Kerrytown, Ann Arbor Explained

Kerrytown
Settlement Type:Cultural enclave and neighborhoods
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Michigan
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washtenaw
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Ann Arbor
Timezone:Eastern Standard Time (North America)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:Eastern Daylight Time (North America)
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:48104
Area Code:734

Kerrytown is part of the Old Fourth Ward historic district in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.[1] It is approximately bound by Main Street to the west, Depot Street to the north, Division Street to the east, and Huron Street to the south.[2] It is known for its brick streets and sidewalks, diverse array of shops and vibrant culture.[1] It includes several iconic establishments, including the Ann Arbor Farmers Market,[3] the Kerrytown Concert House,[4] Zingerman's Deli,[5] the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, and Community High School.[6] Kerrytown is also known for its LGBT population and progressive politics.[7]

The Kerrytown Farmers' Market, started in May 1919 and moved to its current location in 1921, is a central public space in the district.[8]

History

Kerrytown was part of the original Village of Annarbour, incorporated in 1833,[9] and was named after County Kerry in Ireland.[9]

The Kerrytown District Association organizes events in the neighborhood. In July 2017, the Association began First Fridays, an event occurring on the first Friday of every month to promote local business and tourism.[10] Kerrytown also hosts an annual Christmas tree lighting.[11]

Ann Arbor Pride, the pride parade of Ann Arbor, has been celebrated annually in Kerrytown since 1994.[12] The neighborhood was the site of Aut Bar, the only gay bar in Ann Arbor, established in 1995 and closed in 2020.[13]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Quirky Kerrytown: Ann Arbor neighborhood filled with eclectic shops . Ammeson, Jane . MLive . October 19, 2017. 2010-07-04 .
  2. Web site: Kerrytown Walking Map . Kerrytown District Association . October 19, 2017.
  3. Web site: Ann Arbor Farmers Market opens for spring season with food trucks on the way . Haynes, Jessica . MLive . October 19, 2017. 2017-05-04 .
  4. Web site: Kerrytown Concert House founder passes the torch after 30 years . Eberbach, Jennifer . MLive . October 19, 2017. 2014-09-19 .
  5. Web site: Kerrytown. Destination Ann Arbor. 2020-04-09.
  6. Web site: Community High School lottery: 1 in 3 students will get in . Biolchini, Amy . MLive . October 19, 2017. 2014-02-10 .
  7. Web site: Ann Arbor Pride to feature drag queens, exhibits and yoga . Twiddy, Brianne . MLive. August 14, 2019.
  8. Book: Shackman, Grace . Ann Arbor Observed . University of Michigan Press . 2009 . 0472031759 . 31-33 .
  9. Book: Smith, Patti . Downtown Ann Arbor . Images of America . English . Charleston, South Carolina . . 2014 . 99 . 9781467112833 . Google Books.
  10. Web site: Ann Arbor's Kerrytown District starting First Fridays event . Haynes, Jessica . MLive . October 19, 2017. 2017-07-05 .
  11. Web site: Santa Claus visits Ann Arbor's Kerrytown Tree Lighting . Moran, Darcie . MLive. November 28, 2017.
  12. Web site: Thousands celebrate at Ann Arbor Pride . Duong, Francesca . Michigan Daily . August 14, 2019.
    - Web site: Live music, drag queens featured during Ann Arbor Pride festival . Lewandowski, Mary . MLive . August 14, 2019.
  13. Web site: Popular gay bar in Ann Arbor vandalized: 'I feel violated' . Robinson, Elissa . Freep. October 19, 2017.
    - Web site: Gay pride flags torn down, lights smashed at Aut Bar in Ann Arbor . Knake, Lindsay . MLive . October 19, 2017. 2017-08-25 .
    - Web site: Ann Arbor's Aut Bar, longtime LGBT refuge, to close after 25 years. Afana, Dana. MLive . February 6, 2022. 2022-02-06.