There are stories of an Omaha speakeasy that used to be a popular spot during Prohibition out in Hanscom Park. The building has sat frozen in time for decades, but soon the lights will come back on. Owners are hoping to bring back the speakeasy culture and inspire a new nightlife in an old neighborhood.

"I think people are really looking forward to having a new addition to the neighborhood,” said founder Lindsey Clements.

The husband and wife duo scoped out plenty of sites for their new brewery. You could say perhaps some kindred spirits drew them here.

"Finding a space that has that sort of history, it feels right for us,” she said.

They're talking about the legends of a speakeasy in the basement; a place for locals to sneak a drink or two back in the day. So now the spirits will return.

"This will probably be more like keg storage,” said Lindsey.

Upstairs, in more recent history the street front shop was Clanton's Grocery.

"This used to be the soda fountain,” Lindsey explained. Many locals have memories of the way things used to look. This couple is imagining its future.

"This space is going to be the primary taproom,” she said.

The original ceilings bring you back to yesteryears, but the couple admits the building needs some love and they have plenty to give it.

The founders of Vis Major Brewing are letting God guide them through making their dreams reality.

It's right in their choice of a Latin name.

"Vis Major actually translates to act of God," Lindsey said.

So they're hoping this act of God will create something new for the people of Hanscom Park.

"I see this strip right here, there's a couple of really old beautiful buildings that I think could be turned into some really beautiful businesses,” said Tom.

"Hopefully this will be the match that strikes some revitalization in this area altogether,” Lindsey said.

Or at the very least, give some locals a chance to relive the past in a place that's warm and welcoming to all.

"I think it's a beautiful thing and we're excited to transform it and hopefully we'll create many memories for new generations as well,” Lindsey told WOWT 6 News.

Vis Major Brewing Isn't serving up beer just yet, but they do have events coming up where you can literally get a taste of what they're working on. Information on those events are on their website: