Kerrytown, Ann Arbor

This article is about historic district in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For other uses, see Kerrytown.

Cultural enclave and neighborhoods in Washtenaw, Michigan, United States

Kerrytown

Cultural enclave and neighborhoods

Kerrytown Market & Shops

Country| United States
State| Michigan
County| Washtenaw
City| Ann Arbor
Time zone| UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time (North America))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time (North America))
ZIP code|

48104

Area code| 734
Website| kerrytowndistrict.org

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,[5] 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

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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]

## Gallery

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* Community High School

* Michigan Central Railroad Depot

* Street musician

## References

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

## External links

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* Kerrytown District Association
* Kerrytown Market & Shops
* Kerrytown, Ann Arbor on LocalWiki

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