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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

Development

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

Spring Garden has experienced significant change:

Redevelopment along Spring Garden Street
New apartment construction
Conversion of industrial buildings
Rising property values

Eastern State Penitentiary

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

Architecture

Victorian rowhouses
Some brownstones
New apartment buildings
Industrial conversions
Mix of historic and modern

Atmosphere

Urban residential
Close to Center City
Near cultural institutions
Transit accessible

Living in Spring Garden

Housing

Rowhouses (historic)
Modern apartment buildings
Converted lofts
Range of price points

Demographics

Young professionals
Students
Downtown workers
Mix of incomes

Getting There

Public Transit

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

Walking distance to Center City
Adjacent to Northern Liberties
Near Fairmount Park

Template:FAQ

References

↑ "Eastern State Penitentiary". Visit Philadelphia. Retrieved December 22, 2025

[visitphilly-1] "Eastern State Penitentiary". Visit Philadelphia. Retrieved December 22, 2025

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 * Adjacent to Northern Liberties
 * Near Fairmount Park
+{{FAQ
+| 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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