Shortly after Jane’s passing, the Findlay estate a vegetable garden on farmland leased from the Stop 4 donated the plat to the City of , stipulating Findlay estate. In 1850, Hoeffer conceived the idea The market house has a good ratio of prepared food that it be used to build a public market named for and of subdividing the farm, went into real estate, and (1/3) to raw food vendors (2/3). Some of our vendors commemorating General Findlay. In 2000, the non- became the property agent and administrator of have been part of the market for generations. Eckerlin profit, The Corporation for Findlay Market (CFFM), the Findlay land holdings. When Findlay Market was Meats, for example, was formed to manage the market. The Findlay family dedicated in 1852, Nicholas laid the cornerstone, and has been here for is still very much involved; a member of the family is he included several bottles of wine from his own wine six generations; even on the Board of Directors. cellar. their business is as old as the market The market has undergone many changes throughout German immigration to OTR continued through itself! the years, but the original structure was an open air the last half of the 19th century. Most of the 950 market much like the one you are standing under. structures in the OTR North district were erected On the floor in Built in the early 2000s, our farmers market is a semi- between 1860 and 1900. According to the Historic the center of the enclosed structure where farmers and growers gather District Designation Report, “Over-the-Rhine’s market house on the weekends to sell seasonal produce, flowers, collection of commercial, residential, religious and is a colorful tile mosaic, called the Market Carpet, plants, local honey, eggs, chicken, beef and more. civic architecture is one of America’s largest and commissioned by the Corporation for Findlay Market most cohesive surviving examples of an urban, 19th to commemorate FindlayMarket’s 150th anniversary Stop 2 century community.” As you walk around the market in 2002. Each panel represents 50 years of market district, notice the beautiful Italianate architecture Findlay Market is located in the historic neighborhood history. If you look closely, you will notice how the consisting of flat roofs, projecting eaves supported by of Over-the-Rhine (OTR), getting its name from the market has changed over the years (i.e., horse and corbels, cornice crown molding and tall windows. large number of German immigrants who lived buggy transportation to car transportation). here. Central Parkway (a major street just west of the market) used to be the Miami and Erie . The Stop 3 Stop 5 residents of Over-the-Rhine would have to cross over Findlay Market is ’s oldest surviving municipal During the 18th and 19th centuries, public markets the canal using bridges. The waterway reminded the market house. It was designed using a durable but were a primary source of perishable food for German immigrants of the Rhine River in their native unconventional cast and wrought iron frame. Findlay residents of America’s growing, densely populated Germany, hence the name “Over-the-Rhine.” Market was listed on the National Register of Historic cities. Many cities, including Cincinnati, built and Places in 1972; read more on the historical marker operated large municipal markets that housed The neighborhood saw rapid growth through the located on the corner of Race Street and Essen butchers and fish sellers and attracted farmers and last half of the 19th century. Anti-German hysteria Strasse. The structure was among the first markets in produce vendors to surrounding streets. Cincinnati occurred the U.S. to use iron frame construction technology operated nine public markets at the start of the Civil in the 20th and is one of very few that have survived. As you walk War. century and through the market house, notice everything painted drove German red is the original cast and wrought iron framework. If you take a step back from the market house to look populations out up, you will notice the bell tower. You may have heard of the urban Built originally as an open-sided pavilion, the market the bell ring already, as it sounds when the market core and into was erected in 1852 but disputes with contractors opens, closes, and every half hour between. This the suburbs. and difficulties correcting problems with the new bell is special as it is the original bell from the Pearl Read more construction methods delayed its opening until 1855. Street Market. Pearl Street Market was built in 1901 about anti- The center masonry tower was added in 1902. Soon on Market Street between Sycamore and Broadway German hysteria after, public health concerns about the market, which at a location that had been the site of a public market on the historical marker located next to you on the was open to the elements and exposed to increasing since 1804. The Pearl Street tower bell moved to sidewalk corner by Silverglades. urban pollution, prompted enclosure of the market Findlay Market when Pearl Street was razed in 1934. house and the addition of plumbing and refrigeration. Credit for founding the market goes to one of those Merchants previously had used cool storage in deep Public markets began to decline in Cincinnati during German immigrants: Nikolaus Hoeffer. He came to cellars beneath nearby breweries. the late 19th century. The construction of five inclined Cincinnati from Germany in 1832, and established railroads connected to the city’s street railroad (trolley) systems made it possible for working people to move out of Cincinnati’s densely populated river basin. This population shift led to the creation of neighborhood business districts that included grocery stores on the hills. As a result of increasing competition and declining population, only one survives today - Findlay Market. Read more on the historical marker located on the corner of Elm and Elder Streets. Historic Findlay Market’s Stop 6 Self Guided Tour In recent years, the Corporation Thank you for visiting this historic gem! Findlay for Findlay Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continuously Market is the 5th most visited place in the city (right Market has operated public market and one of Cincinnati’s behind the Cincinnati Zoo, Great American Ballpark, expanded most cherished institutions, welcoming more Museum Center and Hard Rock Casino). We hope its mission than one million visitors each year. Located just you enjoyed learning more about the market and will beyond blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a enjoy a delicious bite to eat and some goodies to take being a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century premier home. architecture, Findlay Market remains the bustling destination center of farm fresh, locally sourced, artisanal and for fresh, specialty foods. Open Tuesday through Sunday Enjoyed your tour? local food. If you take a look south on Elm Street, year round, Findlay Market is home to more than you will notice a tan building with a white and Please consider making a donation to ensure this 50 full-time merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, orange awning. That building is Findlay Kitchen, an historic gem is here for decades to come. Donations produce, flowers, cheese, deli, ethnic foods and 8,000 square foot shared-use incubator kitchen that and merchandise purchases can be made at the more. On weekends, the market also hosts a provides local food entrepreneurs with affordable Market Center located near Stop 4. thriving farmers market, a vibrant outdoor market, access to commercial-grade kitchen equipment and numerous street performers and several special Learn more about Findlay Market and our merchants storage space. At any given time, Findlay Kitchen can events. Please follow the route on the map at www.findlaymarket.org support 70-80 members. About 80% of members are provided to learn more about Findlay Market. women, minority, or immigrant owned businesses.

Stop 7 1801 Race Street, Stop 1 You are ending your tour at the Findlay Market Cincinnati, OH 45202 Findlay Market, founded Biergarten. German entrepreneurs developed an in 1852, takes its name extensive brewing industry in the area consisting of (513) 665-4839 from early Cincinnati 36 individual breweries by 1860. We commemorate settler and civic leader this history May-October by featuring local breweries [email protected] James Findlay, who on a rotating basis. Additionally, we provide weekday came to Cincinnati programming that corresponds with the Biergarten with his wife, Jane in season such as Market Muscles workout series on Hours: 1793. Twice mayor of Wednesdays and Music at the Market on Fridays. We Tuesday-Friday, 9am-6pm Cincinnati, he led a also host dozens of events throughout the year such regiment in the War of as Holiday Market, Art & Poetry, and Fall Food Fest. Saturday, 8am-6pm Sunday, 10am-4pm 1812, and later served in the U.S. Congress. ARTICHOKE N PHO LANG THANG ELM ST. SOCIAL CLUB P FARMERS P W E MARKET HIGH FIVE S SALON BEE SPRUCE NAIL HAVEN SHOP EDUCATION 1 CENTER DEEPER ECKERLIN ROOTS PET MEATS WANTS DEAN’S BANASUN BEAUTIFUL CHURCHILL’S SMOOTHIE MADISON’S MEDITERRANEAN ELM ST BAGS LADY FINE TEAS IMPORTS NOLI MODERN BAR FINDLAY RACE ST ITALIAN KITCHENS LAUNCH SILVERGLADES

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