The History of 5 Main Street

The building our marketplace occupies today has a long history in Centerbrook's story.

Located across the street from the original Witch Hazel Factory and historic Essex Steam Train, 5 Main was home to the neighborhood gem Bennie's Farm Market. What began as a small roadside farm stand in 1935 developed into a proud local landmark that thrived for decades and is still talked about today. After Bennie's it became a barbecue supply shop, and is now home to our marketplace and mercantile: COOKED.

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