Nelson's main streets have been lit up throughout the holiday seasons with the Christmas tree and Candle decorations since 1988. This year 36 bulbs were replaced in the decorations.
For as long as I can remember, Nelson's main streets have been lit up throughout the holiday season with the Christmas tree and candle decorations lining the streets today. I was curious as to how long we had been using them so I called the Nelson city clerk. When I worked in the city office, I remember looking through the catalog and dreaming of purchasing new decorations. So I knew the clerk would be able to lay her hands on the information.
In 1988, The City of Nelson purchased 30 Christmas decorations from the Kearney area Chamber of Commerce. Of the 30 purchased, 29 have been hung. The decorations are in disrepair and are in desperate need of restoration. Every year the lights are patched back together and hung on Main Street just before Thanksgiving. The C-9 bulbs used are hard to come by. This year 36 bulbs were replaced in the decorations.
Sandra commented it would be nice to see them restored with new garlands and LED lights. Wouldn't that be nice!
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