EXCHANGE
A multi-purpose commercial building, used primarily as a trading place for merchants, but also incorporating shops, public offices, guildhalls, etc.
Classifications
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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GUILDHALL | Traditionally, the hall of a crafts, trade, or merchants' guild. Nowadays, often used to describe a TOWN HALL. |
MARKET HALL | A purpose built covered market hall, usually 19th century. |