“Having recently marked its 100th Anniversary, Pier 5 stands as an active symbol of Philadelphia’s legendary waterfront. It keeps sacred the stories of its past, reflects the positive values of change, and looks forward to the promises of the future. Pier 5 and its predecessors have served the city as a place of innovation, a center of business, a gateway to fun, and a place to call home. Pier 5 and the rest of the Center City waterfront now anticipate the next century with hope and expectation. The area embraces change, while holding tight to its history, and thereby inspiring future generations.”

— BETWEEN THE RIVER AND THE CITY: A Celebration of the History

of Pier 5 and its Vibrant Neighborhood

by Mary Offenback of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania