Lexington Market-Baltimore's Gem
By Joan Goldman, Baltimore's Outside The Box Realtor
(Cummings & Co. Realtors)
Lexington Market-Baltimore's Gem Everyone knows about Lexington Market in Baltimore. In fact, there are five other markets in town as well: Broadway Market, Cross Street Market, Hollins Market, Northeast Market, and Avenue Market (Lafayette Market). Recently I was lucky enough to take a special tour of Lexington Market with extensive history given by Casper Genco, Jr who is the personable and knowledgable Executive Director of Lexington Market. Goes like this: Lexington Market opened in 1782 as an open air market. In 1803 a roof was put on the structure to help moderate the weather. By 1925 there were 1000 stalls. Currently there are around 140 vendors. From fresh fruits and vegetables, to butchers, to bakers (no candlestick makers), not only can you get yummy food, but Lex...
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