Union Transfer, Music venue in Callowhill, Philadelphia, United States
Union Transfer is a music venue in Philadelphia, housed in a converted 19th-century industrial building that holds around 1,200 people. The room has stepped floor areas, a mezzanine level, four bars, and merchandise stands spread through the space.
The building opened in 1889 as a farmers market and later served as a baggage handling facility between 1918 and 1942. After years of disuse, it was restored and reopened as a music venue in 2011.
Union Transfer sits in the Northern Liberties neighborhood and draws music fans from across Philadelphia for both local and touring acts. The mix of shows keeps the room active most weeks of the year.
The main entrance is on Spring Garden Street, and clear signs inside help visitors move between the floor, mezzanine, and bar areas without confusion. Arriving early is a good idea if you want to find a spot on the mezzanine, which fills up quickly on busy nights.
The coat check inside the venue is named after Michelle Zauner, the musician behind Japanese Breakfast, who worked there before her band gained wide recognition. It is a small detail that many visitors walk past without realizing who she is.
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