In 1896 the Democratic National Convention would be held in Chicago. Who would emerge as the leader of the party to be their presidential nominee? The Coliseum in Chicago was twice the size of Madison Square Garden, and had just been completed. It almost was finished the previous year when it collapsed – but was quickly rebuilt. Buffalo Bill’s Wild Read more...
William Jennings Bryan test-drove the greatest speech in American history, “The Cross of Gold” in Perry, Illinois, on the lawn of Perry Presbyterian church. Bryan would go on to deliver this speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The speech would propel the “Boy orator of the Plains” to be the 1896 Democratic nominee for President of the Read more...
Inscription: On this site on July 4th, 1883, distinguished American William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) began his practice of law and journey to national prominence. The forthright, spirited Bryan would become a Congressman from Nebraska, three-time Democratic nominee for President, and Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson. Photo by Jason Voigt, May 12, 2020 HMDB.org Read more...
Built in 1902 for William Jennings Bryan, it was donated in 1921 to be used as a hospital that now surrounds the home. For more information on Fairview, or to schedule a tour, call 402-481-3032. Please schedule tours at least 48 hours in advance. Read more...
