This photo album is part of the blog series, A Philly Foodie Explores Local History, which connects Philadelphia history with food-related treasures uncovered in the archive of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

The final entry in this series explores Reading Terminal Market, a popular foodie fixture whose history reflects the massive changes in American food production and distribution throughout the 20th century. This album highlights an incredible collection of 1940s photographs, a 1999 market magazine, and 2005 market brochure at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. These provide a lively view of the market’s past, and illustrate the Market's dynamism when paired with current photographs. After peering into the history of Reading Terminal Market, you might be inspired to visit in person - and you should!