Passyunk Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Pat's King of Steaks"

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

1. "Pat's King of Steaks" Marker

Inscription. Using culinary influences from Abruzzi, Italy. Brothers Pat and Harry Olivieri created one of the nation's favorite fast foods. The steak sandwich, from a centuries-old recipe used in American homes, Pat's steaks originated here in 1930 and invented the prototype of beefsteak sandwiches that uses Italian-style roll and seasonings. Since 1930, Pat's Steaks has shown its hospitality to celebrities and politicians known world-wide, and has an important part in the City of Philadelphia's place in the history of American cuisine.

Text by Historian Celeste A. Morello, MS. MA.

Erected 2008.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 39° 56.002′ N, 75° 9.547′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Passyunk Square. Marker is at the intersection of South 9th Street and East Passyunk Avenue on South 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 833 Wharton St, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joey Vento (within shouting distance of this marker); Police Department Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Street Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Frank Gasparro (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bardascino Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Parish (approx. 0.4 miles away); Di Bruno Bros. (approx. 0.4 miles away); "The Italian Market" (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

2. "Pat's King of Steaks" Marker

Pat's King of Steaks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

3. Pat's King of Steaks

"Pat's King of Steaks" billboard across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

4. "Pat's King of Steaks" billboard across the street

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

5. "Pat's King of Steaks"

The mural is some of the famous clients of Pat's Steak and it is located across the street

Geno's Steaks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

6. Geno's Steaks

Chief competitor of Pat's Steaks located across the street.

Geno's Steaks-distant photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

7. Geno's Steaks-distant photo

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.