Alley Cat Cafe

Number 1 Market Place was built in 1890 as an investment property for James Nasmyth at druggist who had his drug store on Ontario Street. 

It was rented to a variety of butchers and grocers for a number of years. Several dentists and physicians occupied the upper floors, Henry Yeandle, a butcher was the longest occupant of the building. By 1903 he opened his shop Central Meat Market at 1 Market Pl. 

A newspaper article of the day describes Henry’s shop, as being expertly managed as well stocked, offering the finest in fresh smoked and cured meats in an excellent supply of poultry and game in season . 

After several years, he joined forces with the Kalfleisch and Rohfritsch butcher shop down the street where he remained until retirement. The Bank of Toronto took over the space when Yeandle moved his business in 1913. The bank remain there for over 30 years.  Stratford  & District Historical Society