Brick-paved streets from the turn of the 20th century run through the Old Market, the Downtown Omaha neighborhood between South 10th Street and 13th Street, Farnam Street to the north and Jackson Street to the south. This is a place of restaurants, art galleries and upscale shopping, where the feel of an older city is preserved: brick-paved streets dating from the turn of the 20th century, horse-drawn carriages and covered sidewalks in some areas. You’ll likely see a variety of street performers, artists and other vendors adding color and sound to the blocks.
The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits beside the former site of the Jobbers Canyon Historic District as well as the Omaha Rail and Commerce Historic District and the Warehouses in Omaha MPS. Take the walking tour offered by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce to learn about the many specific historic buildings here. The Old Market was developed in the late 1800s as a center for wholesale and other jobs, and many manufacturing and printing companies located here.
By the 1960s the Old Market began experiencing changes in its fortunes. Notice the street performers and vendors adding color to these brick-paved blocks and covered sidewalks.