Kerrytown is part of the Old Fourth Ward
historic district in
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
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. It is known for its brick streets and sidewalks, diverse array of shops and vibrant culture.
It includes several iconic establishments, including the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, the Kerrytown Concert House,
Zingerman's Deli,
the
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum,
and
Community High School. Kerrytown is also known for its
LGBT
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population and progressive politics.
History
Kerrytown was part of the original
Village of Annarbour, incorporated in 1833,
and was named after
County Kerry in
Ireland
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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. Kerrytown also hosts an annual Christmas tree lighting.
Ann Arbor Pride, the
pride parade of Ann Arbor, has been celebrated annually in Kerrytown since 1994.
- The neighborhood was the site of Aut Bar, the only
gay bar
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Gay bars once serv ...
in Ann Arbor, established in 1995 and closed in 2020.
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Gallery
File:Community_High_School_Ann_Arbor.JPG, Community High School
File:Michigan Central Railroad Depot After Dark, Ann Arbor, Michigan.JPG, Michigan Central Railroad Depot
File:Street Musician North Fourth Street Ann Arbor Michigan.JPG, Street musician
References
External links
Kerrytown District AssociationKerrytown Market & Shops*
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Historic districts in Michigan
Culture of Ann Arbor, Michigan