CELEBRATING 50 years of the old market

The Old Market Association (OMA) is celebrating 50 years of history in their District. Plans for special events and promotions, highlighting the District’s history, were set to be held in 2020, but COVID changed those plans.

The late Mark Mercer and his father, Dr. Samuel Mercer, are credited for the development of The Old Market. The French Cafe, now Le Bouillon, opened in 1969 and led to the opening of other longtime, much-loved Old Market businesses such as Homer’s Music, M’s Pub, Mr. Toad’s, Overland Sheepskin Co., Spaghetti Works and Nouvelle Eve.

OMA is proud to commemorate their unique area of the city. “We encourage individuals to step back into history and check out the ever-changing, yet consistent, Old Market District. Our one-of-a kind neighborhood takes you back into the history of Omaha,” said Chip Allen, The Old Market Association President. “Come see why we have remained a staple in Omaha for over 50 years.”

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Cover Photography: The Old Market in 1900. Howard Street looking west from 10th Street. Courtesy from The Durham’s KMTV/Bostwick-Frohardt Collection.

Table of Contents

06...CELEBRATING 50 years of the old market 10...INFORMATION

General Information Parking Transportation

Air Travel Airport Shuttles Bicycle Services Bus/Charter Car Rental Companies City Tours Limos Scooter Rentals Taxis Trains

12...HISTORY

The Historic Old Market Historic Tour Sponsored Profiles Then/Now

18...CALENDAR 20...ATTRACTIONS 24...OLD MARKET MAP 30...THINGS TO DO

Arts & Entertainment

Art Galleries Experiences Museum Attractions Theater & Performing Arts

32...FOOD & DRINK

Food & Beverage

Bar & Grill Coffee & Tea Dining Grocery Sweet Shops

Nightlife

36...SERVICES

Banking Business Services

Event Venues

Health & Beauty

Salons & Spas Tattoo Parlors Wellness

Praise & Worship

38...SHOPPING

Antiques Books Clothing & Accessories Gift & Specialties Home Décor Jewelry Music Smoke Shops

42...WHERE TO STAY

Lodging Real Estate Agents Residential Services Rental/Condos

44...NEARBY Map &

Business Listings 48...NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The Blackstone District The Capitol District Midtown Crossing North Downtown