The Market's Place in Philadelphia
Today the market serves as a popular source for singular culinary treats and unique merchandise, and is listed with such Philadelphia tourist destinations as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. It is adjacent to two Marriott Hotels, a Hilton Garden Inn, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, SEPTA's Market East Station, the Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal, and another Philadelphia landmark, The Gallery at Market East mall. (gophila.com, 1998–2007)
Philbert the pig, a sculpture by Eric Berg, is the Market's mascot and donations made to this 'piggy bank' go to support healthy eating programs at The Food Trust (gophila.com, 1998–2007)
The market was a filming location for several major motion pictures including Trading Places and National Treasure. One of the market's stands, Tommy DiNic's Beef and Pork, was featured on Travel Channel shows Man v. Food and Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America.
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—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
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—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)