Monday, April 30, 2007

Eastern Market, R.I.P.

Fire gutted part of the Eastern Market in D.C. today. I used to live about a 10 minute walk from the market, and on weekends I would sometimes stroll from my place at gentrification's edge to peruse the stalls. There were rarely any bargains, although seasonal fruit was sometimes a good deal. But the ambiance and shopping experience beat the local unSafeway hands down. I wonder how long it will take to be rebuilt, or what monstrosity will replace it.

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