03/13/2012 Resolutions 2012-65RESOLUTION 2012-65
WHEREAS, the Lincoln Highway Association was formed in 1913 to establish the
Country's first coast-to-coast highway; and
WHEREAS, the route chosen for the Lincoln Highway went from New York City to
San Francisco through Nebraska using existing roads and lanes; and
WHEREAS, the second Seedling Mile for the Country was built in Hall County,
Nebraska in December, 1915 and was over a mile long and 16 feet wide, and
WHEREAS, this section of roadway is the only remaining original concrete Seedling
Mile in the USA; and
WHEREAS, the Hall County Historical Society has worked with the City to get a
historical marker erected at the site and a parking pad and signs to inform travelers how to get to the
site; and
WHEREAS, the Hall County Historical Society would now like the Seedling Mile to
be placed on the National Register of Historic Places and seeks the City's consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island does approve and
support the pursuit of placing the Seedling Mile on the National Register of Historic Places.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 13, 2012.
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form tt .
March 12, 2012 � City ttomey