These original entry doors are enhanced with oval, leaded stained-glass windows featuring the initials AZ (builder, owner Adolph Zang)

Ladies Sitting Room Winged cherubs are the subject of the painting on this ceiling. The coving is a relief fresco. The fireplace is hand-carved out of African figured mahogany. The chandelier,sconces and andirons are gold-plated. Minnie Zang and friends met in this room to organize many charitable and community activities.

Men's Smoking Room Trojan warrior-heads set the military and masculine theme of the painted ceiling. The painted and Stained-glass window depicts Romeo and Juliet. The hand-carved fireplace and paneling are curley birch. Adolph Zang and business and political associates met here to organize and implement important Denver and Colorado business developments.

Formal Dining Room. The genuine gold-leaf ceiling is background for the oil painting of fall leaves and grapes. The built-in buffets, wainscoating, table and chairs are of English brown oak. The dining table easily seats 20 people. Adolph and Minnie entertained frequently with dinner parties followed by dancing to live music in the ballroom on the third floor.

Guided tours, catered meals, business meetings, party functions and small weddings can be arranged. Contact Rod Greiner for information and reservations at 303-837-0872; E-mail:   rodamericanzang@cs.com The "Nebraska Sandhills Excursion" by Rodney Greiner March 10 - March 18, 2009 Our Denver departure in the snow on March 10th was a bit of a challenge which didn't last long. Our lunch stop was at Olies in Paxton, Nebraska among the wild stuffed animals of the world. Our Lincoln for Tapas at Lee and Kay "trail boss" Rockwell's home. The friendly folks of Lincoln made us feel right at home and we met our hostess, Jan Lingren, for our first of fours nights in home stay. Wednesday morning, March 11th, Jim Stone Mary Lou Perkins, and Rod Greiner boarded the Luxury Arrow Bus along with 51 other travelers for our 7:00am departure. There were Friendship Force travelers from Massachusetts, Iowa, Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Connecticut, Colorado Springs, and Denver, Colorado. Our first stop was the outskirts of Oakland and a 'No till no irrigation farm and the Central Valley Agriculture's East Hub. There were about 60 grain train cars waiting to be loaded with corn to be shipped east and southeast, USA. On to Norfolk, Nebraska, pronounced by locals 'Norfork' because the Postal department got the spelling wrong. Many of you will recall, Johnny Carson grew up in this small town providing supplies to ranchers and farmers for miles around. Johnny gave his studio and office fixtures to help start the Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center. He was very instrumental in helping finance this and many of their other public buildings as well. The story goes, Johnny received a copy of the local newspaper, he would spot an interesting story, and simply would send a check to help out. The community has no idea how much these contributions may have been, they're just are very proud of their kinship. Late afternoon at the Switzer Ranch on the Calamus River. Great food, cowboy poetry with Bruce Switzer, Bag Pipes with Nancy Marshal and Harmonica and Singalong with Rod Greiner and then we hit the sack early with the accommodations at the Ranch. It's prairie chicken mating season. We must be in the blind by 6:30am before light. It's very cold and a bit windy. Almost 18 birds showed up but apparently the ladies didn't show to the obvious disappointment to the male birds and to us observers. There was some dancing but not as much had the ladies been around. Oh well, much other wild life; deer, elk, and many eagles. Then, back to the Ranch for a hearty breakfast. Tuesday March 12th we stopped at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park and Military Reservation and lunch at The Country Neighbor was fantastic - a large bowl of stew and cornbread, and home made pies to choose from a large selection. We came to see the Sandhill Cranes and they were everywhere. It is estimated over a four-week period, over 600,000 birds pass through this area from Kearney to Grand Island. Stopping over to rebuild their strength, they head on north to Alaska, Canada and even Russia to rear their young. Evenings and early morning at the Rowe Sanctuary is a very interesting experience. Birds are nearly 5 feet tall and have a wing-span of nearly six feet. When you are driving down Highway 80 at 75 to 80 miles per hour, it is unfortunate if you will miss the Museum of Nebraska, (MONA) and The Trails and Rails Museum, having had lunch at the old church you may not even notice or stop to visit the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument over Highway 80. We had a wonderful stop at the town of Milligan for dinner at "Evening with Friends Restaurant" then went back to Lincoln. Saturday March 14th Friendship Force of Lincoln has a monthly breakfast so our hostess, Jan Lingren invited us to attend. Several Ambassadors came as well. We heard many stories about these new acquaintances. We had started our Anasazi Bean Soup anticipating being guests at Jane Kinsey's home for a small group dinner. Friend of Jan's, Roger Duerr joined us and took us around Lincoln downtown, to the suburbs. It's a beautiful city!! With many parks, trees, and grass. Saturday evening it was "Music from the Movies" performed by the enthusiastic Lincoln Symphony. Sunday, March 15th was open for church or catch up on some sleep. Around noon we journeyed to Omaha for a tour of Joslyns Art Museum and onto the town of Seward to join in on their celebration of World Friendship day. Entertainment was the Seward High School Dance and Show Choir, followed by a potluck dinner before heading back to Lincoln. Monday, March 16th Tour of Nebraska State Capital, an architectural marvel and very Historical significant structure, then lunch across the street at the Governor's Mansion, entertainment was the Plain Label Swing Band. Monday evening was at Jane Kinsey's lovely home. Good conversation and up to date on the State of the State, Jane is running for political office. Tuesday, March 17th, Fantastic tour of the University of Nebraska Football Training Facility and Stadium. When it's at capacity, which it always is, it's the third largest city in Nebraska. A couple of hours at the Great Plains Art Museum and the lunch in their Historic District called the Haymarket, the afternoon spent tracing the history of Nebraskan Native Americans to the present of urban and farming community. Richard Spencer was our excellent guide. Tuesday evening March 17th, our final evening with Jan Lingren and her son, plus Roger Duerr to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Wrapping up this report thanks to President, John Comer, "Trail Boss", Kay Rockwell and the whole Friendship Force Community. It seems everyone was involved in some way. You are truly the organization for all of Friendship Force to emulate. Enjoy "The Good Life" of NEBRASKA Rod Greiner Denver, Colorado Click here to go to Johnny Carson video Click here for Sandhill Trip Slideshow in Quicktime This is a large file - Please be patient as it loads and plays!! Individual images are available and will appear here soon! Sandhill_001