koala-T Daycare and Learning Center, Apollo Mini Storage, T&R Auto, Performance Physical Therapy, Omaha Silk Screen, and Quality Dental Care.
We plan another calendar for 2014 which will feature local organizations or community groups. We are currently looking for group photographs of local individuals who's names are known. So if you have an photo of a club gathering, athletic team, church group, or special event where you know the individuals, please contact us. We're looking for photographs between 1880 to 2000. Again, many thanks and stop by our open house on Main Street during Bennington Daze.
A special thanks goes to: Cubby's, Oft's B&B, Nate's Grill, Sportsman's Food and Spirit, Bank of Bennington, Rx Health Mart, A-Bee Storage, Two Men and a Shop, Quality Dental, Finken & Associates, Paul Bacino DDS, Salon with Sass, Darrell Logemann, Koala-T Daycare and Learning Center, Apollo Mini Storage, T&R Auto, Performance Physical Therapy, Omaha Silk Screen, and Quality Dental Care.
We plan another calendar for 2014 which will feature local organizations or community groups. We are currently looking for group photographs of local individuals who's names are known. So if you have an photo of a club gathering, athletic team, church group, or special event where you know the individuals, please contact us. We're looking for photographs between 1880 to 2000. Again, many thanks and stop by our open house on Main Street during Bennington Daze.
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