William Robinson, Papillion's First Mayor William Robinson was born on May 16, 1820, in Morris County, New Jersey. He made his way to Bellevue, Nebraska in 1857 and opened a real estate and loan business. Robinson moved to Papillion . . . — — Map (db m287996) HM
The first Portal School was built in 1871 to serve families living in the Portal Township. Due to flooding in the area, the original school was replaced in 1890 by the schoolhouse you see here today. It was located just south of the Portal . . . — — Map (db m287997) HM
The John Sautter Farmhouse was built in the 1860s in the current location of the Hickory Hill subdivision. It was occupied as a residential home until 1916. The building structure is original, but it has been relocated over the years. It was moved . . . — — Map (db m287999) HM
The Papillion House Papillion's second hotel, named the Papillion House, was located at 221 N. Jefferson Street. It was constructed in 1871 by Ole Bergstrom. The hotel switched owners through the years. It hosted many travelers . . . — — Map (db m288083) HM
Elkhorn Valley Condensing Plant The location of 137 N. Jefferson Street originally housed the Elkhorn Valley Condensing Plant, which produced Elkhorn Evaporated Milk. The plant opened in 1912 and was the first condensing factory in . . . — — Map (db m288088) HM
Battle for the County Seat In 1873, a heated battle began to develop between Papillion and Bellevue over which town would be the county seat. Bellevue previously held the distinction. Sarpy Center, purposely located at the center of . . . — — Map (db m288090) HM
In the early 1900s, the southeast side of Second Street, between Washington and Jefferson streets, was a booming business and commerce center. It was also referred to as Railroad Avenue. Starting at the corner of Washington and Second streets . . . — — Map (db m288091) HM
Site of the Former Sander House This site was the location of the Albert H. Sander's house. Built in the autumn of 1869, it was one of the first three houses built in Papillion. The house was torn down in 1918, and materials from its . . . — — Map (db m288092) HM
On May 20, 1903, torrential rain caused the Papio Creek to overflow its banks, submerging much of Papillion. Many of the town's plank sidewalks were washed away. The flour mill was also pulled off its foundation and left sitting in the middle of . . . — — Map (db m288093) HM
Papillion's Evolving Public Works Department This location, at 122 E. Third St., was the site of the town's original community water well. In March 1907, citizens of Papillion voted to approve a new $25,000 municipal waterworks . . . — — Map (db m288094) HM
Former J.C. Wright & Son Lumber, Grain & Coal In July 1900, the new train depot was opened. Once vacated, the original depot was purchased for $85 by Jessie Cook Wright. It was moved to the west side of Washington Street in 1903 and . . . — — Map (db m288095) HM
Sarpy House Papillion's First Hotel The Sarpy House, Papillion's first hotel, located at 146 N. Washington St., was built in 1870 by John Eisele. The building was two stories and boasted a barroom and barber shop plus a small . . . — — Map (db m288096) HM
In the late 1800s/early 1900s, several thriving businesses operated between First and Second streets, on the west side of Washington Street. Just south of the A.W. Clarke Building was the Fred Hayhow General Merchandise Store (110 N. Washington . . . — — Map (db m288097) HM
105-109 N. Washington St. The Bloedel Building This two-story building was built in 1903 and housed many businesses throughout its history. Some uses included E.F. Bloedel's agricultural implement store, the local telephone . . . — — Map (db m288098) HM
Papillion's First Jail Articles from The Papillion Times in the early 1880s show there was public pressure for a jail to be built in Papillion so inmates did not have to be sent to Omaha. Built in the late 1800s, Papillion's first . . . — — Map (db m288099) HM
From the First Tracks to the Last Passenger Train The first tracks of the coast-to-coast Union Pacific Railroad line were laid in Omaha in 1864. The original plans bypassed Papillion, but the final route ran right through the city. . . . — — Map (db m288496) HM
Completed in 1923, this neo-classical structure is one of ten courthouses designed by Omaha architect William F. Gernandt between 1920 and 1923. It served as the countys third courthouse until a new building was built in 1974. The City of . . . — — Map (db m288100) HM
Approximately thirty feet south of here in 1865 the Union Pacific Railroad laid its original track extending from the Missouri River in Omaha, south up Mud Creek to Papillion Creek, and northwesterly along West Papillion Creek. Although Chief . . . — — Map (db m223478) HM
