Rare Stagecoach Arrives In Omaha

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On display at downtown bank
Posted: 6:51 PM Nov 16, 2008
Last Updated: 6:51 PM Nov 16, 2008
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A piece of history rolled into Omaha on Sunday. A stagecoach, one of only 22 of its kind left in the country, now makes its home at the Wells Fargo Bank at 19th and Douglas.

This one was recently refurbished as part of the bank's $8 million renovation. It weighs 2,500 pounds and had to be disassembled and then reassembled to fit into the building.

Wells Fargo's regional president says the stagecoach is a symbol of commerce for the company, but he's thankful for more modern-day modes of transportation.

"In a parade it's pretty comfortable, but when you think people went from Omaha to Sacramento it took 'em 15 days with 18 people in the stagecoach,” says Kirk Kellner. “I think I'll just stay with the parade."

Kellner says the cost for a trip back then was about $300 one way.

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Posted by: Bill on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:24 AM
Glad to a piece of history here in Omaha. I am also glad it will be inside the bank, away from gangs who would no doubt tag it if it was outside.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:09 AM
Stagecoaches ran at speeds of 4-12 mph.

Posted by: brian on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Just curious and I am sure it was just an estimation or spur of the moment answer, but wouldn't it take much longer than 15 days to get to Sacramento by stagecoach? Its approximately 1600 miles from Omaha to Sac. At 10 miles an hour at 10 hours a day would take 16 days, and I am sure they didnt even travel 5 mph. Interesting story, but thats the only thing I thought of after reading it.