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The Tremé Market on Orleans Avenue has been the commercial heart of the neighborhood since 1812, making it one of the oldest African American market traditions in America. Enslaved and free people of color sold produce, meat, and prepared food here generations before emancipation. The current building dates to later rebuilds, but the site, the vendors, and the function have been continuous. It's where Creole cooking bought its ingredients.
Quick facts
- ·Tremé Market on Orleans Avenue has been the neighborhood's commercial heart since 1812.
- ·It's one of the oldest African American market traditions in America.
- ·Enslaved and free people of color sold produce, meat, and prepared food here generations before emancipation.
- ·The site, vendors, and function have been continuous through multiple rebuilds.
- ·Visitor tip: it's where Creole cooking bought its ingredients — worth a stop while walking Tremé.
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