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Latest revision as of 16:19, 23 December 2025

Lawndale
TypeNeighborhood
LocationNortheast Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)19111
BoundariesRoughly Rising Sun Avenue to Rhawn Street, Roosevelt Boulevard to 5th Street
AdjacentLawncrest, Oxford Circle, Burholme
Major streetsRising Sun Avenue, Lawndale Street, Roosevelt Boulevard
TransitSEPTA bus routes
LandmarksNear Roosevelt Boulevard

Lawndale is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia characterized by rowhouses and working-class housing. The neighborhood sits near Roosevelt Boulevard and provides access to shopping along Rising Sun Avenue.

Character

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Housing

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  • Brick rowhouses
  • Twins
  • Working-class homes
  • Affordable prices

Community

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  • Working-class families
  • Diverse demographics
  • Longtime residents

Living in Lawndale

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  • Affordable housing
  • Near Rising Sun Avenue shopping
  • Bus transit access
  • Working-class community

Getting There

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  • SEPTA buses: 18, 24
  • Rising Sun Avenue: Commercial corridor
  • Roosevelt Boulevard: Nearby access

See Also

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