Public Market Place
The first public market was established in this Plaza by Governor Mendez de Canzo in 1598. Here, for the first time a standard system of weights and measures was introduced in this country for the protection of the consumer. On this site a market for the sale of meats and produce was erected in 1824, and in use until 1878. This structure was rebuilt by the City in 1888 following a disastrous fire in this area April 11, 1887.
Marker is at the intersection of Charlotte Street and King Street, on the right when traveling south on Charlotte Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
