North Philadelphia

Neighborhoods:

Allegheny West: A neighborhood in the North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, it is named after an association formed by Pep Boys and Tasty Baking Company, among others, and the community bordering East Falls, Strawberry Mansion and Germantown. Its location is in the vicinity of Allegheny Avenue on the western side of Broad Street.

Strawberry Mansion: Located east of Fairmount Park, it is bounded by 33rd Street in the west, 29th Street in the east, Lehigh Ave to the north, and Oxford Street in the South. Formerly known as Summerville, the neighborhood takes its name from a house known as Strawberry Mansion, at one time housing a restaurant known for Strawberries and Cream. Strawberry Mansion was home to a number of Philadelphia’s wealthiest families in the 19th Century along with Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. The John Coltrane House is designated a National Historic Landmark. Strawberry Mansion has also been home to horses and urban cowboys for generations. The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club provides activities and support to neighborhood kids in the struggling area.

Hunting Park: Like many North Philadelphia neighborhoods, it grew mainly in the 1920s and 1940s. The neighborhood’s namesake is large park which is a regular location for recreation for many in the area.

Schools

Elementary/Middle

High School

Thomas Fitzsimmons High
Rhodes High
Strawberry Mansion High

Other Attractions

Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Houses of Worship: