Iconic Images of Plattsmouth, Neb., in the 1930s

Ottawa, KS | Hesston, KS | Broken Bow, NE | Plattsmouth, NE

All photographs are courtesy of the Cass County Historical Museum

Burlington Railroad Shops, 1930s

President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Plattsmouth on October 10, 1936.

Coming from Iowa, he was greeted by some 5,000 people on his way

to Lincoln to see the State Capitol, then on to Omaha for a Democratic rally.

Dedication of Highway 34 bridge over the Missouri River, May 16, 1930.

A snowy Main Street in the 1930s.

American Legion Junior Drum Corps performs at 1936 Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival.

Nebraska Masonic Home in the 1930s.

Main Street in Plattsmouth, 1940s.

Cass County Courthouse, 1930s. Structure was built in 1892.

Riley Hotel, Sixth and Main streets, in 1910.

Flood at the end of Main Street, 1930.

Water fowl enjoying the Main Street flood waters, 1930.

Fourth and Main Street, looking west, 1930.

Sixth and Main streets, looking east, 1930.

Floods were common in the 1930s.

Kansas - Nebraska Chautauqua explores the lives, hopes, dreams, and history of the Chautaqua Movement from the 1930's, also examining the lives and contributions of several important historical figures.

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	Iconic Images of Plattsmouth, Neb., in the 1930s Ottawa, KS \| Hesston, KS \| Broken Bow, NE \| Plattsmouth, NE All photographs are courtesy of the Cass County Historical Museum Burlington Railroad Shops, 1930s President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Plattsmouth on October 10, 1936. Coming from Iowa, he was greeted by some 5,000 people on his way to Lincoln to see the State Capitol, then on to Omaha for a Democratic rally. Dedication of Highway 34 bridge over the Missouri River, May 16, 1930. A snowy Main Street in the 1930s. American Legion Junior Drum Corps performs at 1936 Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival. Nebraska Masonic Home in the 1930s. Main Street in Plattsmouth, 1940s. Cass County Courthouse, 1930s. Structure was built in 1892. Riley Hotel, Sixth and Main streets, in 1910. Flood at the end of Main Street, 1930. Water fowl enjoying the Main Street flood waters, 1930. Fourth and Main Street, looking west, 1930. Sixth and Main streets, looking east, 1930. Floods were common in the 1930s. Kansas - Nebraska Chautauqua explores the lives, hopes, dreams, and history of the Chautaqua Movement from the 1930's, also examining the lives and contributions of several important historical figures. © 2008-2009, Kansas & Nebraska Humanities Councils - design: Good Karma Host - Top	presented by...
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