Early in the morning on April 30, 2007, the Eastern Market building was badly damaged by fire and with it, the surrounding community and so many others were adversely affected by the damages with the building. The heaviest damages were to the South Hall portion of the building where many of the vendors were located. Many of the food vendors reopened weeks after the fire and sold their products outside of the building.
The Grand reopening of Eastern Market was scheduled for Friday June 26, 2009 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the mayor of DC. I went to the market on Saturday the 27th to see the renovated building and take pictures. It was a celebration of sorts in that 7th Street SE was alive with so many people coming out on this opening weekend to be a part of the reopening. It's a wonderful area to buy fresh meat, baked goods, and cheeses. Fresh produce is sold outdoors and artisans and antique dealers also sell their wares outside on weekends. The neighborhood has character and culture and is a popular place to locals and tourists alike. I was glad to be a part of this reopening, as Eastern Market is an important part of DC history and continues to be.
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