Saturday, April 17, 2010

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
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13 comments:

  1. Yvi1:13 AM

    It looks great...colorful...the one with the bees is really beautiful!

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  2. PhotoVigor3:36 AM

    Love the paintings. :)

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  3. LifeRamblings3:47 AM

    love all the murals especially the last shot. they are so colorful and appealing.

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  4. Beth5:34 AM

    The Baltimore Farmer's market has murals too (on the underside of an expressway, since that's where it is!) and it makes it so festive!

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  5. dot8:02 AM

    How unique! I'd love to shop there. It looks like the view in front of the stalls might be nice too.

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  6. impotenta8:18 AM

    this is something special :)

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  7. Rick (Ratty)9:21 PM

    It would be worth going there just to see these murals. They're wonderful.

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  8. Gerald (Ackworth born)2:57 AM

    Special "farmer's markets" are a relatively new thing in the UK. Of course we have a long tradition of markets of various types.

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  9. jam3:22 AM

    Those paintings are beautiful!

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  10. Joanne Olivieri8:10 AM

    Karen, I remember going there with my family on Saturdays when I was young to buy our produce. I haven't been there in years but I love seeing those murals. I'll have to check it out again soon.

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  11. betchai3:36 PM

    interesting pictures of paintings and structures Karen, I love seeing murals too.

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  12. Ruby's Raiser6:32 PM

    Oh, I agree - awesome mural with the bees. Great shots as always, Karen!

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  13. Charles Rinehart8:39 PM

    You are one nice lady leaving a comment on my Bahia Honda blog, so I'm returning the favor. Your photos are excellent. I loved them all. Take care and all the best.

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