Winter Quarters Mill Museum, Omaha
The Winter Quarters Mill Museum building was built in 1846. At that time it was called the Winter Quarters gristmill. In 1848, the mill was rebuilt. It provided agricultural support for the town of Florence. The building is registered in the National Register of Historic Places under the name of Weber Mill in order to honor the Weber family who had been millers of Florence for 104 years.
The building is being renovated. Over the years, it was modified to suit the needs of farmers. The building contains the only structural remains of Winter Quarters; this mill is the oldest in the state and has been transformed into a museum. The exhibits contain historic photos, newspaper clippings and different artifacts from the pioneer era.
The building is being renovated. Over the years, it was modified to suit the needs of farmers. The building contains the only structural remains of Winter Quarters; this mill is the oldest in the state and has been transformed into a museum. The exhibits contain historic photos, newspaper clippings and different artifacts from the pioneer era.
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Winter Quarters Mill Museum on Map
Sight Name: Winter Quarters Mill Museum
Sight Location: Omaha, USA (See walking tours in Omaha)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Omaha, USA (See walking tours in Omaha)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Omaha, Nebraska
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Omaha Introduction Walking Tour
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska. Known for its pioneer history, museums and cultural centers Omaha is home to nationally and regionally significant landmarks. The city has more than a dozen historic districts, interesting commercial, religious and educational sights which attract a lot of tourists to Omaha City.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.5 Km or 4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.5 Km or 4 Miles
Omaha Historical Florence Walk
Florence is the oldest community in Omaha; it is the place where the first structures and buildings in the State of Nebraska were built. The community has many sites of historical value. The first inhabitants of Florence were the Mormons who founded Winter Quarters and Cutler's Park. Take this tour to visit some of the most important places in Florence.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles