07/25/2025
The Our Market Tour was highlighted by Billy Penn this week in their article, “Our Market Tours shows off an artistic and authentic embrace of Ninth Street.” (Link to article in bio).
Julia Binswanger writes, “Our Market Tours, now in its second year, is back in full swing – educating tourists and locals about the tradition of the Italian Market… Or, well, the “Italianish” Market.
The guided tours are part of the bigger “Our Market” project, which began in 2019 celebrating the rich and mixed immigrant history of the street. From the mind of local artist Michelle Angela Ortiz, the project revitalizes spaces on Ninth Street that need upkeep, like awnings or produce stands, but with added artistic flourishes that celebrate the personal legacies behind each business.
Stops on the tour involve large, colorful murals and light boxes with designs that celebrate the history of stores in the market. In explaining the artwork from the Our Market project, the tour guides are also telling the stories of individuals and celebrating the legacy of Ninth Street.”
Come joins us on the Our Market Tour to explore the area you may know as the “Italian Market” and leave with a greater appreciation and understanding of what 9th Street has offer. ✨
