Riverview in Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Kenefick Park

December 26, 2024

1. Kenefick Park Marker

Inscription. At the top of this hill stand two of the largest locomotives ever built. The "Big Boy" steam locomotive and "Centennial" diesel locomotive were brought here to honor one of Union Pacific's greatest leaders, John Cooper Kenefick, who served as the railroad's senior officer from 1970 until 1986.

Big Boy and Centennial frame a spectacular overlook of the Missouri River Valley and serve as tribute to a man whose leadership, integrity and generosity moved a railroad into the 21st century.

Tram tickets must be purchased at the visitor center

Erected by Union Pacific.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 41° 14.031′ N, 95° 55.087′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in Riverview. It can be reached from Bancroft Street ¼ mile east of Bancroft Plaza. Located at the tram entryway to Kenefick Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Bancroft St, Omaha NE 68108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Eastern Nebraska. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Legends of Union Pacific (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kenefick Park Canyon Wall (about 500 feet away); History of Union Pacific and Omaha (about 500 feet away); Union Pacific Railroad (about 600 feet away); The Big Boy (about 600 feet away); The Centennial (about 600 feet away); A New World of Plants (about 700 feet away); Gallagher Building (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.

December 26, 2024

2. Kenefick Park Marker

"Big Boy" in Kenefick Park image. Click for full size.

December 26, 2024

3. "Big Boy" in Kenefick Park

"Centennial" in Kenefick Park image. Click for full size.

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4. "Centennial" in Kenefick Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2025. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 15, 2025.