Bahamas Philately: Waterfront Market

The Waterfront Market was a source of fresh produce, including conch, fish, fruit, vegetables and cargo from the Out Islands.

In 1916, Market House was the principal trading place for fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and sponges. But over time, the government moved most of the market functions out of the city. Fish, fruit and vegetable vendors ended up mostly at Potter’s Cay, and what remained on Bay Street was the tourist-oriented straw and craft market.

Postcards

1954 – Colorpicture (P2000 Series)

1954 – Colorpicture (P5700 Series)

1958 – The Nassau Shop (28100 Series)

1958 – Transcolor Corporation (30200 Series)

1962 – Lofthouse Agency Ltd (P20500 Series – Type EA)

1964 – Dexter Press Inc (57400-B Series – Type B)

1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-63900-D Series – Type B)

1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-80000-B Series – Type B)

1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-92300-B Series – Type A)

1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-92300-B Series – Type AA)

1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-92300-B Series – Type B)

1966 – Calypso Distributors Ltd (P67300 Series – Type A)

1966 – Calypso Distributors Ltd (P67300 Series – Type B)

1968 – Calypso Distributors Ltd (P70600 Series)

1969 – Dexter Press Inc (77700-B Series – Type A)

1969 – John Hinde Limited (2BH Series – Type B – No.1-49)

1969 – John Hinde Limited (2BH Series – Type C – No.1-49)

1976 – Caribe Tourist Promotions (6EK Series)

1979  – Calypso Distributors Ltd (10×110900 Series)

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