Farmers Markets from Gansevoort to Union Square to Abingdon Square

An evening with Greenmarket founder Barry Benepe

In 1976, planner and architect Barry Benepe cofounded the Greenmarket program in New York City with a fellow planner, Bob Lewis. Their open air markets offered a solution to two pressing problems: regional farmers were struggling to make a living and losing farmland to development, and New York City consumers had a hard time finding good, fresh produce.

Barry will join us to discuss the history and development of several iconic open air farmers markets in and around Greenwich Village, including the Gansevoort Market, Union Square Greenmarket, and Abingdon Square Greenmarket.

Date
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Time
6:30 pm
Details

Jefferson Market Library
425 Sixth Avenue at West 10th Street