1930 Jenner's Zoological Educational and Amusement Park Official Guide-Nebraska

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"Jenner’s Park was a popular place to go in the early 1900s, said Donna Trompke, Sherman County Historical Society president.
The amusement and zoo park was started by two brothers from London, Henry and Robert Jenner. The brothers were born to wealthy parents who were in the brewing business. Henry came to the United States in February 1883 to get instructions for ranching and farming. Robert came in late 1883.
After Henry married in early 1890 and had ventures in the farming, ranching and creamery businesses, he became Loup City’s water commissioner and engineer. He bought seven acres of land and put playground equipment up for his kids. Eventually, he and Robert improved the area where Henry built the playground equipment and turned it into a park. It opened to the public in 1900 and continued for 42 years.
Trompke said the Jenner brothers continued to develop the park and made it specific to families. It was an educational zoo and amusement park. Admission was 10 cents for adults." - from The Grand Island Independent, May 25, 2017, written by Kelli Rollin
The reproduction of the Official Guide of Jenner's Zoological Educational and Amusement Park shows you the unique items that were on display within the park. The guide also gives a glimpse into the businesses that were in the area in 1930 with their advertisements scattered throughout the guide.
Sales of this publication support the historical preservation efforts of the Sherman County Historical Society in Loup City, Nebraska.