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Walking down memory lane in Lincoln: Cool Crest miniature golf course

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A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.

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Walking down memory lane in Lincoln: Cool Crest miniature golf course

• BY RICHARD L. SCHMELING for L Magazine
• Jan 18, 2021
• Jan 18, 2021 Updated Dec 31, 2021
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Irvin E. Patterson came to Lincoln in 1950 and purchased land on North 48th Street to build Cool Crest Garden Golf. This is how the miniature golf course looked in November 1953.

• JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTOS

The Cool Crest Miniature Golf Course as it appeared in May 1993. 

• JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTOS

This is the Cool Crest garden golfing sign that greeted miniature golfers from 1950 to 1993.

• JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTOS

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BY RICHARD L. SCHMELING for L Magazine

When I first arrived at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in September 1958, a whole new world opened up for me. I was living in a “big city” after growing up in a small Nebraska town of just over 3,000 people in Superior, Nebraska. One activity that had not been available in Superior was playing miniature golf.

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Memories of favorite Lincoln places

Christmas memories at Gateway

Christmastime at Gateway Mall in the early years.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN COLLECTION

My fondest memory was waiting for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive at the mall via helicopter. I stood in anticipation with my husband and daughter and all the other families anxiously waiting for them to land. I was so proud when they landed and stepped out and was happy to see them as they were there in all their glory … my Mom and Dad, that is. Yes, they were Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus at Gateway Mall for many years. Not many daughters can claim having a personal connection to the "Guy in the Big Red Suit!"

-- Judy Oberle Holtgrewe

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Many years, many memories of Miller & Paine

Shoppers at Miller & Paine in downtown Lincoln on Dec. 13, 1965.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

My memories of Miller & Paine go back a LONG way, from the time I was very young until I worked part time at Gateway Mall in the ‘70s.

In the late ‘30s my family would occasionally travel from York to Lincoln to shop. When we heard that M & P was installing an escalator (the first in Nebraska) from the first to second floor I practiced going up only one stair step and standing still, so that I would be ready for the big adventure. It was a wonderful babysitter - while my mother shopped my brother and I would go up and down the escalator. I can't imagine a mother today leaving her children alone in a big store. However, the floor walker didn't look kindly on us going up-the-down, and vice versa. When we tired of this we went to the lounge on 2nd floor where we watched a very talented and patient lady hand color portraits - there must have been no color photography in those days.

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Longtime Lincoln residents have fond memories of shopping at Miller & Paine. 

Dennis Buckley

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Kathryn Franklin's sweetheart portrait from Miller & Paine with curved glass over it just like antique photos. 

Courtesy photo

Memories of King’s

King’s Drive-In was started by James King and Larry Price in 1955 on North Cotner Boulevard. It catered to families and college students.

EDHOLM & BLOMGREN PHOTO COLLECTION

King’s on South Cotner was THE only place to go during high school years of 1956-57. Everyone who was anyone went through the drive-in after every football game, basketball game, dance, date or just to meet friends. Many times, food wasn’t even purchased. The main idea was to see all of your friends, wave to them, holler out the car windows, honk horns, sometimes get out of the car & run over to a friend’s car to “shoot the breeze.”

Cars would stack up as people visited with their friends. At least twice a night, the incoming traffic would meet the outgoing traffic and vehicles would be stuck in a circle that didn’t move. You didn’t just drive through once, but many many times per night.

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Memories of Gold's Department Store

Gold’s Department Store, a fixture in downtown Lincoln from 1915 to 1980.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION

I graduated from Lincoln High School in 1933. I wanted to go to the University of Nebraska but finances were tight during the Great Depression. At the end of my first year my Dad said that I would have to get a part-time job if I was to continue my college education. I applied at Gold’s and was hired. I arranged for all of my classes in the morning and I worked at Gold’s every afternoon. The first two years I worked on the delivery trucks. The next two years I worked in the drapery department installing window shades, drapes and venetian blinds. My pay was 35 cents an hour. From that I was able to save enough for my tuition and books. I graduated in five years. I am grateful to Gold’s for helping me get a college education. I am 99 now.

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Memories of The Steak House

The Steak House was located at 3441 Adams St., and was in business for more than 65 years. A used-car dealer bought the property in 2014.

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The Steak House was located at 3441 Adams St. and was in business for more than 65 years. A used-car dealer bought the property in 2014. Here’s what one reader had to say about The Steak House:

I have many fond memories of The Steak House. It was much more than just the great steaks and great service. My parents and I would go there frequently. Earl and Joanne Vermaas were so gracious.

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Memories of the original Valentino’s

The original Valentino’s was a Lincoln landmark at 35th and Holdrege streets for more than a half-century.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION

Two old-time memories come to mind from Valentino’s (35th and Holdrege) many years ago.

The first was their original dining room, which was a small space that was recently used as a takeout area. The menu was printed on a round disk, and I think a small pizza was 75 cents.

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Second helpings of memories from Tony & Luigi’s

Tony & Luigi's was a Lincoln legend at 52nd and O streets.

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Love was in the air on the night of July 9, 1976 at Tony & Luigi's when I proposed to the girl of my dreams. We were seated at a slightly secluded table for a little privacy. As we ate lobster for the first time, we listened to comedian Ralph Winn. I took a chance and kneeled down in front of her. With a glimmer of hope and true love in my heart, I asked the question every young man wants to be able to ask his one and only true love. She (Doris Jean) rewarded me with the answer I was longing to hear. It has been 39 wonderful years. Tony & Luigi’s served as "The Place” to eat. We were disappointed when they tore it down, but our memories will last the rest of our lives. Thank you Tony & Luigi's for the perfect evening I found my "perfect match."

-- Aaron Schoeneman, Lee's Summit, Missouri

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Memories of The Cornhusker Hotel

The original Cornhusker Hotel, shown here in the 1960s.

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I worked at the Cornhusker Hotel in 1951. I operated the PBX; a real old-fashioned switchboard with lots of cords and lights. Guests would schedule a wake-up call; we would wake them up saying, “Good morning, this is the hotel operator with your 7:00 wake-up call. It’s 72 degrees and sunny.”

We had guests from all walks of life; businessmen, politicians, celebrities and movie stars, honeymooners and salespeople. The Cornhusker had The Landmark for fine dining and the Teepee Room for casual eating.

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Bowl-Mor Lanes memories

Cowboy legend Roy Rogers, an accomplished bowler, tried his luck at Bowl-Mor Lanes, Ninth and M streets, while passing through Lincoln in the late 1950s.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOGREM COLLECTION

Bowl-Mor Lanes, a downtown bowling center at Ninth and M streets, existed a half-century ago. A quick check of the records revealed that the owners of perfect games rolled there included Glen Porter (1957), “Bill” Koehler (1958) and Irvin Kahl Jr. (1973). Cowboy legend Roy Rogers, an accomplished bowler, rolled a few games there while passing through Lincoln.

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Hovland-Swanson evoked great memories

Hovland-Swanson Department Store was a fixture in the 1200 block of O Street in downtown Lincoln.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION

A half-century ago, Hovland-Swanson Department Store was one of the anchors of the downtown shopping scene. It occupied three floors when it opened its new downtown location in 1959 at 1230 O St., after 20 years at 1240 O St. Hovland-Swanson would later open a Gateway Mall branch in 1972.

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Memories of Ideal Grocery

Ideal Grocery has had a presence on South 27th Street since it opened in 1920 – 95 years ago.

PHOTO FROM THE EDHOLM & BLOMGREN PHOTO COLLECTION

Before it was gutted by fire in 2016, Ideal Grocery was a mainstay among Lincoln grocery stores since 1920.

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Runza memories tastefully done

Runza got its start in Lincoln in 1949. 

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Time passes on. The culture of the community changes. The quality remains the same, 65 years later.

My wife and I lived in a small town west of Lincoln. Thursday evening was shopping time. I vaguely remember the building, but I remember stopping by and purchasing a box of Runzas (12) for $11, with singles right at a $1. We would take them home and freeze them and have them for a quick lunch later. I still have the original box, I store cards in it now. (Wish I had one more!)

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Cruising on O Street always led to Ken Eddy’s

Ken Eddy’s Drive-In was a magnet for those seeking food and fun.

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Memories of Ken Eddy’s were as varied as their menu.

Ken Eddy’s Drive-In on the corner of 48th and O streets was opened by Ken Lydic and Eddy Gold and was one of Lincoln’s late-night hotspots.

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Memories of lion’s temporary stay at Lincoln zoo

In this photo of the “Lincoln Looks Back” local history publication produced by Mary Jane Nielsen and Jon Roth, the caption reads: “Joyce and Harriet Ayres and family stand next to the new Iron Horse Railroad to go with the New Children’s Zoo. Son, J.D. mans the locomotive in the capacity of engineer.” The zoo train was up and running in 1963, two years prior to the zoo opening in 1965. The zoo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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In the early 1980s Dandelion made his temporary home at the Children’s Zoo. He was resting before going on to his final home in Omaha. I was a docent at the time. Docents named him and we had a brief time to “play” with him. He was our “purrfect: guest. After a few weeks Dandelion was transferred to Omaha.

The following spring we (Docents) were guests of the Omaha Docents. They took us for a “behind the scenes” view of their care of lions, tigers and snakes. We asked which lion was Dandelion. They pointed him out and told us that he was the only lion called by name! We had to see if he would answer us. One of our docents called his name and he came to us! We could scratch his head. He even “purred” for us. It brought more than one to tears! Dandelion was majestic. We were overwhelmed at his size and that we once were allowed to play ball with him. Dandelion was not our pet; he was a powerful yet beautiful critter we had had a chance to know, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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The sights, sounds and smells of the State Fair

The weight-guessing contest was a midway mainstay during the Nebraska State Fair's many years in Lincoln.

PHOTO FROM THE EDHOLM & BLOMGREN PHOTO COLLECTION

A tradition in Lincoln from 1901 to 2009 before pulling up stakes and heading off to Grand Island, the State Fair was a widely anticipated attraction at the old State Fairgrounds. From deep-fried Twinkies to the big-name concerts, nearly everyone has State Fair memories.

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Husker fans share memories of Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium, pictured here in the 1950s.

PHOTO FROM THE EDHOLM & BLOMGREN COLLECTION

November 11, 1978. Unbeaten and top-ranked Oklahoma comes to Memorial Stadium to take on the #2 ranked Huskers, who are also riding a nine-game winning streak of their own.

Most will remember this game for the "fumble that wasn't" when John Ruud crushed Kelly Phelps on a kick-off late in the game. The ball was jarred loose and recovered by the Huskers, but the officials determined it was not a fumble. Or they will remember Jim Pillen's recovery of Billy Sims fumble with 1:31 left in the game to secure the win. Or certainly Coach Osborne will remember finally getting his first win against Barry Switzer and the Sooners.

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Delicious memories of Tastee Inn

Tastee Inn & Out was a way of life for many longtime Lincolnites.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN COLLECTION

An institution on North 48th Street for nearly 70 years, the Tastee Inn was known for its loose-hamburger sandwiches and onion chips.

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Tasteful memories of grocery shopping ad B&R Stores

The B&R Store at 17th and Washington streets.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN PHOTO COLLECTION

Remember when tomato juice cost 29 cents, “oleo” was 6 for $1, and collecting S&H Green Stamps was a special incentive to shop?

Then you remember the early days of the B&R IGA store, founded in 1964 by Russ Raybould and Clayton Burnett, and located at 17th and Washington streets.

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