W.C. Fields (1880 - 1946)
American comedian raised in Philadelphia, noted for his irreverent wit. Starting out as a vaudeville juggler, he won enduring fame on screen and radio. He was in over 40 motion pictures, 1915-44. As a lad, he worked for a time at Strawbridge's here.
Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and N. 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
