Wilson & Washburn (1407 Harney)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:49 pm

Grow Omaha Radio Show wrote:A new bar called Wilson & Washburn, featuring Craft Beer and Gourmet pub grub will open at 1407 Harney in the old Foundation/Giligan's space. Opening is planned for May of 2013.

Work on the space will start within the next week or so. Website will be up soon.

Here is their Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/WilsonAndWashburn

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:24 pm

Sounds great. I hope it all pans out. Is this a local operation, does anyone know?

Wilson & Washburn · Post by **Wilson & Washburn** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:39 pm

Nice scoop, friends. Give us a bit of a breather and we'll have some more info on the page and site.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:53 pm

justnick · Post by **justnick** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:04 am

oh that dude.

Wilson & Washburn · Post by **Wilson & Washburn** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:41 pm

Completely & totally under construction for the time being, but here it is for now:

http://www.wilsonandwashburn.com

The Facebook page will be the main source for info & updates for the next few months. We'll keep everyone posted!

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:13 am

Please tell me your going to keep the awesome windows you uncovered on the second level.
They are way too cool.

Wilson & Washburn · Post by **Wilson & Washburn** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:06 pm

The windows stay, but the window graphics will be incorporated elsewhere in the building project. The whole facade will be brought back to its historic look.

We'll let the developers spill those beans when the time comes...

SaveOmaha · Post by **SaveOmaha** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:32 pm

Who are the developers?

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:53 am

This is exciting news. I thought the foundation was great when the music wasn't turned up too loud. I loved there beer selection, does anyone know if they will be keeping all those tap handles?

Wilson & Washburn · Post by **Wilson & Washburn** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:31 pm

windsor wrote:I loved there beer selection, does anyone know if they will be keeping all those tap handles?

The selection won't be identical, but expect the number of taps to remain the same. More of a focus on imports, particularly Belgian and German, a reasonable wine list, and some specialty cocktails.

We'll also be remodeling the bar itself, as well as the bathrooms. Expect a LOT more seating upstairs, as well.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:43 pm

Wow, that's fantastic. Sounds like its going to be a great place.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:54 pm

Wilson & Washburn wrote:The selection won't be identical, but expect the number of taps to remain the same.

How many taps did that place have anyways? 20 or so?

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:54 pm

I knew I had a pic somewhere. 25 taps.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:30 am

I remember that pic. It will be nice to have it open again. After another bad night at the tap house last night, it will be cool to have this place as an option.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:25 pm

TIF request in the agenda for this property. Says commercial on the bottom, which we know, and residential above.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:22 am

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130304/M ... y-surprise

Construction workers got a surprise when they pulled down an old false facade from the building at 1407 Harney St. and found an ant, a rat, a bed bug, a moth and a cockroach -- all larger than life.

Pictures of the pests were painted on old windows, from when the building was apparently home to Levenson Chemical Exterminating. Levenson's has since moved, but the signs remain behind.

I also got a kick out of the last paragraph.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:31 pm

Photo Update

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thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:56 pm

Ive always liked seeing buildings that get rehabbed and reveal the history underneath. makes me wonder what it all says underneath

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:46 pm

Friend of mine made it sound like the first and second floor will be commercial space.

OmahaChef · Post by **OmahaChef** » Wed May 15, 2013 5:17 pm

The adjoining 1405 Harney building has also been gutted. Anyone know if this is part of the 1407 project, or is this a separate development effort?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed May 15, 2013 5:35 pm

Both are owned by 1405 HARNEY LLC

Post by **Brad** » Wed May 15, 2013 9:01 pm

Its all together.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Thu May 16, 2013 10:01 am

Rumor has it 2nd Chance Antiques has signed a lease for the 1403 space, and the 2nd floor of the building will now be separate office space.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:35 pm

Looks like a good place to open a bar:

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guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:39 am

Can't wait to see this building freshened up.. hopefully they can find something cool to put in here.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:55 am

guitarguy wrote:hopefully they can find something cool to put in here.

Besides Wilson & Washburn, and also Second Chance Antiques?

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:58 am

Haha nevermind but I stand by a freshening up/ Cool lit up sign at least :thumb:

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 3:50 pm

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:54 am

Sign is up on the window.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:22 pm

I'm liking those wood floors. And I'm told this place is named after a couple Victorian-era hookers?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 4:55 pm

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:22 pm

Looks great! Any pics from the outside?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:25 pm

guitarguy wrote:Looks great! Any pics from the outside?

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:25 pm

This place turned out amazing.. It's pretty awesome seeing Omaha opening these high end bars using existing historic buildings for that extra classy feel. Definitely excited to try out these places when I move back at the end of the month.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:01 pm

I went Friday night to the soft opening. It was great.

Never had a Scotch Egg before, but there will be many many more in my future!

Place turned out fantastic!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 6:20 pm

Is that Brad at the table (Left Center of Picture) next to the front door?

S33 · Post by **S33** » Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:41 pm

Looks like one of "the bob's" from Office Space.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:02 am

Coyote wrote:Is that Brad at the table (Left Center of Picture) next to the front door?

Lol, yes, that's us.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:22 pm