Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Alfred J. Reach

(1840-1928)

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 29, 2015

1. Alfred J. Reach Marker

Inscription. Pioneer baseball professional; a great early 2nd baseman. Played for the Philadelphia Athletics, 1865-75. Phillies' first owner & president, 1883-1902. Published "Official Base Ball Guide." His A.J. Reach & Co., maker of sporting goods, was here.

Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 57.103′ N, 75° 10.282′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1820 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 19th & Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexander Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 19th & Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th & Walnut (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); On this block in 1931 (about 600 feet away);

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18th & Walnut (about 600 feet away); John F. Collins Park (about 600 feet away); Chestnut Park (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.