Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Ypsilanti Farmers' Market Records
c.00569
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Ypsilanti Farmers' Market.
- Title
- Ypsilanti Farmers' Market records
- ID
- c.00569
- Date
- 1979
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan".
Historical Note
The Freighthouse is a 125-year-old Depot Town landmark in Ypsilanti, built alongside the railroad tracks to handle freight for the Michigan Central Railroad. The City of Ypsilanti purchased the Freighthouse in 1979, and it housed the Ypsilanti Farmer's Market for 25 years.
In 2004, the City closed the Freighthouse, both because their insurers feared the building's collapse and had withdrawn coverage and because the City did not have money to pay for needed capital improvements or ongoing maintenance.
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of a press kit for the grand opening of the Ypsilanti Farmers' Market in 1979. Included is a brochure describing the market, the location, dates and times. Also included are photographs taken at the farmers' market of vendors and customers; reproductions of photographs of the Michigan Central Railroad depot, grounds and gardens, from the Ypsilanti Historical Museum, ca. 1870 - 1892; and a view of the depot before it was developed into the farmers' market. Some of the photographs have captions used for public relations.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections May 2003
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan Central Railroad Company.
Geographic Name(s)
- Ypsilanti (Mich.)
Personal Name(s)
- Unknown
Subject(s)
- Farmers' markets
Collection Inventory
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