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Essex Street Market

Essex Street Market

New York, NY

Stores
120 Essex St, New York 10002, NY
“Essex Street Market began in 1940 as part an effort by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia to find a new place for street merchants to do business.
In the early years, Essex Street Market’s identity was shaped by the Lower East Side’s Jewish and Italian immigrants, who served as both the merchants and the customers. Local residents got personalized service as they gathered to browse a diverse collection of goods and sundries including flowers, meats, clothing and fresh produce.
When a new Puerto Rican population shifted the neighborhood demographics in the 1950s, the Market began to grow quickly. These new shoppers brought with them different needs and desires, and the Market evolved to offer a different variety of products.
In the 1970s, the Market began to fall out of favor as many customers turned to more convenient supermarkets and other street-front stores.
Essex Street Market came to be managed in 1992 by a private developer who saw a new vision for the Market.
In recent years, many new residents have again moved to the Lower East Side, causing another shift in the character of the neighborhood.
As a result, the Market now offers a range of culinary products that include gourmet cheeses, premium cuts of meat, fresh fish and a host of other products for every palette.”
120 Essex St, New York 10002, NY
“Essex Street Market began in 1940 as part an effort by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia to find a new place for street merchants to do business.
In the early years, Essex Street Market’s identity was shaped by the Lower East Side’s Jewish and Italian immigrants, who served as both the merchants and the customers. Local residents got personalized service as they gathered to browse a diverse collection of goods and sundries including flowers, meats, clothing and fresh produce.
When a new Puerto Rican population shifted the neighborhood demographics in the 1950s, the Market began to grow quickly. These new shoppers brought with them different needs and desires, and the Market evolved to offer a different variety of products.
In the 1970s, the Market began to fall out of favor as many customers turned to more convenient supermarkets and other street-front stores.
Essex Street Market came to be managed in 1992 by a private developer who saw a new vision for the Market.
In recent years, many new residents have again moved to the Lower East Side, causing another shift in the character of the neighborhood.
As a result, the Market now offers a range of culinary products that include gourmet cheeses, premium cuts of meat, fresh fish and a host of other products for every palette.”

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