Architecture on Tap: Blackstone

Joslyn Castle & Gardens presents Architecture on Tap, a celebration of the historic communities and people that make Omaha unique.

Architecture on Tap is a happy hour history hang-out happening Thursdays in July! Grab a beer from Infusion Brewing Company in the historic Joslyn Castle Carriage House and then settle in for a low-key lecture presented by a local expert.

The history of the vibrant Blackstone District starts in the mid-1880s when beautiful stone and brick residences were designed by famous architects of the day. These homes were constructed during a westward expansion from South Omaha to the hills of what was then West Omaha.

We are excited to welcome our friend Wayne Stuberg as our expert speaker. Dr. Stuberg is a retired from the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He continues to be involved at MMI as an emeritus professor. He is currently serving as a Board member at Joslyn Castle & Gardens and has a great passion for Omaha history and architecture. He and his wife just moved out of the Blackstone neighborhood a year ago after purchasing the Storz Mansion in 2007 and restoring the historic home.

Architecture on Tap is presented in partnership with Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, Hanscom Park Studio, and Infusion Brewing Company.

Doors open to the public at 5:30pm, and presentations start at 6pm.

Space is limited! Registration is $10 and this is a 21+ event!