The Pershing Municipal Auditorium was Lincoln's premiere site for all concerts, shows and events for decades, even rivaling neighboring Omaha for Nebraska's entertainment capital. Construction finished in 1956, but most residents of the Star City have fond memories of concerts, expos, sporting events and graduations in the Pershing. In 2021, the long standing building was torn down to make way for affordable housing, but Liz Shea-McCoy is leading the charge in preserving the history of the arena but saving the 140 feet, 8 inches wide and 38 feet, 3 inches tall mural.