Prussian Street Arcade is more than a name. It’s a tribute to the past and a celebration of small business, creative hustle, and community in the present.

With a memorable name like ours, we get this question a lot!

Our original location sits on Main Street in Manheim, Pennsylvania , but that wasn’t always its name. Up until 1923, it was known as Prussian Street, a nod to the town’s deep-rooted German heritage.

When we opened our store, we chose to honor that legacy — and to redefine the shopping experience in the process.

And what about “Arcade”?

The word arcade doesn’t just mean flashing lights and pinball machines. Historically, an arcade is:

“an arched, covered passageway lined with shops — or a building that includes many shops under one roof.”

That’s exactly what we are:
A curated indoor marketplace, home to hundreds of independent merchants, artists, and vintage pickers — all under one shared roof.

A Note From The Owners:

Prussian Street Arcade stores comprise 15,000 square feet of market space with a bright and open atmosphere. We feature hundreds of boutique makers and curators in spaces large and small.

You’ll love this one-of-a-kind Boutique Shopping Experience. From hand-poured candles to live-edge furniture, vintage clothing to home goods collections, you’ll find the most unique, high-quality wares.

We invite you to spend a day browsing the multiplicitous collections in our stores — and while you’re here, take a moment to immerse yourself in the stories of our amazing merchants. You’ll leave inspired with the magic of creativity.

Welcome to the neighborhood, we can’t wait to meet you.

P.S.

Meet Our Team

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    Susan Ferrari

    Partner, Creative Director

    As a maker and retailer, Susan built a following of thousands of customers who supported her clothing design boutique. As a user of Instagram for commerce since IG’s early days, she excels at connecting with people across the country looking for something unique. She is the primary curator, and designer of the brand aesthetic and message.

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    Michael Ferrari

    Partner, Operations Director

    Michael has been in the organizational creative field for over a decade. As a freelance marketing consultant, he helped small to medium sized brands develop content to reach their core audiences. His project management experience was the perfect proving ground for his new role with Prussian Street overseeing teams, facilities, strategy and processes.

Join Prussian Street Arcade!

 

Are you a unique, high quality maker or curator?

We are always adding to our amazing community of merchants. We know you love to share your fantastic goods and wares — your ideas brought to life! From curated and vintage collections, to handmade items, we are looking for entrepreneurs with a unique vision, and creativity as their heartbeat.

If this is you, go on and apply to become a merchant in a Prussian Street Arcade store.