Devil's Pocket in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
These 19th-century Belgian blocks…
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022
1. These 19th-century Belgian blocks... Marker
These 19th-century Belgian blocks were found during excavation, reminding us this was an industrial district.
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1862
Sutherland Avenue
1910
Schuylkill Avenue
1942
Schuylkill Avenue
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 39° 56.739′ N, 75° 11.121′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Devil's Pocket. Marker is on Schuylkill Avenue north of Roberts Center Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 Schuylkill Ave, Philadelphia PA 19146, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneering Pediatrics (within shouting distance of this marker); The arteries of industry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Workshop of the world (about 400 feet away); A force of nature and commerce (about 400 feet away); South Street Bridge (about 500 feet away); Tides and Floods (about 700 feet away); Schuylkill Pocket Veterans Memorial Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schuylkill Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022
2. These 19th-century Belgian blocks… Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
