Formed in the 19th century, Dong Xuan Market is the largest market of ancient Hanoi. Let's review the precious historical images of this market.
Dong Xuan Market was under construction, around 1889-1890.The market was formed after two old markets in Hang Duong and Hang Buom streets were cleared.
At this time, the main market was built of corrugated iron, surrounded by rudimentary leaf stalls.
Trade scene in Dong Xuan market when the market was not built completely.
Front of Dong Xuan market, around 1889-1890.
Tramway runs through the front of the market, viewed from the beginning of Hang Khoai street.
The new look of Dong Xuan market after the construction process in 1890. The market has five arches and five bridges of 52m long and 19m high.French architectural façade, consisting of five triangular shaped holes like honeycomb, corrugated iron roof.
Đồng Xuân Market in 1930 in French postcards.
Hang Khoai Street is located on the side of Dong Xuan Market, about the 1920-1930 decade.
Military vehicles parked in front of Dong Xuan market, in the early 1950s.
The whole view of the front of Dong Xuan market in the 1950s.
Dong Xuan Market on a winter day in 1976.
Tram runs through Dong Xuan market, in the 1980s.
An image full of nostalgia for Dong Xuan market in 1989.
Dong Xuan Market in the late 1980s, when there were still 5 ranges.In about 1990, the market was rebuilt, demolishing two rows of two sides, three middle blocks built up to three floors.
