Pershing Center, arena in Lincoln, Nebraska USA
The Pershing Center was a large multi-purpose hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, with seating for more than four thousand people and a stage designed for performances and events. The building featured functional design with a notable exterior ceramic tile mural depicting athletes, performers, and circus acts in vibrant colors.
The Pershing Center was built in 1955 and opened on March 10, 1957, named after General John J. Pershing as a replacement for an older hall destroyed by fire in 1928. The building served the community for decades until its demolition in 2023 to make way for new housing and a library.
The Pershing Center served as a gathering place where community members came together for concerts, sports events, and local performances. Over decades, it became a familiar meeting point where families and neighbors shared entertainment and celebrated important moments in their lives.
The venue was easily accessible with parking available, and featured concession stands and restrooms conveniently located inside for visitors. The seating areas were straightforward to navigate, offering good views of the stage from most positions.
The building was known for its monumental exterior ceramic tile mosaic containing hundreds of thousands of handcrafted tiles, which was the largest of its kind in the US when created. After demolition, this artwork was carefully dismantled and relocated to Wyuka Cemetery where it is being preserved for future viewing.
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