The flea market was a Leucadia institution. Beginning in 1964, families flocked to the market to purchase unusual, unique goods they couldn't find anywhere else. But in 1979, its prospects looked bleak as the owner of the property wanted to build a shopping center and condominiums. That did come to pass not long after and there are condos in that location today. Many locals have commented on Facebook that they loved going there on the weekends. "Loved that place! Found all sorts of funky stuff including some old quilts!" "It felt more like a town square then a flea market. You'd see everybody there. Between that and The Flower Festival, I never felt more Leucadian. I know people need houses, but I will never stop mourning their loss." "Some of my fondest memories were of wandering through the flea market with my brothers. Loved the magic trick man with the spinning tops and the fruit stand. They would let me squeeze the apples through the burlap." It was clearly a loss for many and is still missed in 2021. Leucadia Flea Market 1983: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9T_JGUO5o0

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