Old Benson Photos & Videos Wanted!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

To commemorate the past 125 years, we are collecting vintage photos and videos of Benson’s past. If you have images of the buildings, people and/or places from 1887 through 1990, please share them with us! We’ll make digital copies and return the originals to you. These will be used on our website, YouTube and at events throughout the 2012 celebration year.

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES!
We also want your interesting memories of old Benson – written or videotaped. For video stories, we’ll either come out and record it at your home or place of work or meet you at the community center.

Email BensonNebraska@gmail.com or call (402) 714-0290 today!

Thank you!

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Gallery

New Entrance to Downtown Benson

Posted on January 20, 2012 by
New Entrance

This gallery contains 1 photos.

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New Streetlights Coming to Downtown Benson

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

A representative from the Benson Business Improvement District reported Tuesday that Maple Street in downtown Benson will have new streetlights installed, probably in March. The acorn-style glass finial features energy-efficient lighting. More details below:

General Description

  • Street lights provide ambient light levels for visibility and safety of streets, sidewalks and sites.
  • Lighting types include decorative, vehicular use, general site, pedestrian use or feature lighting.

The new poles will be 16′ high and could allow hardware to be attached which on which banners would be hung.

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Quasquicentennial

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Quasquicentennial (Noun)
[kwos-kwi-sen-ten-ee-uhl]

quas·qui·cen·ten·ni·al

1) 125th anniversary.
2) A celebration to mark such an anniversary.

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Louis Market Closing

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

City Councilman Pete Festersen shot us this message about Louis Market:

I’ve been in contact with a part owner of the property several times in the last few weeks.  The site is for sale and they are interested in redevelopment opportunities that would benefit Benson.

I reminded them that the area is part of the Benson Tax Increment Financing District and the Benson Business Improvement District that we recently adopted and of the new 58th construction project which could help in their efforts.

 

Thanks, Councilman, for all you do for Benson!

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Happy New Year! Free “Benson 125″ T-shirt Drawing

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

T-shirtTo celebrate kicking off our 125th anniversary, we’re giving away one “Benson 125″ t-shirt in a drawing at 12:00 midnight. To be entered into the random drawing, simply post what size you want in the Benson’s Facebook page. Names of those who post before 11:30 p.m. (CDT) will be entered into the drawing.

Sizes remaining:

  • SMALL
  • MEDIUM
  • LARGE
  • EXTRA-LARGE (XL)

The shirts are normally $15.00 each. Free pickup. Shipping is $6.00 in the United States. Proceeds from the sales support this website and the Benson
 newsletter.

We’ll be doing another printing in January. Please email if you’d like to be included in that order.

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Benson Neighborhood Association Directors for 2012

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

The board of directors for the Benson Neighborhood Association in 2012 are

President

Liz Moldenhauer

Vice President

Mark Pflug

Secretary

Vivian Ingraham

Treasurer

Kathy Buchanan

Thanks to the board members willing to serve the Benson Neighborhood Association in a leadership capacity!  We look forward to having a fantastic 2012 with our advocacy and projects!

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New Street Lights Coming to Downtown Benson

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

On Tuesday, December 20th the Omaha City Council unanimously approved $45,250.00 for OPPD to install new, brighter, energy-efficient LED streetlights along Maple in downtown Benson. The Benson Business Improvement District will repay the costs (with interest) to the City over the next 10 years.

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Public Meeting/Workshop: The Future of Fontenelle Park

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Thursday, December 15, 2011
6:30-8:00 pm
Fontenelle Park Pavilion
4401 Fontenelle Blvd.

The City of Omaha is hosting a public meeting Thursday to get input on design concepts for Fontenelle Park. Interested citizens are invited to attend to discuss ideas that were presented at the previous public meeting and describe ideas for the park in small group sessions.

Original Location Considered for Rosenblatt Stadium
“In 1947 John Rosenblatt explored the park as the possible location for the city’s new Triple A minor league baseball team. However, neighborhood opposition forced the city to look elsewhere, and the stadium ended up in Deer Park, where it eventually hosted the Omaha Royals and was named Rosenblatt Stadium in honor of its advocate.” –  Wikipedia

The historic 108-acre park currently features two ballfields, two basketball courts, sprayground, a 9-hole golf course, picnic area, fishing, paths and a beautiful lagoon.

If you can’t attend the meeting, but have feedback on the City’s plan for the park, contact officials by clicking HERE.

 

 

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Benson vs. Dundee Chili Cook-Off

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Sunday, December 11, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Waiting Room
6212 Maple Street

TICKETS: $7 at the door

Show your neighborhood pride – eat some chili! December 11th will be the first annual Benson vs. Dundee Chili Cook-off. Attendees and judges will vote for their favorites from over 14 different types of chili from Benson and Dundee businesses. $7 gets you drink specials and tastings of all the chili with proceeds going to the winning neighborhood’s business association. And football will be on the big screen. That’s right – gets some!

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