Fell's Point began its long history as a vital waterfront community when Englishman William Fell purchased the land in 1726 where the community now stands. Docks, shipyards, warehouses, stores, homes, churches and schools quickly turned Fells Point into a bustling seaport that was the commercial heart of the area. Fell's Point was annexed by Baltimore Town in 1773, and then the two were incorporated, along with Jones Town, as Baltimore City in 1797.  Shipping traffic eventually moved upriver to the docks at the Inner Harbor, but shipyards thrived in Fell's Point, most notably as builders of the famous clipper ships.

Broadway Market was established in 1784, occupying its current location since 1797. Several structures have succeeded the original one. The present market, built in 1864, was formerly topped with a second story hall that was used for social and civic affairs. After a fire damaged the building in the 1960s, the second story was removed.

In February 2005, Daniel Winner and David Holmes, partners in South Broadway Properties, LLC, began purchasing properties in the 600 block of Broadway. At the time, the partners thought they would simply rehabilitate each property as they have so many in the past. But the two city residents soon realized they were looking at an opportunity to do something better for the community than simply revitalizing a few storefronts — they could come together to create a cohesive plan to renovate and redevelop one of Fell's Point’s most historic blocks. The idea for Marketplace at Fell's Point was born.

(Some historical information courtesy of Live Baltimore Home Center and The Baltimore Municipal Markets)