THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009
DIFFICULTY: Easy NOTE: This hike/walk is
open to all hikers and all walkers!
ELEVATION GAIN: N/A
HIKE DISTANCE: We will be walking ---
starting and stopping --- at many historic buildings, hence mileage it is
difficult to determine
--- but hikers/walkers can count on about 2 to 2 1/2 hours of being on
the tour.
GENERAL LOCATION: City of Lincoln
-- Downtown
DESCRIPTION: We all live in the city of Lincoln ---- and shopped in its stores
and eaten in its restaurants --- but have you
really walked around town and explored the many historic buildings! Lincoln is quite a
fascinating place with an intriguing past! To begin with --- did you know that the village
of Lincoln was born in
1859? Come and walk the streets of the city ----- see the wonderful
historic buildings, hear stories about their past, and enjoy the varied architecture.
We will also walk around McBean Park
--- did you know that Del Webb donated $50,000 to help build the playground? After the tour, those
who wish may go to their favorite restaurant for lunch.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Travel time is 10 minutes and distance is 3 miles
(probably the quickest ride and shortest distance to a trailhead -- or parking lot -- that our hiking group has ever done!).
Suggested donation for riders is $1. Driving directions will be handed out to all
drivers. Return time to Lincoln
(if not staying in the city for lunch) will be about 11:45 AM.
HIKE LEADERS/SWEEPS: Sue Geisler, Rosemarie Gutmann,
Fred Crofut, Penny Williams, Clark Smith, Monique Wood
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Bathrooms at McBean Park and the City Hall
PREPARATION FOR WALK: Comfortable walking
shoes, water, and hat.
RISKS: Crossing city streets --- watch for
traffic!
RAIN CANCELS THE HIKE - CHECK
LATER FOR RESCHEDULED DATE
.
QUESTIONS: Call Sue Geisler at 408-1010.
MEETING TIME: 8:45 AM - LEAVING TIME: 9:00 AM
Some pictures from the pre-hike
Lincoln Library - Second Renaissance Revival Architecture
Fleming Building - dating from 1863
Jansen and Butterfield Buildings - dating from the 1860's
Methodist Church - Gothic Revival Architecture