Renovated Eastern Market in D.C. Will Reopen June 26
A little over two years ago, Eastern Market, the oldest continually operating market in Washington, D.C., burned down. The community quickly came together, fundraising and putting up a temporary home for vendors across the street. But the historic brick building is finally ready to reopen on Friday, June 26, as mayor Adrian Fenty announced this week.
Vendors will start moving back in June 14, and the kick-off will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 26, followed by a neighborhood celebration on Saturday, June 27. After the $22 million renovation project, the space has spiffed up a bit to include modern heating and air conditioning, UV light-protective windows, new skylights and restrooms.
It will be great to see Mr. Bowers, the cheese man, and the the "blue-bucks" (blueberry and buckwheat pancakes) from Market Lunch back in their original home.
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Hooray! I've been watching and waiting for this for years now... I will be gone during the actual grand opening, but I can't wait to get back into the South Hall when I return!
lg7788a at 2:21PM on 05/16/09