This building, probably built around 1880, is thought to be the oldest commercial building on the square. It features a late-19th century storefront with an upper facade of ornate pressed metal and fieldstone sidewalls.
Built by John M. Comparet, it housed the family’s general merchandise business for several generations and was most likely the premiere place to shop in Blanco for many years. Around the turn of the century the post office was also housed here and John Comparet was the postmaster.
In 1931, the new owners opened a restaurant whose menu still remains on the south wall. Hamburgers were 10 cents! Notice also the Salina beer ad.
Uptown Blanco Restaurant was the first Uptown Blanco Arts and Entertainment Business to open on Main Street. When you drop on by please take a moment to fill out a comment card or just ask to meet Robert Webber.
Due to improvements being made on 4th St, we must ask that our patrons enter the restaurant through the main gate of the Courtyard on 4th and Elm. Signs will mark the way. Parking will be available in the parking lot on Elm street. We regret this temporary inconvenience. We thank you for your patience.
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