William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
4th & Market
In Philadelphia in 1937
The first commercial pretzel bakery was started in 1784 by an entrepreneur from Lancaster County. The tiny operation soon grew into a large factory and set the Philadelphia pretzel industry in motion. Created from the same ingredients that are used to make bread, dozens of bakeries in the Philadelphia area produce thousands of soft pretzels daily for retailers, from five-star hotels to street vendors who sell them fresh to sidewalk connoisseurs.
In 1937
President: Franklin Roosevelt (D)
Mayor: Samuel Davis Wilson (R)
Philadelphia population: 1,950,961
Money matters
Accountant's annual salary: $7,800
Public school teacher's annual salary: $1,367
Milk: 13.10¢/quart
Listerine: 14 oz/59¢
Sewing machine: $31.95
Bicycle: $43.95
Airfare from New York City to Chicago on American Airlines: $44.95
Trolley: 5¢
Bus fare: 8¢, 15¢ for 2 tokens
Events
April 5—Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, was born.
April 22—Jack Nicholson, American actor, was born.
June 1—Morgan Freeman, American actor, was born.
June 14—Pennsylvania becomes the first state in the U.S. to celebrate Flag Day officially as a state holiday.
July 2—Amelia
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July 12— Bill Cosby, actor/comedian and Philadelphia native, was born.
General Motors introduced the automatic transmission.
Spam introduced by George A. Hormel & Co.
Erected 2017 by Center City District, Philadelphia; Ride! Philadelphia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Ride! Philadelphia series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1784.
Location. 39° 57.031′ N, 75° 8.843′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (County Road 2004) and North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 399 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On this block in 1976 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named 4th & Market (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
