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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Torresdale
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Far Northeast Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19114, 19136
| named_for = Torresdale estate
| boundaries = Roughly Pennypack Creek to Bucks County line, Delaware River to Roosevelt Boulevard
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Holmesburg]], [[Bensalem Township]]
| major_streets = Torresdale Avenue, State Road, Academy Road
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail (Torresdale Station), bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Holy Family University, Glen Foerd estate
}}

'''Torresdale''' is a neighborhood in the far [[Northeast Philadelphia]] along the Delaware River, near the Bucks County border. The area has a suburban character and is home to Holy Family University and the historic Glen Foerd estate.

== History ==

Torresdale developed from estates and farmland, retaining a more open character than inner neighborhoods. The name comes from the Torresdale estate. Development accelerated in the 20th century but maintained larger lots and a suburban feel.

== Holy Family University ==

'''Holy Family University''' is located in Torresdale:
* Catholic university
* Founded 1954
* Undergraduate and graduate programs
* Nursing and education programs notable
* Campus in residential setting

== Glen Foerd ==

'''Glen Foerd on the Delaware''' is a historic estate:
* Victorian mansion (1850s)
* Delaware River frontage
* Public tours available
* Events and programs
* Gardens and grounds

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Single-family homes
* Larger lots
* Suburban character
* Mix of older and newer homes
* Higher prices than inner Northeast

=== Community ===
* Middle-class families
* Quieter atmosphere
* Near Bucks County
* River access

== Living in Torresdale ==

* Suburban character
* University nearby
* Delaware River access
* Regional Rail service
* Near city boundary

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA Regional Rail:''' Torresdale Station (Trenton Line)
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 84
* '''I-95:''' Nearby access
* '''Near:''' Bucks County

== See Also ==

* [[Holmesburg]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]

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