Storytelling on the Plains

Most people drive past the Fontenelle Apartment House in Scottsbluff, Nebraska without realizing its significance in the history of the city. Today, Conner and Irene discuss the history of this unique building.

Thomas Mentor Howard worked in banking, which was an important industry in early Scottsbluff, Nebraska. More importantly, the family worked together in their flower shop, which was quite popular in early 20th century Scottsbluff.

Conner and Irene talk about Fred Wright and Fred Everett, who helped to shape and influence early Scottsbluff, Nebraska in their own ways.

Join Irene as she discusses Dorothy Hargens (Hallsted) Waldron, a wonderful lady with an interesting life. Dorothy wrote a biography about her grandfather, fell in love several times, and was a volunteer a Dobby's Frontier Town in Alliance, Nebraska.

Join Irene as she discusses the unique attraction in Alliance, Nebraska. Dobby's Frontier Town continues to be a labor of love in the western Nebraska town by volunteers who are keeping Dobby's dream alive while teaching about forgotten, but cool history.

Join Irene as she discusses the unique attraction in Alliance, Nebraska. Dobby's Frontier Town continues to be a labor of love in the western Nebraska town by volunteers who are keeping Dobby's dream alive while teaching about forgotten, but cool history.

Conner and Irene discuss Kenneth "Dobby" Lee and how his love of history led to the creation of Dobby's Frontier Town in Alliance, Nebraska.

Irene discusses the life of Daisy Graham Anderson, widow of Robert Ball Anderson and how she spent her life talking about and fighting for equality. Daisy kept the memory of her husband alive through reprints of his memoir and speaking at lectures throughout the country.

Conner and Irene talk about the life of Robert Ball Anderson, Nebraska's first black homesteader.

Conner and Irene discuss the drive-ins around the Panhandle of Nebraska.

Conner and Irene discuss the history of theaters in Chadron and Gordon, Nebraska.

Conner and Irene discuss the history of more theaters around the Panhandle.

Conner and Irene have spoken about the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff in relation to other stories, but today, they dive into the history of the theater. They discuss happened to the original Egyptian theater and how the Midwest came to be.

Conner and Irene discuss the history of the Nile Theater in Mitchell, Nebraska, and where its future lies.

Conner and Irene discuss the Marquis Opera House in Scottsbluff was once the place to be if you wanted to see and be seen.

Conner and Irene discuss an influential man nearly forgotten by time.