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| Click image for a slideshow of yesteryear's market. |
The same exciting panorama of livestock, produce, crafts and dry goods that overwhelms a visitor today also greeted the first market goers in 1827 when the village of Rochester only had about 5,000 residents and the market was built partially over the river at the west end of the Main Street bridge. Later this unique resource was replaced by Centre Market, Rochester's first major civic undertaking, built on the river's east side between the Andrews Street bridge and the site of the present Sister Cities pedestrian bridge. Since 1905, the Market has been at its current site, 280 N. Union St.
For a complete history of the Market, check out "The Hands That Feed Us: 100 Years at the Rochester Public Market". This beautiful book is on sale at the Friends of the Market kiosk near the Union Street entrance, or at the Market office. Also, consider taking a Market Tour to learn more about the Market's fascinating history!
Photo courtesy Albert R. Stone Negative Collection of the Rochester Museum and Science Center