Market Buildings

Solomon Andrews (5 April 1835 - 9 November 1908) was an entrepreneur and head of the Solomon Andrews and Son bus and tram-operating company, based in Cardiff. In addition to his transport interests he also developed a number of properties in Cardiff.

In 1884 he constructed the Market Buildings in St Mary Street, Cardiff at a cost of some £12,000. Sadly this building was destroyed by fire in June 1885, and it had been replaced with this structure by September 1886, the new building being constructed with eight-inch-thick concrete flooring to prevent further fires. It was also decorated and inscribed to ensure that the developer would be remembered.