University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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EAST PORCH OF THE MORTON MANSION ARBOR LODGE STATE PARK TYPICAL of the finest of Nebraska ' s state parks and recreation grounds Arbor Lodge, situated at Nebraska City, attracts nnany visitors annual- ly. The park contains points of interest which illustrate the history of the state itself. Arbor Lodge is a part of the original land home- steaded in 1855 by J. Sterling Morton, which was formerly located on one of the oldest high- ways of the state, known as the Old Steam Wagon Road . A replica of an old settler ' s log cabin in the park is an interesting reminder of the early days. The mansion, with many of its old furnishings shows the growth In wealth and prominence of the original owner, who was a member of President Cleveland ' s cabinet. There are mementos of the visit of notables to Arbor Lodge and many other Items of historical Interest. A large carriage house near the entrance has a collection of picturesque car- riages, stage coaches and other vehicles of an age that is past. J. Sterling Morton will prob- ably be best remembered as the founder of Arbor Day, which was inaugurated in 1872. The idea of planting trees on a certain day each year, especially in the prairie country, is one of the finest contributions of a Nebraskan to American customs, and has earned the name The Tree Planters State for Nebraska. The unusual collection of trees of many varieties m the Arboretum, the Italian Garden, and the bronze monument in honor of J. Sterling Mo ' - ton at Arbor Lodge state park, are appro- priate memorials to the work of a great man. SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW IN THE PINE GROVE, ARBOR LODGE

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r ■ ' 1 1 t 1 J ' i THE HISTORIC MANSION, ARBOR LODGE. AS VIEWED FROM THE EDGE OF THE ARBORETUM ON A QUIET SUNDAY