Detroit Central Market, Built 1860
Add to SetSummary
The Detroit Central Market's vegetable shed sheltered vendors and customers from 1861 to 1894. The structure was then removed to Belle Isle and was slated for demolition in 2003 when The Henry Ford acquired it. The reconstructed building--which opened in Greenfield Village in 2022--includes several original cast-iron columns and ornamental woodwork, siding, and other details that convey the Swiss-Chalet aesthetic of the original design.
The Detroit Central Market's vegetable shed sheltered vendors and customers from 1861 to 1894. The structure was then removed to Belle Isle and was slated for demolition in 2003 when The Henry Ford acquired it. The reconstructed building--which opened in Greenfield Village in 2022--includes several original cast-iron columns and ornamental woodwork, siding, and other details that convey the Swiss-Chalet aesthetic of the original design.
Artifact
Building (Structure)
Date Made
1860
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Detroit
United States, Michigan, Detroit, Belle Isle (park)
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Markets (Structures or spaces)
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Main Street District
Object ID
2003.77.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Cast Iron
Dimensions
Width: 245 in
Length: 70 in
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
