Columbia's entertainment district known as "the Vista" was once the railroad center of the city.  An important passenger station was located here, as well as numerous freight yards, and the streets were criss-crossed with railroad tracks.

Now that this important part of Columbia's past is gone, local businesses in the area try to preserve this history by decorating their businesses in early 20th century railroad style.  These full-size murals near the Crocodile Rocks and Banana Joes nightclubs are part of that effort.