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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Cedarbrook
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Northwest Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19150
| named_for = Cedar Brook (stream)
| boundaries = Roughly Cheltenham Avenue to Stenton Avenue, Ogontz Avenue to city line
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Mount Airy]], [[Olney]], [[Oak Lane]], [[Cheltenham Township]]
| major_streets = Cheltenham Avenue, Stenton Avenue, Ogontz Avenue
| transit = SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Cedarbrook Plaza, near Philadelphia city line
}}

'''Cedarbrook''' is a neighborhood in [[Northwest Philadelphia]] near the city's northern boundary with Cheltenham Township. The neighborhood developed in the mid-20th century and has a suburban character with single-family homes.

== History ==

Cedarbrook was developed primarily after World War II, transforming from open land to residential neighborhood. The area attracted middle-class families, particularly African-American families seeking homeownership in the mid-to-late 20th century.

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Single-family homes
* Split-levels and colonials
* Larger lots
* Well-maintained properties
* Mid-century construction

=== Demographics ===
* Middle-class families
* African-American community
* Homeowners predominant
* Stable neighborhood

== Cedarbrook Plaza ==

'''Cedarbrook Plaza''' is the neighborhood's main shopping area:
* Strip shopping center
* Grocery stores
* Retail and services
* Neighborhood commercial center

== Living in Cedarbrook ==

* Single-family homes
* Suburban feel
* Near city boundary
* Middle-class community

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' 22, 28, 70
* '''Cheltenham Avenue:''' Border with Montgomery County
* '''Car:''' Common transportation mode

== See Also ==

* [[Mount Airy]]
* [[Oak Lane]]
* [[Olney]]
* [[Northwest Philadelphia]]

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