The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-15
TgE NEW BRe0XLys CLARK 1T.

A Long Experienced Want Suppiied-Iss lao.
cation and Interior Arrangements.
For years past IL has been matter OF surprise TO
the housekeepers OF the city OF Churches well as
q subject Of considerable annoyance and neon
venlence that there was no market In Brooklyn
where the products OF Long Island could be bought
In all seasons and under the most disagreeable Cir
cumstaDces the people have been compelled to
cross the ferries and seek the markets OF
New YORK In quest OF provisions. 1t ia true
that in bygone years the demand Of the people
for marget place was supplied alter a manner py
the few stalls congreaated IN the old rickety struc
ture still extant, known as the james street Mar
ket, bounded by James, Garrison and Mercen
streets. But the PERIOD for the recognition oil It's
usefulness by the puoIic has passed away, and all
classes VINO desire variety and economy combined
Ia tue expenditure OF tnelr means to cater to the
necessities OF iiie follow Ia the tracks OF the great
and heavily laden farmers wagons, which are Goa
tinuaiy rolling past ller houses, bearing the
produce 0i the sOii of the Island TO Our markets.
which the Bfuokynites nave SO long found 1t to
their interest to patron2e because OF the unaccoa1t
able lack Of enterprise on the other side OF the
III the market line. Inc authorizes nave from Tune
To time discussed the subject OF Establishing pup
lie market, DGt FOR some reason unex planned their
plans have never matafed Ihe held Tor enterprise
inns existing has been catered ~ New Workers at
last ia the persons Of Messrs. Ernest Sacchi owners
or the Central Market OF New York) ana J. 4. Miller.
BnookLlS NARKEf,
the building constructed by these gentlemen. Is
located on triangular grea Of eropna, fronting on
and running back to 56i Futon street. The structure,
which was commenced In tue early part OF Septen-
Der last, Is built OF Philadelphia brick, VIII Nova
Scotia stone trimmings, and fronts Adams street.
The frontage on tue latter - lS5 feet. Inc
doors aud windows which are arched and ornate,
afford ample light and means OF 1ngress an
egress Tue depth Of the building varies IRON ITO 10
los feet. Tue hcinh. from Tie 1oor to the ceiling
IA Is feet. Ihe market which contains eighty Rht
stalls, IS divided into departments Tho butch.rs
stalls, when are 10 feet by each. arc constructed
OF black walnut and asa, ana face towards Adams
III rpe
handsome fee house, ] W feet In ave, 10
which to keep their meat IN warm weather:
Tne rental OF the stalls averages about nine
dollars per week. Nearly all are now en-
gagged, and the work OF hitting them WIN
TIN. me market wii be thrown open 10 the pubic
and after Saturday next There Is no cellar 10
the building and the drainage and sewerage
arrangements are OF d most thorough order. lhe
lght at night VIII be furnished bg neat Chandeliers
thrtynve IN NUMBER, each one having from TWO 70
The gas aud the watchmen 10 guard the premises
viii pe furnished by the propnetors.
Inc 1sn and o5s.er SAILS are ,oceca ~ e se
for Ia sewerage and drainage pipes. Inc space IN
the aisles between the stalls IL nine ieet winch al
conyenlence In the western angle 0t tue market Ia
ROOM 20 by TO- fitted up ~ restaurant, where the
wants OF the inner man DO appeascd, as IL cuS-
tomary ri the Fulton and other marset places.
Then there Is the dairy product department wnere
buttcr eggs, cheese, &c., can DO had as New YORK
inc entrance from the sHalsey Bmdngsn No.
357 fulton street. leads through nne apartment set
| apart for the sale OF coffee, tea. sugar. pickles.
lruits &c.
Tue upper story OF the building Is being fitted up
az n ballroom, and will be known az brooklyn Hail.
Tho entrance thereto will 10 IRON NO. ~ Myrie av.
enue, though a spacious stairway, which Will lead
| from the lower end Of the nail 10 the market
beneath, which stairs wiltfonlv 20 used, however,
in event OF an emergency arising by fire. The bail
| room IL 135xg6 feet, with rs TOOL ceiling In the
| clear. A gaiiary ten iect vide wil AFFORD plea
| SAINT resting place 70 sucn as grow Tired OF inc
| door. 1he supper, dressing ana reception rooms
| are all on the same moor, and the arrangements
I are of complete order.