Albano’s Market was a long-time Italian market located in downtown Springfield and best known for their homemade Italian ice. They closed their doors for good nearly two years ago and since then, the building has been vacant.

The market was in business for more than 100 years, but the owners ultimately decided that, with the casino on the way and the family and building getting older, it was time to close. A fellow South End business owner told 22News he was sad to see them go, but it’s an exciting time for the area.