Preserve the Past, Enhance Our Future
Help Save & Improve the Historic
Head House Square & New Market
Our History is the History of America.
The New Market & Head House Conservancy was created by neighbors and local businesses to restore, preserve, and animate the historic Head House and Shambles in Philadelphia.
- Historic Significance: Head House Square, dating back to 1745, is home to Philadelphia’s oldest surviving public market and the nation’s oldest surviving firehouse completed in 1805, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
- Cultural Legacy: The area has been part of our city’s rich story since the start, with visitors as notable as George Washington. It continues to thrive with the Sunday Farmers’ Market, public programming, and special events.
- Urgent Restoration: The first phase of work included repointing brickwork, window replacement, roof repairs, restoration of the cupola woodwork, interior office space renovations, installation of a ground floor bathroom for special events, and restoration of the historic clock. Additional work will include repairs to the roof of the Shambles and improved walking surfaces.
- Community Revitalization: The project not only aims to restore these historic landmarks but also to update the information signs, illuminate the Head House, and modernize public spaces, creating a vibrant community hub for commerce and social gatherings.
- Engagement & Preservation: Through education, community involvement, and historic preservation, the Conservancy seeks to protect the legacy of Head House Square and New Market for future generations.
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