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| q1 = Where is Spring Garden in Philadelphia? | |||
| a1 = Spring Garden is on the northern edge of Center City, bounded roughly by Girard Avenue (north), Vine Street (south), 6th Street (east), and Broad Street (west). It borders Northern Liberties, Fairmount, and Logan Square. | |||
| q2 = What is Eastern State Penitentiary? | |||
| a2 = Eastern State Penitentiary is a historic prison-turned-museum at 22nd and Fairmount Avenue. Opened in 1829, it was once the most famous prison in the world and held Al Capone. It's now a museum and hosts the famous "Terror Behind the Walls" Halloween event. | |||
| q3 = Is Spring Garden a good neighborhood? | |||
| a3 = Spring Garden is a transitional neighborhood with Victorian architecture, new apartment developments, and good transit access. It's popular with young professionals and offers more affordable options than neighboring Fairmount while still being walkable to Center City. | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:18, 23 December 2025
Spring Garden
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | North Philadelphia / Center City border |
| ZIP code(s) | 19123, 19130 |
| Named for | Spring Garden Street |
| Boundaries | North: Girard Avenue, South: Vine Street, East: 6th Street, West: Broad Street |
| Adjacent | Northern Liberties, Fairmount, Callowhill, Logan Square |
| Major streets | Spring Garden Street, 13th Street, Broad Street |
| Transit | Broad Street Line (Spring Garden Station), Market-Frankford Line (Spring Garden Station) |
| Landmarks | Eastern State Penitentiary, Spring Garden Street Bridge |
Spring Garden is a neighborhood on the northern edge of Center City, Philadelphia, featuring a mix of Victorian architecture and modern development. The neighborhood is named for Spring Garden Street, one of Philadelphia's major crosstown thoroughfares. Eastern State Penitentiary, the historic prison-turned-museum, anchors the neighborhood's western end.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]Development
[edit | edit source]Spring Garden developed in the mid-19th century as Philadelphia expanded northward. The area was incorporated as a separate district before consolidation with Philadelphia in 1854. Victorian rowhouses lined the streets, home to middle-class and working-class families.
Modern Era
[edit | edit source]Spring Garden has experienced significant change:
- Redevelopment along Spring Garden Street
- New apartment construction
- Conversion of industrial buildings
- Rising property values
Eastern State Penitentiary
[edit | edit source]Eastern State Penitentiary is Spring Garden's most famous landmark:
- Operated as prison 1829-1971
- Now a museum and historic site
- Famous inmates included Al Capone
- Terror Behind the Walls Halloween attraction
- National Historic Landmark
Character
[edit | edit source]Architecture
[edit | edit source]- Victorian rowhouses
- Some brownstones
- New apartment buildings
- Industrial conversions
- Mix of historic and modern
Atmosphere
[edit | edit source]- Urban residential
- Close to Center City
- Near cultural institutions
- Transit accessible
Living in Spring Garden
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Rowhouses (historic)
- Modern apartment buildings
- Converted lofts
- Range of price points
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- Young professionals
- Students
- Downtown workers
- Mix of incomes
Getting There
[edit | edit source]Public Transit
[edit | edit source]- Broad Street Line (The B): Spring Garden Station
- Market-Frankford Line (The L): Spring Garden Station
- SEPTA Bus Routes: 2, 4, 7, 32, 43, 48
The neighborhood's transit access is excellent with both subway lines.
Location
[edit | edit source]- Walking distance to Center City
- Adjacent to Northern Liberties
- Near Fairmount Park
See Also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Eastern State Penitentiary". Visit Philadelphia. Retrieved December 22, 2025