| Property Name: | Broad Street Market |
| Address: | 1233 N. Third Street |
| Owner: | City of Harrisburg |
| Priority Since: | 1996 |
| Status: | Fire in July 2023 substantially damaged the rear brick market and displaced vendors. Progress to restore the historic structure, a significant part of the vitality of mid-town Harrisburg, has been slow but appeared on track prior to the recent collapse of part of a brick exterior wall. Despite attempts to provide interim tented market space, vendors – small businesses all – have suffered. Collaborative leadership continues to be the antidote to the fire’s pressures. As an additional part of this project, improvements to the stone market building should further renew Third Street’s commercial successes. |
America’s oldest continuously-operated farmer’s market, and an anchor of the Midtown Market District, the 150-year-old market boasts a vibrant array of ethic, organic and Pennsylvania Dutch vendors, meeting urban nutrition needs with fresh produce, specialties and prepared foods. The Broad Street Market originally served soldiers stationed at Camp Curtin during the Civil War. The market complex is owned by the City of Harrisburg and managed by the non-profit Broad Street Market Alliance. Although great operational improvements continue to occur, the aging infrastructure is in need of investment through community and government action to enable the historic market to thrive. To volunteer, become a member or donate: https://broadstreetmarket.org