Dickinson Narrows

Dickinson Narrows

Type	Neighborhood
Location	South Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19148
Boundaries	Roughly Oregon Avenue to the Delaware River, Broad Street to Delaware Avenue
Adjacent	Pennsport, Whitman, South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Major streets	Dickinson Street, Oregon Avenue, Front Street
Transit	SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Delaware River waterfront, FDR Park access

Dickinson Narrows is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River waterfront. The neighborhood takes its name from Dickinson Street, which narrows as it approaches the river. The area features working-class housing and access to riverfront developments and FDR Park.

History

Dickinson Narrows developed as part of South Philadelphia's expansion toward the Delaware River. The neighborhood housed workers in nearby industries and has maintained a working-class character.

Character

Housing

• Rowhouses predominant
• Working-class homes
• Affordable prices
• Mix of conditions
• Some new development near waterfront

Community

• Working-class families
• Longtime residents
• Italian-American heritage
• Near stadium district

Waterfront Access

• Near Delaware River waterfront developments
• Access to FDR Park
• Trails and recreation
• Development pressure from waterfront projects

Living in Dickinson Narrows

• Affordable housing
• Near waterfront
• Working-class community
• Access to FDR Park
• Stadium district nearby

Getting There

• SEPTA buses: 17, 68
• Near: Delaware River waterfront
• Near: FDR Park and Sports Complex

See Also

• Pennsport
• Whitman
• South Philadelphia