Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Market Square
San Antonio de Bexar
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021
1. Market Square Marker
The area known as Market Square is composed of the Farmer's Market, El Mercado, Centro de Artes del Mercado and three mall areas along Produce Row and Concho Street known as Mariachi Plaza, Madero Plaza and Hidalgo Plaza. This location has been the site of a public market for more than 100 years. Market Square, built on old Haymarket Plaza and Paschal Square, 19th Century farmer's market, was renovated 1976-1978. Historically, public markets have played a vital role in the culture and economy of San Antonio. Market Square retains much of the flavor of early days.
Reverse Side in Spanish
Mercado Plaza
El área conocida como Mercado Plaza es compuesta de El Mercado de Agricultura, El Mercado, Centro de Artes del Mercado y tres areas sobre Las Calles Produce Row y Concho, conocidos como Mariachi Plaza, Madero Plaza e Hidalgo Plaza. Esta localidad ha sido el sitio de un mercado público por más de 100 años. Mercado Plaza, construído en la vieja Plaza Mercandoheno y Paschal Plaza, Siglo 19 mercado agrículo, fue renovado 1976-1978. Histórica mente, mercados públicos han jugado un papel vital en la cultura y economía de San Antonio. Mercado Plaza retiene mucho del sabor de los primeros días.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture
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Location. 29° 25.469′ N, 98° 29.903′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Dolorosa and South Santa Rosa Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Dolorosa. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 Dolorosa, San Antonio TX 78207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Casa Navarro (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); O. Henry House (about 300 feet away); Casa José Antonio Navarro (about 600 feet away); Emma Tenayuca (about 600 feet away); A Poor Settlement Takes Shape at the Northern Frontier of New Spain (about 600 feet away); Laredito and the Tale of Two San Antonios (about 600 feet away); Dolorosa Street (about 700 feet away); The Healing Arts West of the Creek (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Also see . . . Market Square (San Antonio).
Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Market Square is the largest(Submitted on August 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Mexican market in the United States. The "El Mercado" section has 32 specialty shops and the "Farmer's Market Plaza" section has 80. "Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia" and "La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar" are the major eateries, but snack and specialty foods are available at other shops. Market Square is the site of Cinco de Mayo in central San Antonio and many other fiestas throughout the year. Source: WikipediaPhotographed By James Hulse, August 9, 20212. Reverse side in Spanish - Market Square Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021
3. The view of the Market Square Marker from the sidewalk
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021
4. The view of the Market Square Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
