Vegetable Building at Detroit's Central Market, circa 1885

Summary

Open-air public markets consolidated sales of perishable fruits and vegetables for easy access by urban consumers. This vegetable shed at Detroit's Central Market, constructed in 1860 with 48 cast-iron columns and ornate timber framing, provided shelter to dozens of market gardeners, florists, and other vendors. It was located on Michigan Grand Avenue between Bates and Randolph Streets. City officials closed the market and dismantled it in 1894.

Open-air public markets consolidated sales of perishable fruits and vegetables for easy access by urban consumers. This vegetable shed at Detroit's Central Market, constructed in 1860 with 48 cast-iron columns and ornate timber framing, provided shelter to dozens of market gardeners, florists, and other vendors. It was located on Michigan Grand Avenue between Bates and Randolph Streets. City officials closed the market and dismantled it in 1894.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1885

Subject Date

circa 1885

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

39.370.35

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 10 in