description North Market Overview
North Market is a public market in Columbus, Ohio, whose history dates to 1876. It is the surviving representative of four public markets that once served different parts of the city and now operates as a covered marketplace containing independent food vendors, merchants, and prepared-meal businesses. The market serves residents and visitors seeking groceries, specialty products, and food from multiple culinary traditions in a shared hall.
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Where is North Market in Columbus?
North Market is a public market in downtown Columbus, Ohio, at 59 Spruce Street. It serves as a food and shopping destination for local residents and visitors. [North Market historic district](https://northmarket.org/historic-district/)
How old is North Market?
Its history dates to 1876, when Columbus established it as the second of four public markets. North Market is the only one of those four markets that still operates. [North Market history](https://northmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-North-Market-History.pdf)
Why is North Market considered a historic Columbus landmark?
The market began on the former site of the city's North Graveyard and survived major changes, including a building fire in 1948. After a $5 million renovation, it moved to 59 Spruce Street in November 1995. [North Market historic district](https://northmarket.org/historic-district/)
What kind of vendors are found at North Market?
North Market focuses on independent food businesses, farmers, makers, and merchants offering local and international products. Its official history describes the modern market as having more than 30 vendors. [North Market](https://northmarket.org/about/)
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