Bella Vista in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

South 9th Street Curb Market

Photographed by Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

1. South 9th Street Curb Market Marker

Inscription. One of several curb markets established in the early 20th century to counter high prices and food shortages despite anti-immigrant sentiments and criticisms regarding sanitary conditions and traffic congestion. Neighborhood businesses offered fresh produce and a variety of ethnic specialty foods. It has evolved from a local community market to become a popular Philadelphia icon.

Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list.

Location. 39° 56.34′ N, 75° 9.468′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bella Vista. It is at the intersection of 9th Street and Christian Street on 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19147, 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: La Festa della Repubblica (a few steps from this marker); Frank Sinatra Weds Ava Gardner in Philadelphia (a few steps from this marker); Christian Street Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Di Bruno Bros.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); "The Italian Market" (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph's Italian Restaurant (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Giannini Family (about 600 feet away); Bardascino Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed by Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

2. South 9th Street Curb Market Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.