Closing Bell: One Month Mark for Flea at One Hanson
It should be another hopping weekend at The Flea at One Hanson this weekend. In addition to the regular hundred or so vendors of antiques, vintage clothing and other memorabilia, there are a couple of new food vendors setting up shop downstairs in the old bank vault: Jam maker Anarchy in a Jar and East…
It should be another hopping weekend at The Flea at One Hanson this weekend. In addition to the regular hundred or so vendors of antiques, vintage clothing and other memorabilia, there are a couple of new food vendors setting up shop downstairs in the old bank vault: Jam maker Anarchy in a Jar and East Village pretzel purveyor Sigmund. Yum. The Brooklyn Flea will be taking place every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March from 10 am to 5 pm at One Hanson Place. You can take any number of subways to the Atlantic Terminal or the C train to Lafayette.
I finally remembered to go… and it was great I have to say. The bank space is amazing. Such beautiful details. Of course, I couldn’t afford (or justify) the things I actually wanted — such is life when it comes to a 21st century “flea market” in New York City. Though, my friend found some jewelry that she really liked and was pretty reasonable, actually. (I just wasn’t in the market for dangley earrings!)
Very nice overall. If I had found a $100 on the sidewalk on the way in, I probably would have bought a few things… err… in addition to the jar of garlic pickles.
Although there isn’t too-too much at the flea market for “our demographic” as they say, I really do appreciate the nice atmosphere and the energy at the flea market, both in summer and now in the (former) bank. I used to have an account there. It’s strange to be able to go “behind the counter. And it’s interesting how positively junky the formerly unseen, non-public areas are compared to how elaborate and decorated the public spaces are. My impression was going from landmarked cathedral to boiler room by passing through one doorway!
It’s also a place to run into people you haven’t seen for ages.
All the best on these COLDDDD days of mid-winter! One more month and March will be here!