OMAHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
"INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND PROJECTS"
OEDC
The Fair Deal Café, once known as the “Black City Hall” of Omaha served as a haven for the North Omaha community during the 1950s and 1960s. It was a popular place for gatherings of such politicians and businessmen as Ernie Chambers, Brenda Council, Ben Gray, and Gene Haynes. And, according to past patrons, it also served the best soul food in town!
THE FAIR DEAL CAFE 2118 North 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68110
On October 22, 2011, a group of Wells Fargo Volunteers rolled up their sleeves, donned surgical masks and gloves, and began the process of removing debris and trash from the Fair Deal Cafe.
Omaha Economic Development Corporation and The Union for Contemporary Arts are working collaboratively on an adaptive reuse project for the Fair Deal.
Current plans include the possibility of using the Fair Deal as an exhibition and lecture space for The Union. It may also be outfitted with a library of art-based texts. Key elements of the structure will be preserved so that the building feels familiar to the surrounding community. This includes the tin ceiling, art deco fans and lunch counter.
If you would like to get regular updates on our progress on the Fair Deal, please sign our Guest Book.
