The detroit news brings you stories of the colorful history of detroit and michigan, in words and photos. Eastern market detroit is the destination in the heart of the city with fresh food, restaurants, businesses, art and culture and over 150 years of rich history. In this third edition of detroits eastern market, authors lois johnson and margaret thomas recount the history of the market with additional stories and personal accounts of families who have worked. Detroits eastern market is still going after 124 years. Culture development doing good eastern market east riverfront education events. Eastern market has been a true detroit gem for a long time and it just keeps getting better. In 1891, sales sheds were built to accommodate the market and it was moved to its current location and renamed. A community letterpress printshop in detroits eastern market. Eastern market draws history geeks and foodies alike. Searching for evidence of detroits forgotten western market. Established in 1891, detroits eastern market is the largest historic market. History finds an audience at detroit festival of books in. The district was designated a michigan state historic site in 1974 and listed on the national register of historic places in 1978.
Detroits eastern market is still going after 124 years detroits eastern market has seen its fair share of ups and downs in 124 years. The eastern market historic district is located approximately one mile northeast of downtown detroit. Books lovers from across the area will converge on detroits eastern market this weekend for the 2nd annual detroit festival of books. Detroit festival of books happening this weekend at. See photos and 3 tips from 268 visitors to eastern market antiques. As eastern market recovers from flower days 150,000200,000 attendees, its hard to understate the importance of the detroits one major marketplace. Truly something for everyone located behind shed 2 at. Take a look at these frequently asked questions before your visit. Every saturday as many as 45,000 visitors come together in search of fresh food and fun at detroits famous eastern market it all starts at the crack of. Eastern market historic district detroit historical society. History and historic stories of detroit and michigan.
Originally located in cadillac square, eastern market first. Grant home moving from fairgrounds to eastern market. Recordcomicbook shop in the heart of eastern market, and online stores. America, and enjoy some uplifting detroit history, too. Eastern market is a historic commercial district in detroit, michigan. Eastern market antiques antique shop in eastern market.
Dont forget to bring your bartering skills from the outdoor market across the. Detroits eastern market looks to keep identity as developments sprout up. Detroits historic eastern market images of america. Established in 1891, detroits eastern market is the largest historic market district in the united states. Looking for a place where you can get quality local produce and handmade crafts. Here the best books on the legendary american city. It is a great place to go wander around looking for one of a kindlocal food and items and then end your trip with a meal and a drink at one of the many local restaurants etc. Eastern market partnership 2934 russell st, detroit, michigan 48207 rated 4. It is located approximately one mile northeast of the citys downtown and is bordered on the south by gratiot avenue, the north by mack avenue, the east by st.
Detroits eastern market wayne state university press. Greatest selection of antique and vintage items in detroit. Since 1887, detroit s eastern market, the largest openair market of its kind in the united states, has been home to an amazing community of farmers, merchants, and food lovers. But its remained a tentpole to the citysomething thats. Detroits historic eastern market by randall fogelman and lisa. Specialty shops, bakeries, spice companies, meat and poultry markets, restaurants, jazz cafes, oldtime saloons, produce firms, gourmet shops, and coldstorage warehouses cover eastern market s three square miles. Open since 1891, this 43acre district six blocks of which are devoted to the public market is the largest historic public market district. Originally located in cadillac square, eastern market first was devoted to hay and wood sales. Whitmer extends and expands stayathome order through. Steve okeefe holding a copy of his book set the page on fire, which aims to help authors achieve success, at the detroit festival of books at the eastern market in detroit, michigan, on sunday, july 21, 2019. This cultural and commercial landmark remains a bustling, vital place today on several levels. Before heading down to detroits eastern market, there are a few things to know. Officials are working on a plan to keep the core of eastern market intact and maintain the areas identity.