A Visit With Laura & AJ At The Farmers Market
Did you know? - On September 11, 2002, on the first anniversary of the World Trade Tower and Pentagon attacks, every shop and stall at Farmers Market ceased operation for two minutes. It was the one and only time in its history that the Market was absolutely quiet during business hours.
Le Peiete Ham Buurger
The
crow's kept landing in the tree and decorating the clients and tables!
Now AJ Remembers... The Old Clock Tower
Did you know? - The land on which Farmers Market sits was originally purchased in the 1880s by Arthur Fremont Gilmore and his partner, Julius Carter. When the two later dissolved their partnership, they drew straws to divide up their properties; A.F. Gilmore “won” the 256 acre dairy farm located at 3rd & Fairfax in Los Angeles.
Did you know? - 18 farmers responded to the opportunity to sell their fresh produce, some in reply to advertisements aired on KNX radio; each farmer paid 50 cents rent to park their trucks on the property.
Circa 1956
Did you know? - The Farmers Market Clock Tower, which overlooks Farmers Market Plaza and the main entrances to the Market, has welcomed visitors to the Market for more than half a century (it was first erected in 1952). When The Grove at Farmers Market was constructed and the Market added the Plaza and North Market, the clock tower was carefully taken down, fully restored and erected in its new home with a brand new clock works. A smaller Clock Tower first appeared at the Market in the 1940s, replacing the Market’s previous icon, a windmill.
Did you know? - Blanche Magee was among the first to notice the farmers parked on the lot at 3rd & Fairfax in 1934 – she speculated that they might want to eat lunch. Ms. Magee loaded a picnic hamper and began selling sandwiches – today, Magee’s is still serving Farmers Market patrons fine food.
President Eisenhower visited the Market
Did you know? - Du-par’s Restaurant, a family enterprise which is among the oldest continuously operating food establishments in Los Angeles, arrived at Farmers Market more than 70 years ago. It was purchased by Biff Naylor, of the “Tiny Naylor’s” drive-in family, equally steeped in Los Angeles restaurant history. Du-par’s was renovated in 2006, adding a delightful patio for dining. They still serve the finest pot pies on earth and, at Thanksgiving, make thousands of pies-to-go.
Did you know? - Gilmore Field was charmingly intimate -- 1st base and 3rd base were 24 feet from the first row of seats, home plate just 34 feet away. The fans were so close that some in the bleachers conducted running conversations with the outfielders and others reportedly kept containers of beer readily available for thirsty players.
Did you know? - In an average year, at least 3 million visitors come to Farmers Market. Each year, Rose Bowl fans come to the Market in such numbers that as many as 85 coach busses have visited the property on a single day.
We loved The Hot Sauce Store For Obvious Reasons... The Names
Quick Stroll Through The Market
And it is really a market!
Did you know? - James Dean is believed to have eaten breakfast at Farmers Market on the day he drove north and died in his fateful, fatal auto crash (9/30/55).
Did you know? - In 1938, before the Market was open for evening enjoyment, it was once taken over by The Hollywood Women’s Press Club to raise funds for the Red Cross. Among the many celebrities who worked behind the counters at the Market that evening were Shirley Temple, whose presence drew such a crowd that, out of concern for her safety, the fire department had to cut a hole in the roof of the shop to rescue the moppet from the crush of the crowd.
We Part Company And Head For Home
