The fire today which devastated the Milton Flea Market destroyed the primary buildings which housed many of the best dealers. The two structures left standing were the covered (roofed) areas which was home to many of the more transient and part-time sellers. It remains unclear how much smoke, heat and water damage these structures and their contents sustained.
The arial view above outlines the areas impacted and spared by the flames.
The loss of this venue for collectors will be felt but not nearly as much as the loss of income realized by the dealers. For many this was a primary source of income and was what made it possible to make ends meet for others.
I hope it will be possible for the flea market to rise from the ashes and be rebuilt very soon. The community of Milton needs it – and so do collectors like me.
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