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South Loop Market

 
 
South Loop Market Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 11, 2025
1. South Loop Market Marker
Inscription. South Loop Market was established in 2009 by two brothers who were local residents since 2007. Their concept was born after they grew frustrated with having to deal with large crowds and long lines at the nearest big-box grocer only to purchase a handful of items. Convinced that many of their neighbors shared the same frustration, they decided a local market was simply a necessity. Thanks to the tremendous support from the South Loop residents, the company expanded. Today there are four locations throughout the South Loop, as well as other neighborhoods. Each location providing its local community the opportunity to purchase quality, essential, and specialty items in a convenient and welcoming environment.

Thank you for your ongoing support!
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
 
Location. 41° 51.185′ N, 87° 37.42′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in South Loop. It is at the intersection of South Michigan Avenue and Cermak Road, on the right when traveling north on South Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2135 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: South Michigan Avenue Motor Row (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Chess Records Recording Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Chess Records Office and Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); White Castle #16 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Michigan Ave. Motor Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1936 South Michigan: Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
 
Also see . . .  South Loop Market official site. (Submitted on October 15, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
 
South Loop Market image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 11, 2025
2. South Loop Market
The marker is to the left of the corner of the building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
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