Bromo Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A walk through the history of Lexington Market

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A walk through the history of Lexington Market. . , Lexington Market is a place nearly as old as America itself, and its history of local food, community-rooted small business, and a space for all is the legacy we are proud to continue on today. Taking a walk through Lexington Market's history is a look into a microcosm of Baltimore's past and present, complete with complicated origin stories, myths, unforgettable characters, and triumphant survival. It's a fact of Baltimore life, a trip to Lexington Market is an essential part of any Baltimoreans' story., While its merchants have always been the heart and soul of the Market, Lexington has also always been a place for art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and a whole lot of history. We like to say that this Market is more than just a building, because we've had too many of those to count; it's the weight and power of the collective history of this place, its customers, merchants, and all of Baltimore itself. Welcome to our Lexington Market legacy!, Stroll through the Lexington Market Plaza to find markers and remembrances of key moments from the Market's history, from elephants to five alarm fires to the best of Maryland food. Soak up the legacy of this place that holds a special place in so many hearts, and help us tell the story of its next chapter., [Captions:] , An early 1900s market shed and street vendors at Lexington Market., Lexington Market in 1956, home to over 500 vendor stalls at its busiest., The Arcade building, opened in 1982, was a mall-like "structure known for hosting live music and various "performances; the building was demolished to make way for this public plaza., To learn more about Lexington Market's history, visit lexingtonmarket.com/our-story, The Baltimore Public Market System is the oldest public market system in the United States, operating six city-owned markets across Baltimore City. Unique among American cities, this network of neighborhood-based markets provide fresh food access, community gathering places, and hubs for local small businesses. Visit them all and become a Baltimore Markets insider!,

1. Avenue Market , 2. Broadway Market , 3. Cross Street Market , 4. Hollins Market , 5. Lexington Market , 6. Northeast Market

Lexington Market is a place nearly as old as America itself—and its history of local food, community-rooted small business, and a space for all is the legacy we are proud to continue on today. Taking a walk through Lexington Market's history is a look into a microcosm of Baltimore's past and present—complete with complicated origin stories, myths, unforgettable characters, and triumphant survival. It's a fact of Baltimore life, a trip to Lexington Market is an essential part of any Baltimoreans' story.

While its merchants have always been the heart and soul of the Market, Lexington has also always been a place for art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and a whole lot of history. We like to say that this Market is more than just a building—because we've had too many of those to count; it's the weight and power of the collective history of this place, its customers, merchants, and all of Baltimore itself. Welcome to our Lexington Market legacy!

Stroll through the Lexington Market Plaza to find markers and remembrances of key moments from the Market's history—from elephants to five alarm fires to the best of Maryland food. Soak up the legacy of this place that holds a special place in so many hearts, and help us tell the story of its next chapter.

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An early 1900s market shed and street vendors at Lexington Market.

Lexington Market in 1956, home to over 500 vendor stalls at its busiest.

The Arcade building, opened in 1982, was a mall-like "structure known for hosting live music and various "performances; the building was demolished to make way for this public plaza.

To learn more about Lexington Market's history, visit lexingtonmarket.com/our-story

The Baltimore Public Market System is the oldest public market system in the United States, operating six city-owned markets across Baltimore City. Unique among American cities, this network of neighborhood-based markets provide fresh food access, community gathering places, and hubs for local small businesses. Visit them all and become a Baltimore Markets insider!

1. Avenue Market
2. Broadway Market
3. Cross Street Market
4. Hollins Market
5. Lexington Market
6. Northeast Market

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 39° 17.492′ N, 76° 37.285′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. It is on West Lexington Street just west of North Eutaw Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 W Lexington St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A melting pot of local business owners who call the market home (here, next to this marker); More than a building because we're losing count! (here, next to this

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2. A walk through the history of Lexington Market Marker [Back]

marker); The "stage" for all of Baltimore (a few steps from this marker); Straight from the bay… right to the market! (a few steps from this marker); Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep. (a few steps from this marker); Robert & Rosetta (a few steps from this marker); See and be seen at the Market (a few steps from this marker); Muskrat! Bear! Geese! Terrapin! Raccoon! Only at Lexington Market! (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

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5. Lexington Market

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.