1st Inn, 709 2nd Avenue
The Archway Monument, 1 Archway Parkway

Gary & Carol Main, Proprietors

We were fortunate to get a room at the Inn, after all it was summer, and many tourists were traveling. We had quietly checked in and did not make any mention of the banner project. We decided to get an early start and take part in the complimentary breakfast. Upon leaving, I asked to send a fax at the front desk, and it was then that the owners discovered that we were the couple that was just on the TV news this morning. We were scheduled to be at a media event in Omaha later in the day. They were so moved by our efforts, that they immediately refunded our room expense, and fax charges. Of course, we gave them some posters, and brought out a section of the banner for them to sign.

The Archway Monument is an incredible museum dedicated to the history of the pioneers. Our visit here was greatly valued, and added another reconfirming perspective to our memorial project, and American life.