South Melbourne Market
| South Melbourne Market | |
|---|---|
 Photograph of a side entrance to the South Melbourne Market. | |
Interactive map of the South Melbourne Market area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Open |
| Type | Public food and produce market |
| Location | South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°49′56″S 144°57′23″E / 37.8321°S 144.9565°E |
| Completed | 1867[1] |
| Owner | City of Port Phillip |
The South Melbourne Market is a covered food and general goods market located in South Melbourne, Victoria. Opened in 1867, it is the oldest continuously operating market in Melbourne.[1]
History
It began operating in 1867,[2] as an outlet for vegetables, fruit and flowers grown by the market gardeners of Cheltenham.[3] It is a Victorian style of building with wood and red brick.
The market is known for its dim sims, which were originally made by chef Ken Cheng.[4]
The market has undergone various refurbishments, including after numerous fires. The worst of these was in 1981 when two of the original sheds were destroyed and, later in the year, stalls were damaged by bombs.[5]
In 2007/2008, the market's produce areas were redesigned,[6] and in 2012 a new roof was added to reduce leaking and heat load.[7]
Access via public transport
Tram route 96 stops at the light rail station adjacent to the western end of the market. Tram route 12 runs down the nearby Clarendon St, with stop 127 at the corner of York St. Bus route 236 stops at Cecil St on the eastern end of the market.
See also
References
- ^ a b "History". South Melbourne Market. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Market History". City of Port Phillip. Archived from the original on 19 June 2009.
- ^ "Meeting of Market-Gardeners at Cheltenham". Australasian. 12 January 1867.
- ^ "Market loses its dim sim master". The Age. 23 September 2006.
- ^ "Supply and Demand: 140 Years of the South Melbourne Market" (Document). City of Port Phillip. Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Projects - South Melbourne Market". Geyer. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014.
- ^ Johnson, Anna (16 September 2013). "South Melbourne Market". Architecture Australia.
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