Surprise, Nebraska
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Surprise is a village in southwestern Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 43 at the 2010 census, and 37 at the 2020 census.
Downtown Surprise: Center Street
Surprise Opera House
Chautauqua
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Chautauqua is an adult education and social movement in the United States that began in 1874 and peaked in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chautauqua assemblies expanded and spre
Surprise, Nebraska
…established a depot in Surprise, resulting in further expansion of local businesses. See also possible relationship with Surprise, Arizona. In 1913, chautauquas began to be offered at Chautauqua Park on the river. In the same year, the Surprise Opera House was built. Events held at the latter included local…
Cover of a 1917 promotional brochure
Postage stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first Chautauqua.
Advertisement for the 1906 Tent Chautauqua at Clay Center, Kansas
Racine, Wisconsin Chautauqua presentation under a tent, July 14–23, 1911. Photo by Wright Photo.