OMAHA — A historic 11-story structure in South Omaha — a landmark that was once the epicenter of the world’s largest livestock and meatpacking market — turns a century old this month.
On Thursday, the Livestock Exchange Building’s current anchor tenant, OneWorld Community Health Centers, celebrates the milestone with an open house and display of historical materials.
Public tours will be offered of the structure at 4920 S. 30th St., which also houses affordable apartments and a top floor ballroom that harkens to a heyday of hosting lavish corporate and industry festivities for farmers, executives and community members.
The event from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. also marks the culmination of OneWorld’s clothing drive for its baby boutique, which serves new and expectant parents. “Look Back, Give Back” is the anniversary theme…