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| The Fish Market In 1787, three markets were built by Baltimore, the largest being the Marsh market ( AKA - Centre Market ) . The other two were the Hanover Market in downtown and the Fell's Point Market. The old market had the knickname of the " Old Marsh Market" for many years, and was one of several markets in a complex in the block also known as the Center Market. Back then, the location was known as Harrison Street, and the market was built on top of a old marsh, on the banks of the Jones Falls, and extended for years towards Pratt Street. Later known as Baltimore's Fish Market, it survived into the early 1980's, when the entire operation was moved to Jessup Maryland. The building was converted into a night club , called the Fish Market and is now a Discovery Zone, an attraction for the kiddies. Updated 11-27-2009 |
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| North Avenue Market
Baltimore's North Avenue Market, when it first opened, would deliver to customers all the way in Anne Arundel County. Stall's were operated by such names as George B. Stevens, E.T. Wright, Bien's, Gerber's, Brose, Hoods, Mitchell ( meats ) , Larry K. Hill, and Kasten ( poultry ) , Lafayette and Martin ( seafoood ) and B.W.Fox ( candy ) . just to name a few. There were even bowling alleys in the market and just up the street, a block to the East , was the Sports Centre for ice skating. The Market, which was a private market and not a City Operated market, closed by the 1960's, and also suffered a fire around that time. The building still stands and has been converted to retail use. Mentioned in one listing I found as "Baltimore's Largest Enclosed Santiary Market". |
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| Belair Market The Belair Market was built in the area of Forest , Hillen and Orleans Street . At that time, the market was 285 feet long, 65 feet wide, and had iron columns holding up the roof. In 1871, a wind storn torn the roof off the building and later large stones were placed to anchor the roof. The old market, which had been rebuilt over the years was torn down several years ago, and the entire Gay Street area is currently undergoing change. |
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| Lexington Market Eutaw and Lexington Streets Lexington Market has been around for years, starting operations in 1782, named for the Battle of Lexington. When the market opened, it was more of a outdoor market, but by the early 1800's, sheds were built, and later a market building was built. The Lexington Market suffered several fires, and the original building finally burned down in the 1950's. It was replaced with the market building that stands to this day, seen in the last three pictures. Much as been written about the Lexington Market, from the stories of open market shopping, with pens of chickens and produce everywhere, where one writer mentions the lucky turkey walllking about the market just after Thanksgiving in the 1880's, looking as if it it didn't have a care in the world. Another writer wrote that the market smelled like a combination of everything being sold that day . By the 1930's, many of the businesses inside the market wanted the smaller outside and sometimes illegal stalls set up outside the market to leave, as they had affected the business inside. There were certain days that the markets around Baltimore were open. The best time to shop was in the early morning, when things were fresh and there was plenty to shop from. While the selection might not have been that good in the later hours, the prices could often be bargained down a bit better, with what was left to buy. The stalls each had a license , which were worth quite a lot, and by the 1950's, some business owner made more money allowing other sellers to use their licensed stalls, sub leasing the stalls at a profit. Vegatables were often sold in " Levies ", a " levie " being 12 1/2 cents. |
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| Richmond Market
Richmond Market was built in 1853 on the site of the old Richmond Market. In 1874, the building was extended north, under the Fifth Regiment Armory . In the late 1870's, the market was located on the first floor of the building , and the Fifth Regiment Armory was located on the second story of the building. The old market has long been closed and has been converted into part of the Maryland General Hospital. ........................................ 
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| Fell's Point Market ( Broadway Market
) Broadway and Eastern Avenue The first market in Fell's Point opened in the area around 1784. By 1864, a brick structure had been built to house the markets. The older market building burned down in the 1950's, but was rebuilt. One the second floor of the market was a public hall and at one time, a Volunteer Fire Company met there. ...................................... 
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| Hollins Market In 1835, the Hollins Market was erected to serve West Baltimore. A second floor was added in 1864. and by 1871 , the market was extended once again. I have heard that in it's day, the Market extended West all the way to Carey Street. My Grandfather grew up on Gilmor Street north of Edmondson Avenue and talked of the walk to the Hollins Market once a week. The Hollins Market is still open. ............................................................. 
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| Waverly Market listed as 32nd and Greenmount ( More like Greenmount and 33rd - Southwest Corner ) The Waverly Market building is currently in use to this day, but no longer as a market. The building is currently occupied by several small stores. Listed in a directory from the 1920's as such : " Baltimore's, as well as the countries newest and most modern , complete, sanitary food center. Free Delivery Service, Free Parking ". There have been signs that planners are looking at the block for some development, but so far nothing has happened and I'm not sure if the old market building would be incorporated into those pending plans or not.The Waverly Market was a private Market, as was the North Avenue Marlet, and were not considered a part of the Baltimore City run Market System. |
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Updated 11-27-2009 |
Can't find your favorite old Baltimore Market here ? Check out the index page for a few more ..... |
| Still working on these : ... Canton Market - Built in 1859 at O'Donnell Street and Potomac Street . In 1876, half the market collapsed after a fire. ....Lafayette Market - Built in 1869, ona lot known as " Sewell's Lot " , at Pennsylvania Avenue, Cook Street and Fremont. Promoted as a New Marketplace for the Northwest Part of the City. In 1871, the roof was lifted off in a windstorm, and in later years the Market suffered from several fires. The Market is still open today . Hanover Market - Completed in 1787. More on this one soon. Cross Street Market - ( Federal Hill Marketplace ) - Built at intersection of Light and Cross, extending west to Charles Street and south to West Street. Th emarket was built in 1873, 260 feet long, 60 feet wide, with iron columns holding up the roof. There were 12 butcher stalls, 4 fish stalls, ans 20 " huckster" stalls. The Cross Street Market replaced the old Federal Hill Marketplace, that had been at Cross and Henrietta STreet , and had been built in 1846. Northeast Market - Monument Street Cattle Market - built in the 1850's. North Side of Pulaski Street at Pratt, Frederick and Payson Streets. Later moved towards Calverton Street . |