Farmer's Southern Market, commercieel gebouw in de Verenigde Staten
Farmer's Southern Market is a commercial building in Lancaster built in 1888 in Queen Anne style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The three-story main structure along South Queen Street features two towers with pyramidal roofs, intricate brickwork, terra cotta ornaments, and a patterned slate roof with decorative iron finials.
The building was planned by the Southern Market Company in 1883 and constructed in just five months, opening officially in August 1888. This rapid completion reflected Lancaster's growth and economic vitality during the late industrial period.
The name Southern Market reflects its role as a gathering place where farmers and townspeople came together. The open interior space served as a community hub for over a century, a place where people bought fresh goods and met neighbors.
The market is easy to navigate thanks to its large open interior with high windows that let in plenty of light. Keep in mind that the building is a historic site, so visitors should be respectful of its original features and ongoing restoration work.
A golden eagle once crowned the top of the building as a symbol of Lancaster's pride until a snowstorm in 1957 damaged it. The removed eagle now sits in a local museum, serving as a reminder of the market's long history.
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