Midtown Village in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reading Terminal and Market
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 29, 2009
1. Reading Terminal and Market Marker
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad’s Terminal Station served passengers from 1893-1984. The train shed, masterpiece of Joseph H. Wilson, is an engineering feat reflecting the era when railroads vied for impressive terminals, both functional and beautiful. The market, located below the shed, descended from colonial-era outdoor markets and began operations in 1892.
Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 39° 57.107′ N, 75° 9.564′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Midtown Village. Marker is on Market Street near North 12th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1113 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ricketts' Circus (within shouting distance of this marker); PSFS Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 13th & Market (about 300 feet away); 10th & Market (about 600
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Also see . . .
1. Reading Terminal Market - America's oldest farmers' market. Visit Philly website entry (Submitted on June 30, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Reading Terminal. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Reading Terminal Market. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Reading Terminal and Market - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Carolyn Martienssen, December 30, 2014
2. Reading Terminal and Market Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2014
3. The repurposed train shed
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 29, 2009
4. Reading Terminal and Marker
Looking west along Market Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,196 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 1, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on July 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
