Construction set to begin on new Philadelphia produce market
Construction set to begin on new Philadelphia produce market
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia's new produce market will be built on what was once the grounds of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, waterfront property along the Delaware River that is being converted into a large industrial park.
Significant artifacts of the property's rich naval history remain. Notably, a graceful, arched airplane hanger will remain on the property near the new market as a historical landmark. Less artistic and attractive are naval housing units that still stand - but not for long.
Jim Storey, president of the Philadelphia Fresh Food Terminal Corp., told The Produce News Nov. 16 that the first step toward building the world's most modern produce market would begin with the demolition of the ghost town village in the naval yard. That demolition was scheduled to begin as early as Thanksgiving week, according to Mr. Storey.
When demolition is complete, work will begin to fill in the property with soil, and then that soil will be packed. Actual market construction should begin in early 2007, Mr. Storey said.
Significant artifacts of the property's rich naval history remain. Notably, a graceful, arched airplane hanger will remain on the property near the new market as a historical landmark. Less artistic and attractive are naval housing units that still stand - but not for long.
Jim Storey, president of the Philadelphia Fresh Food Terminal Corp., told The Produce News Nov. 16 that the first step toward building the world's most modern produce market would begin with the demolition of the ghost town village in the naval yard. That demolition was scheduled to begin as early as Thanksgiving week, according to Mr. Storey.
When demolition is complete, work will begin to fill in the property with soil, and then that soil will be packed. Actual market construction should begin in early 2007, Mr. Storey said.
