These photographs are from the collection of Ruth (Clark) Kendrick. The family photos of William and Dorthea Wenk are Ruth Kendrick's grandparents; all others are from a family collection. They were submitted by Jim and JoAnn Kendrick (JayKz4@aol.com) who have put together the family genealogy history. If you have more information or questions, please contact the Kendricks.William Wenk owned businesses for 19 years in Creston, Nebraska (1894-1913). Throughout this time he bought and sold land on which to conduct his varied businesses.
- Creston snow with cattle drive on main street.
- This elevator photo has 1895 hand written in the corner. The photo is of Thad and Violet (Clark) Stevens, Herbie Larsen Clark (the young boy born March 11, 1890), Eliza Morris, and Frank Solomon, according to the Creston Centennial History book. The elevator was built in 1895 and was managed by Darwin I. Clark from 1895-1897.
- Older photo of Creston, Nebraska on a Picture Post Card mailed by Ada (Wenk) to Herbert Clark before they married in June 1912. The picture shows the main street of Creston, looking east. A close-up of the south side of the post card and enlarging the post card to show the two men outside.
- Photo of William Wenk (1859-1931) and wife Dorthea Wenk (1857-1932)
- Wenk storefronts on main street of Creston after they were rebuilt in 1901. Cropped photo of the William Wenk General Merchandise Store. Cropped photo of William Wenk standing outside his furniture store.
- Photo of William Wenk standing inside his furniture store in Creston, Nebraska. And a closeup view.
- The family is pretty sure this is a 1910 Graduation photo-Creston High School Ada Dora (Wenk) Clark is seated in the front row (4th girl from the left). Fern (Moore) Wenk is seated in the front row (3rd girl from the left). John Foley was noted as an early teacher in District 33 Creston, Nebraska (only male referenced) and is possibly the teacher shown. Others noted as graduates of the 1910 class were Florence Belknap, May Burnam, and Lena Claussen but are not identified.
- Ada Dora (Wenk) Clark and Fern (Moore) Wenk - sister-in-laws.
- 1909 Girls Basketball team - Unidentified girls
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