Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old City

Phillies

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

1. Old City Marker

Inscription. Tucked in between Independence National Historic park and the waterfront, the Old City neighborhood is home to many historic attractions, including the Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, Franklin Court, and Carpenters' Hall. Old city also boasts some of Philadelphia's most unique modern attractions. Many of its venerable factories have been converted into attractive and unusual living and commercial spaces. This nightlife here is hip and hopping, with trendy shops and restaurants around every corner.

Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places.

Location. 39° 54.337′ N, 75° 9.933′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It can be reached from Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street 0.1 miles north of Pattison Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the 100 level of open-air Citizens Bank Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia PA 19148,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Franklin Square (a few steps from this marker); Hatfield Quality Meats (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayfair (within shouting distance of this marker); South Philly Italian Market (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named South Philly Italian Market (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old City (within shouting distance of this marker); Germantown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mayfair (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

2. Old City Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.