The Grand Manse Wine Cellar

The Grand Manse is proud to announce our most recent project, our very own wine cellar!  We are currently in the process of constructing this great space.  We have a wonderful vision for the wine cellar and the plan is to incorporate a variety of original pieces from the historic building.  The wine cellar will include original doorframes that are more than 100 years old, original brick walls, and a unique mahogany-top table from the 1800’s with intricate carvings.

The wine cellar will not only house the wine collection of the Grand Manse, but will also be available for others to store their own personal collections. The cellar will be temperature controlled so the wine will be kept at the optimal temperature.  The cellar will be located below the new restaurant that is being constructed in the southeast corner of the building and will be available to rent out for private parties.

Once completed, this wine cellar will be a truly unique space in Lincoln.  With the ability to hold thousands of bottles of wine, it will also be one of the largest temperature-controlled wine cellars in Nebraska.  If you would like to tour the space, contact Monte at 402-202-1776.

Painted History

Art has a powerful way of capturing history.  Throughout the years art has enabled us to experience different cultures, different time periods and the lives of other people.  Art can take us back in time or propel us through to the future.  There are no limits or restrictions when it comes to what someone can create or re-create.  Not only does it provide a way for us to see images from the past, but it also has the ability to tell a story.

The Capitol Hall at the Grand Manse has beautifully painted murals that do just that.  It shows images from the past going from sunrise to sunset.  It tells a story of what life may have been like during this time, what the people wore, what they were doing, how they felt.  Come take a look at the beautiful mural displayed in this historic building and see what story it has for you.

Footsteps from the Past

One of my favorite features of the Grand Manse is the marble stairway in the Northeast Lobby. This grand stairway wraps itself around the original cast iron enclosure for the elevator.  (The elevator itself has been updated since 1904 – just in case you’re wondering.)

I love the worn footfalls in these marble stairs.  Thousands of feet have carried people up these stairs during the past century. When I place my feet where others have walked, I think about a young man coming to file a land deed for a few acres of Nebraska prairie. I imagine a young couple almost dancing down the stairway after being married in the third floor courtroom.  I think about the Native Americans proudly walking up the stairway during the combined Wounded Knee trials in the 1970s.

I am walking through history and it reminds me that this building has a story to tell.  Walk these stairs and let them tell you their secrets.

 

If You Lived in the Grand Manse

If you lived in the Grand Manse, you could walk to Jazz in June tonight. Just sayin…

Wine Cellar on The Way

Work continues on transforming the former boiler room into an exclusive wine cellar. The Wine Cellar at the Grand Manse will offer private wine storage and a unique venue for private tastings and dinners. The drawings below are just sneak peak of what’s coming.

New Faux Windows

Can you tell where the real window is and where it has been painted?  We’ve recently added these new faux windows to unit 411 at the Grand Manse.  Check out the photos below to see for yourself!

New Look for the Capitol Hall

What was formally known as the Capitol Suite has now become the Capitol Hall here at the Manse.  We’ve recently added a new art mural above the doorway to the Hall.  Come check out the great artwork and see the space which is available for private parties and events.

Photo Evidence

There was a murder at the manse on Halloween eve.  Sixty sleuths in their finest flapper and Sherlock threads spent the evening solving the mystery (and maybe eating and drinking just a bit).  We have the photos to prove it. Enjoy this first set of Murder Mystery photos and watch for more to be posted in the next few days. (Hey, it would be too convenient if we posted them all at once.)

Update November 5th All Murder Mystery pictures have been posted. Enjoy!  If you’d like to order prints of these pictures, email event photographer Kyle Bruggeman at kyle.bruggeman@huskers.unl.edu

Jasmine Room Remodel

The Jasmine Room has been open almost a year. Check out some pictures from the remodeling of the former mail sorting room.

Rooftop Garden

hot tub lifted on to roof for rooftop garden