Grand Island and Kearney were the first Nebraska cities to complete "seedling miles" of concrete to demonstrate the advantages of paved roads.
Bricks were still a popular paving selection. They were easy to build, reasonably smooth and very durable.
The stretch of brick road by Omaha was part of the 3,500 miles of the Lincoln Highway connecting New York City and San Francisco. When these three miles opened, bands payed and a 1,000 railroad tie bonfire was donated by the Union Pacific Railroad.
Last week, the Douglas County Board decided to close the stretch of brick because of wear and tear over the years. It still carries a large amount of traffic, including people traveling the Lincoln Highway.
--RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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