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Built in 1886, the City Market is on a lot of land that was originally set aside, in the 1821 plan for Indianapolis, for an actual downtown market. A local architectural firm designed the current market building, which replaced the original semi-enclosed wood and brick East Market House. The same architectural firm also designed Tomlinson Hall, which was the building to the west of the city market. The buildings were designed to work together with meat sellers in the market and produce sellers in the hall. The archway ruin on the West Plaza is all that remains of Tomlinson Hall, which was torn down in 1958.
The City Market was renovated from 1972-1977 as part of the city of Indianapolis's downtown redevelopment program. The City Market was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Today the market's vendors offer fresh produce, meats, fish, imported coffees and baked goods. Specialty stands include gifts, flowers, candy, alterations, shoe and leather repair. |
