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Whitney Reflections

A tribute to the early settlers of a western Nebraska village

From the turn of the century until the late 1920s, Whitney was one of the most vibrant small towns in northwest Nebraska. Even after World War II, there were still sparks of commercial activity.  As sources and time allow, it is our intention to add information, photographs, and advertisements to the Whitney Reflections web site. If you have photographs or other information about the commercial activities of Whitney, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

August Schmill - Job Work

B. D. Austin Store

Baldwin Iron Works

Bungalo Garage

Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Connell Oil Company (Red Cloud Refinery station)

Farmers and Drovers State Bank

Harris Hotel

O. S. Renfro Company

Seeley & Jackson Roller Mill

W. M. Burkitt General Merchandise

White River Valley Bank - L.N. Cartwright & Co., Props.

Whitney Barber Shop - C. A. Stoddard

Whitney Champion - W.L. Bailey, Prop.

Whitney House - Canfield & Gardner, Props.

Whitney Irrigation District

Whitney Land and Lumber Company

Whitney Post Office

Wm. O. McManus - Contractor and Builder