Since Inglewood’s founding in 1908, Market Street has served as the central shopping district. When automobiles came to Market Street in the 1920s, sidewalks were installed to serve pedestrians. In 1927 the chain store SH Kress was built at 233 S. Market Street with a signature architectural style. JC Penney moved to 139 S. Market Street in 1940.

The late 1960’s brought city and county facilities built just south of Market Street.  During the 1990s a rehabilitation of Market Street brought street trees and new tenants. Today’s Market Street district has art galleries, book stores, the Inglewood Senior Center and the light rail Florence Boulevard station.

Established: 1908

Location
Six blocks of North and South Market Street
Inglewood, California 90301