Farmers Market (Los Angeles)
- Farmers Market (Los Angeles)
The Farmers Market is a historic Los Angeles landmark and tourist destination which first opened in 1934, now featuring more than 100 shops, restaurants and grocers, just south of the CBS Television City.
The front of Farmers Market displays a sign saying "Meet Me at Third and Fairfax."
History
Located at the corner of 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, California, it is one of the oldest institutions in the city and features a variety of dining and shopping options. It is also adjacent to The Grove outdoor shopping mall; an electric-powered trolley runs between the two sites.
The market started when a dozen nearby farmers would park their trucks on a field to sell their fresh produce to local residents.
In 1870, when they moved west from Illinois, Arthur Fremont (A.F.) Gilmore and his partner bought two sizeable farms, one of which was the 256 acre dairy farm at this corner. Gilmore gained control when the partnership dissolved later.
Gilmore Oil Company replaced the dairy farm when oil was discovered under the land during drilling for water in 1905. Earl Bell (E.B.) Gilmore, son of A.F. Gilmore, took over the family business. The younger Gilmore started midget car racing and brought professional football to Los Angeles. He built Gilmore Field for the Hollywood Stars baseball team, which was owned by Bing Crosby, Barbara Stanwyck, and Cecil B. DeMille [Farmers Market Map & Visitors Guide] .
History displays at Farmers Market include:
* Gilmore History Kiosk
* Earl's Service Station
* Gilmore Sports Kiosk
* Green Cart (hand made) Display
* Farmers Market Clock Tower.
ee also
*CBS Television City
*Hollywood Stars
*List of farmers' markets
References
External links
* [http://www.farmersmarketla.com/ The Original Los Angeles Farmers Market]
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