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Grassia's Italian Market Spice Company

Grassia's Italian Market Spice Company. Image provided by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

949 South 9th Street

This family business began in 1902 when Giovanni Grassia sold goods from a green cart pulled by a white horse. Today Grassia's is truly international, selling blends such as "Chinese Five Spice," "Crab Boil," and "Garam Masala" in addition to oregano, basil and garlic.

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