Burholme

Burholme

Type	Neighborhood
Location	Northeast Philadelphia / Northwest Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19111
Named for	Burholme estate
Boundaries	Roughly Central Avenue to Cottman Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue to Pennypack Park
Adjacent	Fox Chase, Oxford Circle, Lawncrest
Major streets	Rising Sun Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Central Avenue
Transit	SEPTA Regional Rail (Fox Chase Line), bus routes
Landmarks	Burholme Park, Ryerss Museum

Burholme is a neighborhood at the border of Northeast Philadelphia and Northwest Philadelphia, known for Burholme Park and the Ryerss Museum. The neighborhood has a suburban character with access to green space and Regional Rail service.

Burholme Park

Burholme Park is the neighborhood's centerpiece:

• 50-acre park
• Recreation facilities
• Playgrounds
• Athletic fields
• Dog park

Ryerss Museum

The Ryerss Museum and Library is located in Burholme Park:

• Victorian mansion
• Eclectic collection of art and artifacts
• Free admission
• Asian art and decorative objects
• Historic architecture

History

Burholme takes its name from the Ryerss estate, later donated to the city. The surrounding neighborhood developed in the 20th century, transforming from farmland to residential area.

Character

Housing

• Mix of rowhouses and singles
• Twins and duplexes
• Mid-century construction
• Moderate prices
• Tree-lined streets

Community

• Working-class to middle-class families
• Diverse demographics
• Near park and green space
• Quieter atmosphere

Living in Burholme

• Park access
• Regional Rail service
• Mix of housing types
• Near Fox Chase amenities

Getting There

• SEPTA Regional Rail: Fox Chase Line stations nearby
• SEPTA buses: 24, 70
• Rising Sun Avenue: Main corridor

See Also

• Fox Chase
• Oxford Circle
• Northeast Philadelphia
• Northwest Philadelphia