Head House Square, Historic market complex in Society Hill, Philadelphia, United States.
The Head House Square features a Georgian style firehouse structure connected to a long covered marketplace with brick pillars and gabled roof.
Built in 1804 under merchant Joseph Wetherill's financial support, the Head House stands as the oldest remaining firehouse structure in the United States.
The marketplace holds a farmers' market every Sunday from May through December, continuing a tradition that began in the colonial period.
Twenty-two restored historic properties surround the square, which includes cobblestone streets and a park accessible to visitors throughout the year.
The original market structure, known as the Shambles, contained sixteen stalls formed by two parallel rows of brick pillars supporting an arched ceiling.
Location: Pennsylvania
Architects: John Haviland
GPS coordinates: 39.94222,-75.14611
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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