Whitney Reflections

Carl Wells of Valentine, Nebraska, was kind enough to share this great photograph of the Whitney 4-H Band. It was taken in the school basement in about 1951. Carl identifies those in the p ...

2009-07-24T14:26:53Z

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Carl Wells of Valentine, Nebraska, was kind enough to share this great photograph of the Whitney 4-H Band. It was taken in the school basement in about 1951. Carl identifies those in the p ...

We were delighted when we were contacted in late 2008 by Chuck Leypoldt, whose father -- Woodrow Leypoldt -- was a pastor in Whitney and Crawford from 1953 to 1956. Shown here is the Leypol ...

2009-10-15T01:52:27Z

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We were delighted when we were contacted in late 2008 by Chuck Leypoldt, whose father -- Woodrow Leypoldt -- was a pastor in Whitney and Crawford from 1953 to 1956. Shown here is the Leypol ...

Thanks to Bob and Ruth Ann Connell for sharing this undated photo. It's probably an anniversary celebration for the Warring Memorial Methodist Church. Seated (left-to-right) are: Pau ...

2009-01-31T02:05:18Z

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Thanks to Bob and Ruth Ann Connell for sharing this undated photo. It's probably an anniversary celebration for the Warring Memorial Methodist Church. Seated (left-to-right) are: Pau ...

This photograph of the Whitney Community Band was taken in the Crawford (Nebr) City Park in about 1920. Standing, left-to right: Band Director Mr. Bootier, Joel Burkitt, Art Sheldon, Ray Hi ...

2009-06-24T09:04:21Z

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This photograph of the Whitney Community Band was taken in the Crawford (Nebr) City Park in about 1920. Standing, left-to right: Band Director Mr. Bootier, Joel Burkitt, Art Sheldon, Ray Hi ...

This is identified only as "Hotel." It may well be the Woods Hotel. If so, it was located on the northeast corner of Missouri and Division Streets, where Connell Oil Company was situated s ...

2009-06-12T17:28:28Z

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This is identified only as "Hotel." It may well be the Woods Hotel. If so, it was located on the northeast corner of Missouri and Division Streets, where Connell Oil Company was situated s ...

The Chicago and Northwestern Railway depot in Whitney. The C& NW provided both passenger and freight service to Whitney for many years. Passenger service was discontinued in the 1950s and ...

2009-06-12T17:27:48Z

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The Chicago and Northwestern Railway depot in Whitney. The C& NW provided both passenger and freight service to Whitney for many years. Passenger service was discontinued in the 1950s and ...

This is the original W. M. Burkitt and Son General Store. Using lumber from the Scofield Brothers saw mill near Crow Butte, it was built in 1887 by E.E. Weston. The two-story, gray buildin ...

2009-06-12T17:37:26Z

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This is the original W. M. Burkitt and Son General Store. Using lumber from the Scofield Brothers saw mill near Crow Butte, it was built in 1887 by E.E. Weston. The two-story, gray buildin ...

Another photograph of the Farmers and Drovers State Bank. This one better shows the outside steps to the upstairs, which is where the telephone switchboard was located. It also shows the b ...

2009-06-12T17:30:27Z

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Another photograph of the Farmers and Drovers State Bank. This one better shows the outside steps to the upstairs, which is where the telephone switchboard was located. It also shows the b ...

Lois Douthit provided this photo from her mother's collectionl. It shows the Connell Oil Company as it appeared in the 1950s and 1960s. There are surely other photos available of this well ...

2009-06-12T17:31:21Z

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Lois Douthit provided this photo from her mother's collectionl. It shows the Connell Oil Company as it appeared in the 1950s and 1960s. There are surely other photos available of this well ...

A shot of the Kendrick home, probably in the 1940s. One day, I hope to create a map of Whitney that will locate specific businesses and family homes at different times.

2009-06-12T17:27:59Z

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A shot of the Kendrick home, probably in the 1940s. One day, I hope to create a map of Whitney that will locate specific businesses and family homes at different times.

Warring Memorial Church. This is pretty much the way it looks today. At one time, the main entry was from the east. Here, it has been moved to the south side, where it remains today.

2009-06-12T17:26:21Z

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Warring Memorial Church. This is pretty much the way it looks today. At one time, the main entry was from the east. Here, it has been moved to the south side, where it remains today.

The first school in Whitney was on the ground floor of the Woods Hotel in 1886, according to Mabel Kendrick in her book "Still Alive and Well -- Whitney, Nebraska." It was on the northeast ...

2009-06-12T17:46:16Z

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The first school in Whitney was on the ground floor of the Woods Hotel in 1886, according to Mabel Kendrick in her book "Still Alive and Well -- Whitney, Nebraska." It was on the northeast ...

Lois Douthit sent this undated photograph of her mother, Mabel L. (Burkitt) Kendrick. Mabel, of course, was well known throughout Whitney and the region. She was recognized as a most knowl ...

2009-06-12T17:40:28Z

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Lois Douthit sent this undated photograph of her mother, Mabel L. (Burkitt) Kendrick. Mabel, of course, was well known throughout Whitney and the region. She was recognized as a most knowl ...

Downtown Whitney in the 1920s. Perhaps someone can identify a few of these gents, who appear to be having a fine time relaxing in front of what I believe was a cafe next to the Farmers and D ...

2009-02-14T08:40:43Z

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Downtown Whitney in the 1920s. Perhaps someone can identify a few of these gents, who appear to be having a fine time relaxing in front of what I believe was a cafe next to the Farmers and D ...

This is the old Whitney School building as it looked about 1921. The structure was located in the northwest part of the village -- not far from the site of the present Whitney School. Sam ...

2009-02-14T08:39:13Z

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This is the old Whitney School building as it looked about 1921. The structure was located in the northwest part of the village -- not far from the site of the present Whitney School. Sam ...

This photo submitted by Sam Couch says "Main Street in the 1920s." It has a more panoramic view than the cropped version elsewhere in this gallery. We've since heard from Kris Mader, who l ...

2009-02-14T08:40:36Z

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This photo submitted by Sam Couch says "Main Street in the 1920s." It has a more panoramic view than the cropped version elsewhere in this gallery. We've since heard from Kris Mader, who l ...

STORIES BEHIND THE STONES Each marker in the Whitney Cemetery tells a story. How unfortunate that we know so few of those stories! Nonetheless, it's a delight to capture bits and pieces ...

2009-01-31T02:05:18Z

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STORIES BEHIND THE STONES Each marker in the Whitney Cemetery tells a story. How unfortunate that we know so few of those stories! Nonetheless, it's a delight to capture bits and pieces ...

ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES AWAY That was the headline of an undated news article in the spring of 1924 that told of how Mr. O.W. Kendrick had cut his finger with a pen knife. While the fing ...

2009-01-31T02:05:18Z

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ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES AWAY That was the headline of an undated news article in the spring of 1924 that told of how Mr. O.W. Kendrick had cut his finger with a pen knife. While the fing ...

Local residents have become almost oblivious to one of the “landmarks” of old downtown Whitney. It’s the safe of the Farmers & Drovers Bank that burned down in 1927. Now something of ...

2009-10-27T02:43:08Z

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Local residents have become almost oblivious to one of the “landmarks” of old downtown Whitney. It’s the safe of the Farmers & Drovers Bank that burned down in 1927. Now something of ...