This $40 million transformation of Lexington Market is an extensive project to modernize the historic landmark to create a vibrant destination and local hub for dining, gathering, arts, and entertainment. First opened in 1782, Lexington Market is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the longest continuously operating public market in the country, and it has been a mainstay in downtown Baltimore for more than 200 years. The renovation focused on preserving that history and modernizing the facilities to build on the market’s cultural significance. The long-awaited restoration includes construction of a new South Market building, future rehabilitation of the original East Market, and demolition of a 1980 addition, known as the Arcade, to make way for a pedestrian plaza. CEI provided full civil and structural designs for the new 61,000-SF market on more than 2 acres, expected to open in 2022.
