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| q1 = What is Market East in Philadelphia? | |||
| a1 = Market East is the commercial district along Market Street between City Hall and 8th Street. It's a major transit hub home to Reading Terminal Market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and Fashion District Philadelphia shopping center. | |||
| q2 = Where is Reading Terminal Market? | |||
| a2 = Reading Terminal Market is located at 12th and Arch Streets in Market East. The historic public market has operated since 1893 and features over 80 vendors selling fresh food, prepared meals, and local specialties. | |||
| q3 = What is Fashion District Philadelphia? | |||
| a3 = Fashion District Philadelphia (formerly The Gallery) is a shopping center on Market Street between 9th and 11th Streets. It reopened in 2019 after major renovations with retail, dining, and entertainment including a movie theater. | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:18, 23 December 2025
Market East
| Type | Commercial District |
|---|---|
| Location | Center City |
| ZIP code(s) | 19107 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Market Street to Arch Street, 8th Street to City Hall |
| Adjacent | Chinatown, Old City, Washington Square West |
| Major streets | Market Street, 10th Street, 11th Street |
| Transit | Market-Frankford Line, SEPTA Regional Rail (Jefferson Station), Patco |
| Landmarks | Reading Terminal Market, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Fashion District |
Market East is a commercial district in Center City Philadelphia centered on Market Street between City Hall and 8th Street. The area serves as a major retail and transit hub, anchored by Reading Terminal Market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and the Fashion District Philadelphia shopping center.
Character
[edit | edit source]Market East is primarily commercial rather than residential:
- Major transit connections
- Shopping and retail
- Convention center traffic
- Office buildings
- Historic architecture mixed with modern development
Major Destinations
[edit | edit source]Reading Terminal Market
[edit | edit source]- Historic public market since 1893
- Local vendors and restaurants
- Major tourist destination
- Diverse food options
Pennsylvania Convention Center
[edit | edit source]- Major convention and trade show facility
- Connected to hotels
- Economic driver for Center City
- Events throughout the year
Fashion District Philadelphia
[edit | edit source]- Retail and entertainment complex
- Opened 2019 (replaced The Gallery)
- Shopping, dining, entertainment
- AMC movie theater
Transit Hub
[edit | edit source]Market East is a major transit convergence point:
- Jefferson Station: All Regional Rail lines
- Market-Frankford Line: 8th, 11th-12th, 13th stations
- PATCO: Connection to New Jersey
- Bus routes: Numerous lines
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA Regional Rail: Jefferson Station (all lines)
- Market-Frankford Line: Multiple stations
- PATCO: To New Jersey
- Walking: Central Center City location