Frequently asked questions
What is the South Street Headhouse District?
The South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) is a business improvement district, or BID, which aims to provide a safer, cleaner, & well-managed community for the benefit of local business owners, residents, and visitors of the South Street area.
How do I get to the South Street Headhouse District?
The South Street Headhouse District is located on South Street, between Front and 11th Street, and along numbered streets from Lombard to Bainbridge Street, and down 4th Street from Lombard to Christian Streets. The historic Headhouse Shambles is located on 2nd and Pine.
We’re accessible via driving, cycling, public transit, and walking. For specific directions from your location, use our custom Google Maps Directions.
For more information, visit our How To Get Here page.
Is the SSHD the same thing as Fabric Row?
The South Street Headhouse District is not a fabric store, but Fabric Row & the historic businesses of South 4th Street are part of the SSHD’s commercial corridor. Check out our Directory for a full list of businesses on Fabric Row.
What is the Headhouse Shambles?
The Headhouse was built in 1805, and it served as the first volunteer fire house. The cupola holding the bell announced the opening of market days.
Shambles are market stalls used to provide shelter for merchants. The Headhouse Shambles were built around 1760.
The Headhouse Shambles, once known as New Market, is home to a year-round weekly Headhouse Farmers Market, nightly outdoor dining, and seasonal community events!
How can I stay informed about what's going on in the district?
To receive regular updates about the South Street Headhouse District & our on-going projects, you can join our monthly newsletter over on our Contact page.
We encourage you to attend our monthly board meetings at the South Street Off Center, as well as our public committee meetings.
Please check our events calendar on our Things To Do page for monthly meeting information & Google Meet links.
How do I get in touch with the SSHD?
Send us an email! You can also call us, fax us, send us snail mail, or DM us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok!
South Street Off Center:
407 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Office Address / Headhouse Shambles:
200 Pine Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Mailing Address:
PO Box 63675
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Office Phone: (215) 413-3713
Office Fax: (215) 627-7035