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| q1 = What is Pennsport known for? | |||
| a1 = Pennsport is known for its deep Mummers tradition, with many Mummers clubs based in the neighborhood. It's also one of Philadelphia's oldest settlements, with Swedish colonial roots and a strong Irish-American heritage. | |||
| q2 = What is the Mummers Museum? | |||
| a2 = The Mummers Museum at 1100 South 2nd Street celebrates Philadelphia's unique Mummers tradition with costumes, memorabilia, and the history of the New Year's Day parade. It's a community gathering space and cultural institution. | |||
| q3 = What is Two Street? | |||
| a3 = "Two Street" (2nd Street) is the heart of Mummers culture in Pennsport. After the official New Year's Day parade ends, Mummers continue celebrations on Two Street, making it a legendary party destination. | |||
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|description=Guide to Pennsport, South Philadelphia's historic Swedish-settlement neighborhood with strong Mummers tradition and working-class character. | |description=Guide to Pennsport, South Philadelphia's historic Swedish-settlement neighborhood with strong Mummers tradition and working-class character. | ||
|keywords=Pennsport Philadelphia, Mummers Museum, South Philadelphia, Irish Philadelphia | |keywords=Pennsport Philadelphia, Mummers Museum, South Philadelphia, Irish Philadelphia | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 23 December 2025
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | South Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19148 |
| Established | 1600s (Swedish settlement) |
| Boundaries | North: Washington Avenue, South: Oregon Avenue, East: Delaware River, West: 4th Street |
| Adjacent | Queen Village, Whitman, South Philadelphia Sports Complex |
| Major streets | 2nd Street, Oregon Avenue, Passyunk Avenue |
| Transit | Broad Street Line (Oregon Station), SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Mummers Museum, historic rowhouses |
Pennsport is a historic neighborhood in South Philadelphia, one of the oldest settled areas in Pennsylvania. Originally a Swedish settlement predating William Penn's arrival, Pennsport developed as an Irish-American working-class neighborhood and remains a tight-knit community with strong Mummers tradition.
History
[edit | edit source]Swedish Settlement
[edit | edit source]The area was settled by Swedish colonists in the 1600s, making it one of the oldest European settlements in Pennsylvania.
Irish Community
[edit | edit source]Pennsport became predominantly Irish-American in the 19th century, establishing the community character that persists today.
Mummers Tradition
[edit | edit source]Many Mummers clubs are based in Pennsport, and the neighborhood has deep connections to Philadelphia's New Year's Day parade tradition.
Character
[edit | edit source]- Working-class rowhouses
- Tight-knit community
- Multi-generational families
- Mummers culture
- Local taverns and clubs
Mummers Museum
[edit | edit source]The Mummers Museum at 1100 South 2nd Street celebrates the Mummers tradition:
- Costumes and memorabilia
- History of the parade
- Community gathering space
Living in Pennsport
[edit | edit source]- Affordable rowhouses
- Strong community identity
- Family-oriented
- Less gentrified than Queen Village
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Broad Street Line: Oregon Station
- SEPTA bus routes: 29, 79
- Delaware River waterfront access