""A Summary of the Market Situation in Boston"" is a historical document published in 1916 by the City Planning Board of Boston. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city's market system, including its history, current state, and future prospects. It covers topics such as the location and design of markets, the types of products sold, the role of wholesalers and retailers, and the challenges facing the market system.The book begins by describing the history of Boston's markets, which date back to the early 18th century. It then provides an overview of the city's current market system, which includes both indoor and outdoor markets, as well as specialized markets for specific products such as fish and produce.The book also discusses the role of wholesalers and retailers in the market system, and the challenges they face in terms of competition, transportation, and storage. It also explores the impact of new technologies such as refrigeration and the telephone on the market system.Finally, the book provides recommendations for the future of Boston's market system, including the need for better coordination between markets, improvements in transportation and storage infrastructure, and the adoption of modern business practices.Overall, ""A Summary of the Market Situation in Boston"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and workings of one of America's oldest and most important market systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
