BLAIR, NEBRASKA (October 27, 2023) – Ask a high school student in Blair, “Who was Blair named after,” and you’ll get, “John Insley Blair.” But, did you know Blair, Nebraska is one of many towns named after Mr. Blair? John Insley Blair, a name that resonates with the spirit of progress and philanthropy, left an…
Category: History
Union Pacific’s BIG BOY No. 4014: A Steaming Legend of American Railroading
(Special thanks to Matthew Love of Blair for the inspiration behind this article!) In the vast expanse of American railroading history, one name stands out above the rest – Union Pacific’s BIG BOY No. 4014. This colossal steam locomotive, regarded as the largest ever built, holds within its mighty frame a remarkable tale of power,…
UPDATED: Did Fernando’s Sell?
2023-06-26, 4:28 PM – A source we believe is in a position to know – maybe the best position – told us that Fernando’s is not sold. The source tells us they “think they know what’s going on,” and they are “trying to find out” more. But, we were told, despite appearances, Fernando’s is still…
Blair, Nebraska: Where The Tigris, Euphrates, and Missouri Valleys Meet
Our tale begins in two distinct corners of human civilization, around 3500 BC. The first is the arid, dusty plains of Mesopotamia, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers breathed life into the land. The second is the fertile floodplains of the Nile river in Egypt. It was in these cradles of civilization that humans made…
Blair’s Cold April Weather: Is This Normal?
Blair, Nebraska, generally welcomes the arrival of spring with blossoming trees, blooming flowers, and milder temperatures. However, the city has also experienced its share of unusually cold and snowy April weather in the past. In this article, we delve into three notable examples of such weather events that have left their mark on April weather…
Introducing Blair’s Hidden Gems: New Book Unveils the Stories Behind Historic Buildings!
2023 March 22, WednesdayBlairToday Staff Local author Donna Henton has recently published a captivating book, IF THESE HOUSES COULD TALK, VOLUME III, that delves into the history of Blair, Nebraska buildings. Inspired by her mother’s scrapbooks, Donna initially set out to write a booklet for her grandchildren but found herself captivated by the rich stories…
The Rock You Drive By and Never Stop to Read
BlairToday.com Staff2021, July 2, Friday Every day thousands of Blair area residents drive by a big rock. The rock sits across the street from Two Rivers Bank, on the southwest side of Rhoades Park. It’s big, right out in the open, and you probably never read the plaque on it. So, what is this big…