‘Gritty City’ tour set for Wednesday

The Paxton Hotel — one of the featured sites on Wednesday’s Gritty City Tour — hosted several historical figures including “Buffalo” Bill Cody and William Jennings Bryan.

The building also served as headquarters of three political parties — the Bull Moose, Democratic and Republican.

Along with the Paxton, Wednesday’s tour also will feature stops at the former home of Madame Anna Wilson and the Brandeis Building.

When: Noon. The tour lasts about 75 minutes.

Where: The tour starts just outside the Durham Research Center on Durham Research Plaza. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Registration: The tour costs $5 and seating is limited. Reservations must be made in advance. Contact unmcevents@unmc.edu to reserve your space. The tour is for employees and students of The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC — spouses and guests will be accommodated only if space permits.