Editing Queen Village (section)

== Dining and Shopping ==

Queen Village has neighborhood-scale commercial activity:

* '''Famous 4th Street Delicatessen''' - Jewish deli tradition
* Local cafes along 2nd Street
* South Street restaurants (adjacent)
* Small shops and boutiques

{{FAQ
| q1 = Why is it called Queen Village?
| a1 = Queen Village is named for Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), who ruled Sweden when Swedish colonists established settlements in the area in the 1640s. It was the first European settlement in what became Pennsylvania, predating William Penn.
| q2 = What is Gloria Dei Church?
| a2 = Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church is the oldest church in Pennsylvania, founded in 1677 with the current building completed in 1700. It's a National Historic Landmark and active Episcopal parish with colonial-era gravestones in its cemetery.
| q3 = What is the Shot Tower?
| a3 = The Sparks Shot Tower (1808) is a 142-foot brick tower where lead shot was manufactured by dropping molten lead from the top. One of few surviving shot towers in America, it's now surrounded by a park.
| q4 = Where is Queen Village?
| a4 = Queen Village is in South Philadelphia, bounded by South Street (north), Washington Avenue (south), Front Street (east), and 6th Street (west). It borders Society Hill to the north and Bella Vista to the west.
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