Winter Twilight in Quincy Market

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Boston's first public market, Faneuil Hall - adjacent to the site where Quincy Market now stands - was built in 1742, when the colony of Boston was still young. As a wholesale market, the building quickly became a gathering place for America's early citizens. But lots more than shopping took place at this site. It was here that patriots like Sam Adams gathered to thrill the crowds with their anti-England rhetoric, further fueling the spirit of freedom.

In the 1800s, Quincy Marketplace was added, providing more space for residents of the burgeoning city to shop. Designed by Alexander Parris, the market was built on landfill on a spot that was once a part of the harbor. Six new streets were added to accommodate the market traffic.

In the beginning, Quincy Market sold mostly produce, eggs, cheese, and bread. Meat vendors came shortly thereafter and butchering work was often done on site.

Quincy Market remains one of Boston's most visited tourist attractions and is popular with those who work in the area as a great place for a quick but tasty lunch. Seventeen restaurants and pubs can be found at the marketplace, including a few upscale restaurants and plenty of fast food.

Shoppers can enjoy more than 100 stores and carts. Many peddle souvenirs and other trinkets while others offer items by talented local artisans. You'll also find lots of apparel shops boasting recognizable names.

Boston's first public marketFaneuil Hall adjacent to the site where Quincy Market now stands was built in 1742when the colony of Boston was still young. As a wholesale marketthe building quickly became a gathering place for America's early citizens. But lots more than shopping took place at this site. It was here that patriots like Sam Adams gathered to thrill the crowds with their antiEngland rhetoricfurther fueling the spirit of freedom. In the 1800sQuincy Marketplace was addedproviding more space for residents of the burgeoning city to shop. Designed by Alexander Parristhe market was built on landfill on a spot that was once a part of the harbor. Six new streets were added to accommodate the market traffic. In the beginningQuincy Market sold mostly produceeggscheeseand bread. Meat vendors came shortly thereafter and butchering work was often done on site. Quincy Market remains one of Boston's most visited tourist attractions and is popular with those who work in the area as a great place for a quick but tasty lunch. Seventeen restaurants and pubs can be found at the marketplaceincluding a few upscale restaurants and plenty of fast food. Shoppers can enjoy more than 100 stores and carts. Many peddle souvenirs and other trinkets while others offer items by talented local artisans. You'll also find lots of apparel shops boasting recognizable names.