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| q1 = Where is Olde Richmond? | |||
| a1 = Olde Richmond is in the River Wards, bounded roughly by Lehigh Avenue (south), Allegheny Avenue (north), Front Street (west), and the Delaware River (east). It represents the older, historic portion of the Port Richmond area. | |||
| q2 = What is the difference between Olde Richmond and Port Richmond? | |||
| a2 = Olde Richmond is the historic core of the broader Port Richmond area, featuring older housing stock and the original settlement. The "Olde" designation distinguishes this section from areas developed later in the Port Richmond neighborhood. | |||
| q3 = What is Aramingo Avenue? | |||
| a3 = Aramingo Avenue is a major commercial corridor serving Olde Richmond and Port Richmond. It's a car-oriented shopping strip with big-box retail, chain restaurants, auto dealerships, and shopping centers—different from traditional neighborhood main streets. | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:25, 23 December 2025
Olde Richmond
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | River Wards |
| ZIP code(s) | 19134, 19125 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Lehigh Avenue to Allegheny Avenue, Front Street to Delaware River |
| Adjacent | Port Richmond, Fishtown, Bridesburg |
| Major streets | Richmond Street, Allegheny Avenue, Aramingo Avenue |
| Transit | Market-Frankford Line (nearby), SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Aramingo Avenue shopping, near SugarHouse Casino |
Olde Richmond is a neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, representing the older, historic portion of the Port Richmond area. The neighborhood features working-class rowhouses and benefits from proximity to the Aramingo Avenue commercial corridor.
History
[edit | edit source]Olde Richmond was part of the original Richmond district, one of Philadelphia's industrial neighborhoods along the Delaware River. The "Olde" designation distinguishes this older section from areas developed later.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Brick rowhouses
- Working-class homes
- Older housing stock
- Affordable prices
- Mix of conditions
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class families
- Polish heritage community
- Longtime residents
- Strong neighborhood identity
Aramingo Avenue
[edit | edit source]The Aramingo Avenue corridor serves the neighborhood:
- Major shopping strip
- Big-box retail
- Restaurants and services
- Auto-oriented commercial
- Ikea (nearby in South Philadelphia)
Living in Olde Richmond
[edit | edit source]- Affordable rowhouses
- Near Aramingo shopping
- Working-class community
- River Wards character
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Market-Frankford Line: Nearby stations
- SEPTA buses: 25, 60
- Aramingo Avenue: Commercial corridor