Our Blackstone location just got a fresh new look with a custom frosted glass mural celebrating the character, history, and local businesses that make the Blackstone neighborhood so special. Filled with playful illustrations and neighborhood nods, the new design transforms the staircase into a visual love letter to the district, honoring its past while celebrating the people, places, and businesses that make Blackstone what it is today.
Each little illustration is a nod to Blackstone’s character, history, and the amazing businesses that make it such a special place.
Here’s a closer look at what you’ll find:
- The historic Blackstone Branch – originally the Rosebud gas station
- The Danish Brotherhood Building – Home to some of the people and operations behind Dundee Bank
- Cottonwood Hotel – Everyone’s favorite historical feature of the Blackstone neighborhood
- Tree – A nod to the tree at the Cottonwood Hotel Bar
- Coffee Mugs – A tribute to the neighborhood coffee and tea shops
- The Blackstone District logo
- The Moon – A nod to Crescent Moon
- Ice Cream, Pizza, Tacos, Burger – Represents our love for the all the local restaurants in Blackstone
- Rueben Sandwich – everyone’s favorite sandwich, which WAS invented in Blackstone!
- Horse – A Tribute to Little Ricky’s
- Shamrock – A little love to our Irish bars, Sullivans and Cunninghams
- Bird – A nod to Early Bird and our friends at Nite Owl
- Lion: Some love to our neighbor Red Lion
- Cocktails: A tribute to all the amazing bars and lounges in the district
- The “Welcome to West Omaha Circa 1915” sign
- Brewing Equipment – Representing our friends at Scriptown
- String Lights – Nod to Blackstone Alley
- Satellite – A Tribute to WOWT
- Street Car – To pay homage to the original Blackstone streetcar and highlight it’s return
