For two decades, the Marin City Flea Market, held on the weekends, was one of the largest outdoor markets in the Bay Area. Vendors and visitors came from throughout the area. Besides antique dealers, collectors, and bargain hunters, the flea market featured live music and food. Throughout much of its history, the flea market was Marin City’s only source of sales tax income. The Flea Market began in 1971 with only three vendors. It soon became an operation that attracted antique dealers, collectors, and bargain hunters from all over the Bay Area. The Flea Market was shut down in 1995 to make way for the Golden Gateway Shopping Center.  Now the Rotary Club of Marin City (in formation) with the support of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church is creating a new chapter in history and bringing a vibrant flea market back to Marin City. Nancy Kittle was there in 1990 to photograph some of the faces that made the market a great place to be.