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1870: A Lincoln editor saw a problem for the county commission: “For several days back the crossing of Stevens Creek bridge on the Ashland road has been at imminent risk of the lives of passengers and teams. We should wonder…

1871 — Lincolnites discussed paving the streets at the University of Nebraska.

1870: State prison inspectors notified builders and architects that they were receiving plans for the new penitentiary.

1870: The Nebraska Legislature established a three-member Board of Immigration and an appointive office of commissioner of immigration to facilitate foreign immigration into the state. The commissioner was to live in New York City, where he would assist newly arrived…