Angora

Angora

Type	Neighborhood
Location	West Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19143
Boundaries	Roughly 56th Street to 62nd Street, Baltimore Avenue to Chester Avenue
Adjacent	Cedar Park, Kingsessing, Cobbs Creek
Major streets	Baltimore Avenue, 58th Street, Chester Avenue
Transit	SEPTA trolleys (34), bus routes
Landmarks	Angora Loop trolley terminus

Angora is a small neighborhood in West Philadelphia known as the terminus of the Route 34 trolley line. The neighborhood has a working-class character and provides affordable housing options in outer West Philadelphia.

History

Angora developed as part of West Philadelphia's expansion in the early 20th century. The trolley line brought development to the area, and the neighborhood grew around the transportation connection.

Angora Loop

The Angora Loop is where the Route 34 trolley turns around:

• Trolley terminus since early 20th century
• Defines neighborhood identity
• Transit-oriented development historically

Character

Housing

• Rowhouses and twins
• Working-class homes
• Affordable prices
• Mix of conditions

Community

• Working-class families
• African-American community
• Modest neighborhood
• Near larger shopping corridors

Living in Angora

• Affordable housing
• Trolley access to Center City
• Working-class community
• Near Baltimore Avenue

Getting There

• SEPTA trolley: Route 34 (terminus)
• SEPTA buses: 52
• Baltimore Avenue: Main corridor

See Also

• Cedar Park
• Kingsessing
• West Philadelphia