noun
Historical term for a Meiji-era public market or exhibition hall where various goods were sold; now largely replaced by modern terms like 市場 or バザー.
明治時代には、各地に勧工場が設けられた。
During the Meiji period, fairs were established in various places.
バザー is a modern loanword for a bazaar or charity sale, whereas 勧工場 refers to a historical Japanese institution.
Compound of 勧 (encourage, promote) and 工場 (factory, workshop), coined in the Meiji era to refer to a place where crafts and goods were promoted and sold.