Leo Stuhr
Picture from http://www.gemoftheprairie.org/building-history
Leo Stuhr was the son of one of the first Grand Island immigrants. He was born in 1878 and lived in a log cabin. After he graduated college he returned to work on his father's farm. He was fascinated with all things Grand Island, the history especially. He became a State Senator and later worked under President Herbert Hoover on the Federal Farm Board. He was one of the founders of the Hall County Historical Society. In 1960 he announced that he wanted a museum that would teach about the history of the pioneers. He donated $25,000 and 35 acres of land to have the museum built. He collected many things throughout his life and they were donated to the museum after he died in 1961.
Leo Stuhr was an important person in Grand Island because he preserved history. Because he believed so strongly in a museum that would teach about pioneers, we have Stuhr Museum.