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{{Infobox Neighborhood | name = Dickinson Narrows | type = Neighborhood | location = South Philadelphia | zip_codes = 19148 | boundaries = Roughly Oregon Avenue to the Delaware River, Broad Street to Delaware Avenue | adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Pennsport]], [[Whitman]], [[South Philadelphia Sports Complex]] | major_streets = Dickinson Street, Oregon Avenue, Front Street | transit = SEPTA bus routes | notable_landmarks = Delaware River waterfront, FDR Park access }} '''Dickinson Narrows''' is a neighborhood in [[South Philadelphia]] near the Delaware River waterfront. The neighborhood takes its name from Dickinson Street, which narrows as it approaches the river. The area features working-class housing and access to riverfront developments and FDR Park. == History == Dickinson Narrows developed as part of South Philadelphia's expansion toward the Delaware River. The neighborhood housed workers in nearby industries and has maintained a working-class character. == Character == === Housing === * Rowhouses predominant * Working-class homes * Affordable prices * Mix of conditions * Some new development near waterfront === Community === * Working-class families * Longtime residents * Italian-American heritage * Near stadium district == Waterfront Access == * Near Delaware River waterfront developments * Access to FDR Park * Trails and recreation * Development pressure from waterfront projects == Living in Dickinson Narrows == * Affordable housing * Near waterfront * Working-class community * Access to FDR Park * Stadium district nearby == Getting There == * '''SEPTA buses:''' 17, 68 * '''Near:''' Delaware River waterfront * '''Near:''' FDR Park and Sports Complex {{FAQ | q1 = Where is Dickinson Narrows? | a1 = Dickinson Narrows is in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River waterfront, bounded roughly by Oregon Avenue, the Delaware River, Broad Street, and Delaware Avenue. It takes its name from Dickinson Street, which narrows as it approaches the river. | q2 = What is Dickinson Narrows like? | a2 = Dickinson Narrows is a working-class residential neighborhood with rowhouses, Italian-American heritage, and access to the Delaware River waterfront and FDR Park. It's more affordable than many South Philadelphia neighborhoods. | q3 = Is Dickinson Narrows near the stadiums? | a3 = Yes, Dickinson Narrows is relatively close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and FDR Park. Residents can easily access the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers venues. }} == See Also == * [[Pennsport]] * [[Whitman]] * [[South Philadelphia]] {{#seo: |title=Dickinson Narrows Philadelphia - South Philadelphia Waterfront Neighborhood |description=Guide to Dickinson Narrows, a working-class South Philadelphia neighborhood near the Delaware River waterfront. |keywords=Dickinson Narrows Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, Delaware River, Philadelphia neighborhoods |type=Article }} [[Category:Neighborhoods]] [[Category:South Philadelphia]]
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