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 We acknowledge and thank all of those people who have documented the stately history of Headhouse Square. We are proud to be connected in some small way to this proud national historic landmark.
Headhouse Square is a marketplace located at 2nd & Pine Streets in Philadelphia,
where historic charm radiates throughout the cobblestone streets. Georgian in
design
and built in 1803, the head house is a large building located on the outskirts
of the market with a weathervane on top. This is where the Market Master used
to live and work. His job was to test the overall quality of the goods being
bartered to make sure they were on the up and up. The building also served as
a fire engine house for the community, and had alarm bells and a second floor
fireman’s social club.
Headhouse Square can probably claim the distinction of being the oldest American market still in continual use. In certain months, handcrafts are sold there by artisans in an open market. Look for the craftsmen, who have built quite a reputation for having the best goods around. The area gets very busy and the commerce has been known to last well past dark.
Headhouse Square’s main attraction is the atmosphere, where the historical romance of yesteryear abounds. The head house is classic in its design, and possesses a strength that comes from its timeless and silent beauty. You even might decide it’s a great place to rest while touring the rich history of Philadelphia’s past.
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