Eastern Market ghost-tour lore

Eastern Market, established in 1873 on Capitol Hill, is a historic public market that has been rebuilt and renovated multiple times, including after a fire in 2007. The market and adjacent alleyways are commonly featured on local ghost and walking tours that recount anecdotal stories of unexplained sounds and sightings tied to the site's long history. Such accounts are treated as part of local lore and anecdotal storytelling, while the market's role in community commerce and its architectural history are documented.