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* '''SEPTA Trolleys:''' Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 | * '''SEPTA Trolleys:''' Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 | ||
* '''Bus Routes:''' 30, 31, 40 | * '''Bus Routes:''' 30, 31, 40 | ||
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| q1 = What is Powelton Village known for? | |||
| a1 = Powelton Village is known for its Victorian architecture, counterculture history from the 1960s-70s, and strong community organization. The neighborhood borders Drexel University but maintains a distinct character from institutional University City. | |||
| q2 = What happened with MOVE in Powelton Village? | |||
| a2 = Powelton Village was the site of the 1978 confrontation with MOVE, a radical organization. Police surrounded the MOVE house for over a year, culminating in a violent standoff that killed a police officer. (The 1985 MOVE bombing occurred in Cobbs Creek, a different neighborhood.) | |||
| q3 = What is the architecture like in Powelton Village? | |||
| a3 = Powelton Village features large Victorian houses with ornate details, front porches, and tree-lined streets. Many were built in the mid-19th century for wealthy Philadelphians and some have since been converted to apartments. | |||
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|description=Guide to Powelton Village, West Philadelphia's Victorian neighborhood near Drexel University. Historic architecture, counterculture history, and community character. | |description=Guide to Powelton Village, West Philadelphia's Victorian neighborhood near Drexel University. Historic architecture, counterculture history, and community character. | ||
|keywords=Powelton Village Philadelphia, West Philadelphia Victorian, Drexel University neighborhood, Philadelphia counterculture, MOVE Philadelphia | |keywords=Powelton Village Philadelphia, West Philadelphia Victorian, Drexel University neighborhood, Philadelphia counterculture, MOVE Philadelphia | ||
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[[Category:West Philadelphia]] | [[Category:West Philadelphia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:27, 23 December 2025
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | West Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19104 |
| Established | Mid-1800s |
| Boundaries | North: Spring Garden Street, South: Market Street, East: 32nd Street, West: 40th Street |
| Adjacent | University City, Mantua, Spring Garden |
| Major streets | Lancaster Avenue, Powelton Avenue, 34th Street |
| Transit | Market-Frankford Line (34th Street Station), SEPTA trolleys |
| Landmarks | Victorian architecture, Drexel University campus edge |
Powelton Village is a neighborhood in West Philadelphia known for its Victorian architecture and counterculture history. The neighborhood borders Drexel University and has a distinctive character mixing students, longtime residents, and community activists. Powelton Village's tree-lined streets and historic homes give it a different feel from the institutional development of adjacent University City.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]Victorian Development
[edit | edit source]Powelton Village developed in the mid-19th century as a prosperous residential neighborhood. Wealthy Philadelphians built large Victorian homes along tree-lined streets, creating a suburban retreat from Center City.
Counterculture Era
[edit | edit source]In the 1960s and 1970s, Powelton Village became known as a center of counterculture and political activism. The neighborhood attracted artists, activists, and alternative communities.
MOVE Confrontation
[edit | edit source]Powelton Village was the site of the 1978 confrontation with MOVE, a radical organization. Police surrounded the MOVE house for over a year, culminating in a violent standoff that killed a police officer.
Modern Era
[edit | edit source]Today, Powelton Village is:
- Mix of students and longtime residents
- Strong community organization
- Preserved Victorian architecture
- Resistance to university expansion
Character
[edit | edit source]Architecture
[edit | edit source]- Large Victorian houses
- Ornate details
- Front porches
- Tree-lined streets
- Some converted to apartments
Community
[edit | edit source]- Active civic association
- Community gardens
- Neighborhood events
- Progressive politics
Living in Powelton Village
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Victorian singles and twins
- Some apartment conversions
- Mix of rentals and owner-occupied
- Student housing presence
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- University students
- Long-term residents
- Faculty and staff
- Mixed incomes
Getting There
[edit | edit source]Public Transit
[edit | edit source]- Market-Frankford Line (The L): 34th Street Station
- SEPTA Trolleys: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus Routes: 30, 31, 40
See Also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Powelton Village Civic Association". Powelton Village Civic Association. Retrieved December 22, 2025