Baltimore Markets – Kilduff’s look at old markets found around the City of Baltimore, Maryland.

We have tried to include all of the Baltimore’s Municipal Markets, and have added a few of the private ones as well, such as Waverly Market from the 1920’s and North Avenue Market.

Belair Market

The Belair Market dates back to 1818 , in a area where vendors would sell produce and goods off of the street. In 1846, the City worked to organize the Market and Belair Market was started.

Above ,Belair Market back in the 1950’s
The Belair Market was torn down a few years back.

Broadway Market
Also Known as the Fell’s Point Market

Canton Market
Established back in 1859, burned down and rebuilt in 1876. Nothing I found showed Canton Market to be very popular, located on O’Donnell Street , between Potomac and Patuxent Streets. Monday and Thursday were Market Days at the Canton Market , and by 1940, it was being described as ” mere shed” and by 1944, it was completely closed down and converted into a recreation Center for the City.

Centre Market
Also known as Marsh Market
More of a wholesalers market

Cross Street Market
Established in 1845

Hanover Market
Baltimore’s oldest market

Hollins Market
Established in 1838 – opened in 1850
Market days – Wednesday Mornings and Saturdays

Hollins Market was a very popular market in Southwestern Baltimore City. In 1936, during the Hollins Market Centennial Parade, the parade route went from the Market to City Hall. The line took just about an hour to run the route, of which was watched by about 100,000 spectators.
in 1933, there was a shootout with Baltimore City Police and a man who had just shot a saloon keeper. As the subject attempted to get away, he was approached by the Officer, which resulted in the shootout. No one was killed but a little girl with her mom at the Market had her shoe struck by a bullet.
In 1940, Baltimore Police were handing out court summons to vendors blocking the nearby streets, leaving the temporary stalls up when the market had closed.
Baltimore City Police Officer Howard Kermeyer worked the Southwestern District foot post for Hollins Market for 32 years. He was often helped by a stall vendor , Cocetta Serio, also known as ” Mom” who was known to keep the peace at the market if things got a bit heated.