Farmer's Southern Market facts for kids
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Farmer's Southern Market
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Southern Market, April 2010
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | 106 S. Queen St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | 1888 |
| Architect | Burger, J. Adam; Urban, C. Emlen |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003090 |
| Added to NRHP | November 10, 1986 |
The Farmer's Southern Market is a historic building in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It used to be a busy place where people bought fresh food from local farmers. Today, it serves new purposes for the city.
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Discover the Southern Market
This special building was designed by a well-known architect named C. Emlen Urban. It was built in 1888. The market is a great example of the Queen Anne style. This style often includes decorative brickwork and towers.
What Does It Look Like?
The Southern Market is made of brick. It has a three-story "headhouse" at the front. Behind it is a two-story "markethouse." The whole building is about 90 feet wide and 250 feet deep. You can see cool designs made from ornamental terra cotta and brick.
Its History and New Life
For many years, the Southern Market was a lively place for buying and selling goods. However, the city closed the market in the late 1980s. Since then, the building has found new uses. It now houses Lancaster's Visitors Bureau. This is where tourists can find information about the city. It also has offices and the City Council Chambers. This is where local government meetings happen.
A Recognized Landmark
Because of its history and unique architecture, the Farmer's Southern Market is very important. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's a recognized historic site that should be preserved.
