Welcome to Philadelphia's S. 9th St Italian Market
The influx of international influences on the South 9th Street Italian Market, and its surrounding neighborhood is a wonderful assault on the senses. The smell of herbs and spices, fresh seafood , and ground coffee beans mingles perfectly with the crackle of the butcher's brown paper, multiple languages heard the on the street, and the sight of fresh sheets of pasta and silky ribbons of homemade chocolate drying in storefront windows--not to mention the dozens of rows of colorful produce. The market can be especially cozy in the winter when merchants use barrels of fire to keep shoppers warm and all of the smells are heightened.
The South 9th Street Italian Market runs along 9th Street from Wharton to Fitzwater Streets. The market began in the mid-to-late 1880s when Antonio Palumbo, an Italian immigrant, opened a boarding house in the neighborhood for other Italians. Businesses sprang up to serve this growing community and began to form the largest, outdoor, continuous market in the country. Food stalls began to occupy the East side of 9th Street, where merchants sold fresh fish, fruit and vegetables. A number of butcher shops began to offer the highest-quality cuts of meat. Cheese shops, restaurants and bakeries filled the West side of 9th Street.
Today, while the outdoor vendors and many of the original Italian businesses remain, the market has diversified to reflect new waves of immigration. The market boasts some of the most authentic Mexican fare in the city and the surrounding neighborhood is home to a number of Asian eateries and grocery stores, featuring delicacies such as Korean barbeque and Vietnamese Pho. Additionally, a number of unique gift and service providers provide a well-rounded shopping experience.
OUR IMMIGRANT HISTORY
For over 100 years, the S. 9th Street Italian Market Shopping District has been a community of immigrants. This is our history. It makes us unique. It makes us a special place. There is no other shopping district like S. 9th Street that has withstood the test of time. Generations of immigrant families have lived and worked here side by side. Businesses continue to operate in an old world fashion while recognizing current consumer trends. It is our hope that for the next 100 years S. 9th Street will continue to be a community of immigrants dedicated to the main street small business concept, servicing the community, while continuing this unique shopping tradition.
Thank you for shopping the S. 9th Street Italian Market & for supporting small business!
Today, while the outdoor vendors and many of the original Italian businesses remain, the market has diversified to reflect new waves of immigration. The market boasts some of the most authentic Mexican fare in the city and the surrounding neighborhood is home to a number of Asian eateries and grocery stores, featuring delicacies such as Korean barbeque and Vietnamese Pho. Additionally, a number of unique gift and service providers provide a well-rounded shopping experience.
OUR IMMIGRANT HISTORY
For over 100 years, the S. 9th Street Italian Market Shopping District has been a community of immigrants. This is our history. It makes us unique. It makes us a special place. There is no other shopping district like S. 9th Street that has withstood the test of time. Generations of immigrant families have lived and worked here side by side. Businesses continue to operate in an old world fashion while recognizing current consumer trends. It is our hope that for the next 100 years S. 9th Street will continue to be a community of immigrants dedicated to the main street small business concept, servicing the community, while continuing this unique shopping tradition.
Thank you for shopping the S. 9th Street Italian Market & for supporting small business!
