Growing up in Boston, we were familiar with the famous Haymarket Square marketplace (one of the oldest market venues in New England) with its many produce vendors. So, during our travels, we find it fun to explore similar venues around the globe. For nearly 150 years, Adelaide’s “Central Market” has been the principal food hub for the city - but not the first one. The original fruit and vegetable wholesale venue was the “East End Markets” located along Rundle Street and North Terrace. By 1869, the East End Market has grown so much that the overflow moved to Grote Street (near Victoria Square) and was known as “City Market.” With eighty food carts, this overflow (which soon became known as “Central Markets”) was only open on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This quickly grew to over 250 shops, staying open Monday through Friday, and eventually replacing the East End Market. Electricity was introduced to the market in 1902, replacing the old gas lights. Today, this three acre site is one of the largest fresh produce markets in Australia and one of the top tourist attractions in Adelaide.
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