William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

6th & Market

On this block in 1902

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023

1. 6th & Market Marker

Inscription.

6th and Market. On this block in 1902. , This intersection of Market Street and Sixth Street has always been bustling with energy and traffic. This image from 1902 of southeastern corner looking east shows the variety of forms of transportation used at that time, including horse-drawn carts and electric streetcars., The brick and cast iron buildings that lined this street included the Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar and the American Clothing Company. The store on the right was John Wanamaker's first store which opened in 1861. Eventually Wanamaker opened a store at the corner of 13th Street and Market Street, America's first department. More information is available about John Wanamaker and the Wanamaker Department Store at the bush shelter on 13th Street and South Market Street., In 1902 ,

President: Theodore Roosevelt (R) , Mayor: Samuel Howell Ashbridge (R-Ind) , Philadelphia population: 1,293,697, Money matters , Farm laborer's annual salary: $264 , Public school teacher's annual salary: $346 , Cheese: 17¢ / lb , Eggs: 26¢ /dozen , Milk: 5¢ / quart , Silk bonnet: 50¢ , Pocket watch: $11 , Toothbrush: 25¢ , Trolley: 5¢, Events , January 1 - The first college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl, between Michigan and Stanford, was held in Pasadena., February 4 - Charles Lindbergh, a famous American aviator, was born., March 4 - The American Automobile Association (AAA) was founded, June 9 - The first Automat restaurant was opened by Horn and Hardart Baking company in Philadelphia at 818 Chestnut Street. The automat introduced an entirely new concept in dining: self-service restaurants where food waited behind small glass doors., August 22 - Theodore Roosevelt became the first President to ride in an automobile when he rode in a Columbia Electric Victoria through Hartford, Connecticut., Morris Mitchom and his wife Rose introduced the teddy bear with movable arms, legs and head., Philadelphia Owen Wister writes the first "western" novel, The Virginian, which became a bestseller.

This intersection of Market Street and Sixth Street has always been bustling with energy and traffic. This image from 1902 of southeastern corner looking east shows the variety of forms of transportation used at that time, including horse-drawn carts and electric streetcars.

The brick and cast iron buildings that lined this street included the Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar and the American Clothing Company. The store on the right was John Wanamaker's first store which opened in 1861. Eventually Wanamaker opened a store at the corner of 13th Street and Market Street, America's first department. More information is available about John Wanamaker and the Wanamaker Department Store at the bush shelter on 13th Street and South Market Street.

In 1902

President: Theodore Roosevelt (R)
Mayor: Samuel Howell Ashbridge (R-Ind)
Philadelphia population: 1,293,697

Money matters
Farm laborer's annual salary: $264
Public school teacher's annual salary: $346
Cheese: 17¢ / lb
Eggs: 26¢ /dozen
Milk: 5¢ / quart
Silk bonnet: 50¢
Pocket watch: $11
Toothbrush: 25¢
Trolley: 5¢

Events
January 1 - The first college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl, between Michigan and Stanford, was held in Pasadena.

February
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4 - Charles Lindbergh, a famous American aviator, was born.

March 4 - The American Automobile Association (AAA) was founded

June 9 - The first Automat restaurant was opened by Horn & Hardart Baking company in Philadelphia at 818 Chestnut Street. The automat introduced an entirely new concept in dining: self-service restaurants where food waited behind small glass doors.

August 22 - Theodore Roosevelt became the first President to ride in an automobile when he rode in a Columbia Electric Victoria through Hartford, Connecticut.

Morris Mitchom and his wife Rose introduced the teddy bear with movable arms, legs and head.

Philadelphia Owen Wister writes the first "western" novel, The Virginian, which became a bestseller.

Erected 2017 by Center City District, Ride! Philadelphia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, and the Pennsylvania, Ride! Philadelphia series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 39° 57.041′ N, 75° 9.041′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023

2. 6th & Market Marker

Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (County Road 2004) and South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Market Street, 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. Bicentennial Dawn, Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); Indelible (within shouting distance of this marker); Oney Escapes! (within shouting distance of this marker); Contagion and Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Chef Hercules (within shouting distance of this marker); Enslaved Africans in the Household of George and Martha Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The President's House Site 1790-1800 (within shouting distance of this marker); Archeology Methods and Interpretation (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.