Timeline of Lincoln, Nebraska history

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The following is a timeline of Lincoln, Nebraska history including significant social, political, cultural, and economic events in the history of Lincoln.

Contents

1856–1868

1869–1899

1900–1960

1960–1999

2000 to present

See also

References

Citations

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  13. "Huebinger's Map & Guide for Omaha-Denver Transcontinental Route (edited)" (PDF). Ashalnd Historical Society, Nebraska. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  14. 1 2 "Gold & Company (Lincoln, Neb.)". Nebraska State Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  15. 1 2 3 "Nebraska Historic Highways Survey" (PDF). Nebraska State Historical Society/Nebraska Department of Roads. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
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  18. Branting, Robb. "History". The Lincoln Air Force Base Online Museum. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  19. "Population of Nebraska Incorporated Places, 1930 to 1980". Nebraska Possibilities Endless. Nebraska Department of Economic Development Agency. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  20. "Arrow Aircraft and Motor Corporation (Lincoln, Neb.)". Nebraska State Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  21. "We're shopping for memories of Hovland-Swanson". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  22. "Nebraska - Interstate Highway 80 - Omaha-Lincoln" (PDF). Nebraska Department of Roads. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
  23. "50 years of Interstate - Nebraska and the Nation" (PDF). Nebraska Department of Roads. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
  24. Bergin, Nicholas (January 31, 2016). "Lincoln Electric System celebrating 50 years". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  25. "Jim McKee: From Lincoln airport to Lincoln neighborhood". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
  26. Calvan, Bobby Caina (June 18, 2014). "How Asian Immigration Is Changing America's Heartland". NBC News. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
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  28. 1 2 3 "Gateway history" . Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  29. 1 2 McKee, Jim (November 17, 2013). "The rise and demise of Lincoln-owned department stores" . Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-04-29.
  30. "The Lincoln Journal Star: A history". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
  31. "1997 storm left its mark on Lincoln". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  32. "October 25, 1997 snowstorm in Eastern Nebraska". National Weather Service. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  33. "CliffsNotes co-founder dies at 94". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  34. "History of New Americans Task Force". City of Lincoln, Nebraska. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  35. "Gallup's move to Omaha raises questions about Lincoln's business community". Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  36. Huff, John (ed.). "Lincoln Fire & Rescue Department 2001 Annual Report" (PDF). Lincoln Fire & Rescue Department. InterLinc. City of Lincoln, Nebraska. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  37. 1 2 "Hawks Field at Haymarket Park". Nebraska Huskers. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
  38. "Kawasaki's Lincoln plant building rail cars 'from scratch'". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  39. "Antelope Valley over the years". Lincoln Journal Star. Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  40. "Antelope Valley Redevelopment Plan - An Executive Summary" (PDF). City of Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  41. "Update: Antelope Valley Project audit released". KLKN-TV. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  42. "Summary of Antelope Valley Projects" (PDF). City of Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  43. "The History of Lincoln Southwest High School". Southwest High School, Lincoln Public Schools. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  44. "Lincoln loses piece of history with new Cushman ownership". Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  45. "LNS Lore". North Star High School, Lincoln Public Schools. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  46. "Gateway a 'shoppingtown' no more". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  47. "Westfield Gateway unveils new amenities, food court". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  48. "LPD looking for stories about city's motorcycle cops". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  49. "Lincoln West "O" Historic Highway Project" (PDF). City of Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
  50. "Legislature approves State Fair move". Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  51. "2010 Special Olympics a resounding success". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  52. "2 years of preparation goes into 165-plane Special Olympics Cessna Airlift". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  53. Zach Pluhacek. "At least this year, there will be no Star City Holiday Parade". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  54. Jordan Pascale. "Investigators search for cause to $20M LPS building fire". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  55. Zach Pluhacek. "Employee accused of starting fire that destroyed LPS offices". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  56. "Gateway mall sold". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  57. "Lincoln's Antelope Valley Project Complete". KOLN/KGIN-TV. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  58. "Deena Winter: Mayor says Phase 2 will have to wait". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  59. "Pinnacle Bank Arena - History". Pinnacle Bank Arena. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  60. Dunker, Chris (July 5, 2014). "Cushman demolition raises questions; city says UNL failed to get proper permit". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  61. "Gateway post office will move". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-05-15.
  62. "Holmes Lake doing its job to protect Lincoln from floods". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  63. "Downtown tower lighting draws hundreds". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  64. "Beutler wins bid for historic third term as Lincoln mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  65. "Significant flooding follows stormy night". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  66. "Salt Creek flooding recedes; crest highest since 1908". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  67. "Top Ten Wettest And Driest Months in Lincoln, Nebraska". School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
  68. "State Games of America names athletes of year; releases final numbers". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. September 22, 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
  69. Abourezk, Kevin; Wagner, Brent (November 5, 2015). "International volleyball competition coming to arena in January". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
  70. Olberding, Matt (November 17, 2015). "Ultra-fast Internet service is coming to Lincoln". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
  71. Olberding, Matt (December 18, 2015). "Windstream bringing 1 gigabit Internet to Lincoln". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
  72. Buckley, Dennis (January 16, 2016). "Future of telephone museum on hold". Neighborhood Extra. Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  73. Daves, Vanessa (February 16, 2016). "Telephone museum makes call for support". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  74. Manna, Nichole; Pilger, Lori (May 20, 2016). "Fire that destroyed Ideal Grocery ruled accidental". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
  75. "Nurses' dorm demolished". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, NE. July 21, 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-21.

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