The district had many such grocers, and also wholesalers who sold dry and finished goods. The House of Crane, whose facade remains part of the Circle Centre Mall development, sold cigars; Hanson, VanCamp & Co. sold hardware. In addition, S. Delaware St. became known as "Commission Row", where farmers brought their produce to merchants who sold the goods for a commission fee.
The district was populated by numerous grocery stores and wholesalers of dry goods and finished products. The House of Crane, whose facade remains part of the Circle Centre Mall, sold cigars; Hanson, VanCamp & Co. sold hardware. Additionally, S. Delaware St. became known as "Commission Row", where farmers would bring their produce to merchants who charged a commission fee for selling it.