Indianapolis City Market

The Indianapolis City Market is a historic public market in Indianapolis, Indiana. It started in 1821 and opened its current building in 1886. The market looks like a one-story, rectangular brick building with limestone details, and it has a special front section with square towers on each side.

At first, it was a place where farmers could sell their goods. Today, it has become a lively food hall where people can enjoy many different kinds of food. In 1974, this important building was added to the National Register of Historic Places to protect it for future generations.

History

The Indianapolis City Market started as two separate buildings named the Market House and Tomlinson Hall. Its basement was called the Indianapolis Catacombs after someone tried to turn it into a shopping mall but failed. This market was the first place in the city to sell bananas, brought by Italian immigrants.

In 2022, plans were announced to replace part of the market with a tall apartment building and more shops and offices. Because of these changes, the market closed in 2024. Some shops moved away, while others closed forever. Shop owners were given two months of free rent before the market closed.