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Head House Square

Address: 2nd and Pine Sts., Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
Phone: 215/790-0782

Category: Squares
Location: Society Hill

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.2/5

Fodor's Review:

This open-air Colonial marketplace, extending from Pine Street to Lombard Street, is a reminder of the days when people went to central outdoor markets to buy food directly from farmers. It was first established as New Market in 1745. George Washington was among those who came here to buy butter, eggs, meat, fish, herbs, and vegetables. The Head House, a boxy building with a cupola and weather vane, was built in 1803 as the office and home of the market master, who tested the quality of the goods. Today, on some summer weekends, the square is home to a crafts and fine arts fair featuring the work of more than 30 Delaware Valley artists, as well as a farmers' market featuring locally grown produce and baked goods.

Open: Memorial Day-Sept., Sat. noon-11, Sun. noon-6

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 10/19/08
Essentially just an open market area, with a covered space that's of some architectural interest. More interesting if there's actually a market going on there.