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In Philadelphia PA exactly what year did High street become renamed as Market street offically?

Asked by silky1 (1510points) April 12th, 2011

I can’t seem to find an exact date.

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flutherother's avatar

Me neither, it was around 1800. That’s the best I can do. As you may know there is a book about the street.

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thorninmud's avatar

According to Wikipedia, the name was officially changed by ordinance in 1858.

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gailcalled's avatar

It was Market St. when I moved there in 1972.

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