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The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad’s Terminal Station served passengers from 1893-1984. Its train shed, a masterpiece of Joseph H. Wilson, was an engineering feat reflecting an era when railroads competed to build terminals that were both functional and beautiful. The market below the shed descended from colonial-era outdoor markets and began operations in 1892.
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