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== Frequently Asked Questions == | |||
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|q1=What is Oxford Circle? | |||
|a1=Oxford Circle is both a neighborhood and a traffic circle in Northeast Philadelphia. The traffic circle, where Oxford Avenue meets Roosevelt Boulevard, gives the neighborhood its name. The circle is a major junction point and has defined the area's commercial character since the mid-20th century. | |||
|q2=Is Oxford Circle Near Northeast or Far Northeast? | |||
|a2=Oxford Circle sits at the transition between the Near Northeast and Far Northeast. It has characteristics of both: rowhouse density like the Near Northeast but also some single-family homes and strip commercial development typical of the Far Northeast. Geographically, it's roughly in the middle of the overall Northeast region. | |||
|q3=What happened to the Jewish community in Oxford Circle? | |||
|a3=Oxford Circle was home to a significant Jewish population from the 1950s through 1980s, with synagogues, Jewish businesses, and community institutions. Like much of Northeast Philadelphia, demographic shifts led many Jewish families to move to the suburbs. The neighborhood is now diverse, with growing Asian American and Latino communities. | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:04, 24 December 2025
Oxford Circle
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19111, 19149 |
| Named for | Traffic circle at Oxford Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard |
| Boundaries | Roughly Rising Sun Avenue to Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard to Castor Avenue |
| Adjacent | Mayfair, Bustleton, Feltonville, Lawncrest |
| Major streets | Roosevelt Boulevard, Oxford Avenue, Castor Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA bus routes along Roosevelt Boulevard |
| Landmarks | Oxford Circle (the traffic circle), Northeast commercial strips |
Oxford Circle is a neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia named for the traffic circle where Oxford Avenue meets Roosevelt Boulevard. The neighborhood serves as a transitional area between the lower and far Northeast, featuring a mix of housing types and serving as a commercial crossroads.
Oxford Circle
[edit | edit source]The Oxford Circle traffic circle is a significant junction:
- Where Roosevelt Boulevard meets Oxford Avenue
- Major traffic convergence point
- Defines the neighborhood's identity
- Commercial activity around the circle
History
[edit | edit source]Oxford Circle developed in the early-to-mid 20th century as Northeast Philadelphia expanded. The intersection of major roads made it a natural commercial center. The neighborhood attracted working-class and middle-class families seeking affordable homeownership.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Brick rowhouses
- Semi-detached homes
- Mix of older and mid-century construction
- Affordable prices
- Some apartment buildings
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- Working-class and middle-class families
- Diverse population
- Asian American community (growing)
- Latino community
- Mix of longtime and newer residents
Commercial Areas
[edit | edit source]- Roosevelt Boulevard retail
- Castor Avenue shopping
- Oxford Avenue businesses
- Variety of ethnic restaurants and stores
Living in Oxford Circle
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Commercial convenience
- Bus transit accessible
- Near Northeast amenities
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA buses: R, 14, 24, 67
- Roosevelt Boulevard: Major thoroughfare
- Central location in Northeast