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Spokane, WA
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Pike Place Market
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Seattle's Pike Place Market was established on 08/17/1907 as an experiment for farmers, who were being gouged by the middleman, to sell directly to the consumer.
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In November 1907 the Goodwin brothers built the first Market Arcade that housed 70 farmers under cover in stalls rented by the day.
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Farmers and craft vendors still rent stalls by the day to sell farm fresh produce and their hand made crafts. The 'Meet the Producer' concept is alive and well.
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Market Buildings contain hundreds of residential housing units -- many for the low income and disabled as a part of its charter to support the needs of the low income and elderly.
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To provide year round produce, 'high stalls' were built, as opposed to the 'daystall' tables rented by the day. You can find produce, fish, meat, poultry, dairy, etc. all year.
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In the 60's urban development threatened the Market. A voter's initiative passed saving the Market and establishing it as a historical district. Bussinesses must follow strict guidelines.
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We have over 600 shops and vendors for all your needs. Food, arts & crafts, collectibles, restaurants, clothing, flowers, parrots, fish to be shipped wherever, barbers, shoe repair, etc.
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Our street performers are an integral part of the Market. From clowns to magicians, to balloonists to magicians -- they add to the festive ambience of the Market.
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Just about every month showcases some special event in the Market -- the biggest by far being the Market Street Festival the Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend.
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Plan on a tour while you're visiting the Market in Seattle, Washington. Learn the history, hear the ghost stories and see the fascinating parts of the Market that most people miss.
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For more information about this phenomenal Marketplace, contact the Pike Place Market Merchants Association.
Pike Place Market Merchants Association
Email Contact
(206)587-0351
Visit us on the web at:
www.seattlespublicmarket.com/
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