9th Street Curb Market
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
N 39° 56.341 W 075° 09.465
18S E 486522 N 4421000
Closed Mondays!!!!!!
Waymark Code: WM80QB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
Views: 12

Marker Text: One of several curb markets established in the early 20th century to counter high prices and food shortages during WWI. The 9th St. Market has survived despite anti-immigrant sentiments and criticisms regarding sanitary conditions and traffic congestion. Neighborhood businesses offered fresh produce and a variety of ethnic specialty foods. It has evolved from a local community market to become a popular Philadelphia icon.
Marker Name: 9th Street Curb Market

County: Philadelphia

Date Dedicated: 10/12/2007

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: NE corner of 9th & Christian Sts., Phila.

Category: Business & Industry, Ethnic & Immigration, Roads

Website: [Web Link]

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