Wallabout Market, Historical wholesale market in Brooklyn, United States
Wallabout Market was a large wholesale market in Brooklyn featuring brick buildings with Flemish architectural design, located north of Flushing Avenue between Washington Avenue and Ryerson Street. The site included multiple connected structures that provided space for various trading operations.
The market was established in 1884 after vendors relocated from Fulton Street and grew to become the second largest food distribution center in the United States. This rapid expansion made it a central transfer point for the region.
The name comes from Walloon settlers from Belgium who established themselves in the bay area starting in 1624. This connection to early European settlement shaped the area's identity for centuries.
The market operated primarily between midnight and dawn when farmers delivered fresh produce. Visitors needed to adjust to early morning hours if they wanted to observe the trading activity.
Multiple railroad companies including Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central connected at Wallabout Union Freight Station to distribute goods throughout the region. These rail connections were crucial to the market's economic importance.
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