Murals & Markets

My parents owned a restaurant during my youth and I remember spending many Saturdays here going from stall to stall with them to shop for fresh vegetables. Many decades later, I come back for a visit because the murals draw me in.

The San Francisco Farmer's Market opened in 1947 and this 1951 picture shows how it looked back then. (Photo courtesy of the San Francisco History Center)
You history buffs might like to read a historical essay about the popular San Francisco farmers markets written by John Brucato.

There is a mural for each stall. They were painted during the 2002-2003 timeframe as part of a community beautification project.

A close-up example of a mural within a stall.

I really like this one with the bees and colorful archway.

- Karen