Nomar International Market
Introduction
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English/Spanish. The Nomar International Market is the glue that holds Wichita together. The beautiful Mexican style architecture alone is a reason to visit Wichita. Indeed, the City of Wichita launched a revitalization project in 2005 that included branding professionals, architects, urban planners, historic preservationists and engineers. NoMar is the abbreviation for the North Market area–No-Mar. Prior to NoMar, the 1928 Spanish revival of the NoMar Theater served as the area’s major landmark. NoMar International Market offers goods, food, music, festivals, farmers markets and community events. A major entry gateway boldly frames the NoMar name and icon while the area architecture, streetscapes, landscapes, and color palette create a cohesive district known for its strong sense of place, walkable neighborhoods, and cultural experiences.
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NoMar International Market
NoMar International Market
NoMar International Market Entrance
Our Lady of Guadalupe mural in NoMar International Market
Across the street from the NoMar International Market there is a mural spearheaded by Armando Minjarez and other volunteers. the mural depicts issues the community is concerned with especially police abuse and topics such as Santa Fe railroads.
Backstory and Context
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Spanish Translation/Traducción en Español
El Mercado Internacional de Nomar es lo que une a la ciudad de Wichita. La bella arquitectura mexicana es razón suficiente para visitar a Wichita. En efecto, la ciudad de Wichita lanzó un proyecto de revitalización en el 2005 lo cual incluyó el poscicionamiento de profesionales, arquitectos, planificadores urbanos, preservacionistas históricos e ingenieros. NoMar es la abreviación del Área Norte del Mercado (o en inglés North Market Area-No MAr). Antes de NoMar, la revitalización española del 1928 del Teatro NoMar servía como el punto de referencia del área. El Mercado Internacional de NoMar ofrece bienes, comida, música, festivales, mercados de agricultores y eventos comunitarios. Una gran entrada marca el nombre NoMar como icono mientras la arquitectura del área, las calles, los paisajes y el color crean un distrito conocido por su fuerte sentido de lugar, vecindarios caminables y experiencias culturales.
Cite This Entry
William Garcia on behalf of Humanities Kansas and Humanities Kansas. "Nomar International Market ." Clio: Your Guide to History. October 2, 2018. Accessed July 27, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/63780