Whitman

Whitman

Type	Neighborhood
Location	South Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19148
Named for	Walt Whitman, poet
Boundaries	North: Oregon Avenue, South: Packer Avenue, East: Delaware River, West: Broad Street
Adjacent	Pennsport, South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Packer Park
Major streets	Oregon Avenue, Front Street, Packer Avenue
Transit	Broad Street Line (Oregon, Snyder stations), SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Walt Whitman Bridge approach, Delaware River waterfront

Whitman is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia named for poet Walt Whitman, who spent his final years across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey. The neighborhood is primarily residential, located between the Oregon Avenue commercial corridor and the sports complex to the south.

History

The neighborhood is named for Walt Whitman (1819-1892), the celebrated American poet who lived in Camden but had strong connections to Philadelphia. The Walt Whitman Bridge, connecting Philadelphia to New Jersey, also honors the poet.

Character

• Working-class rowhouses
• Residential character
• Proximity to sports complex
• Delaware River waterfront access

Sports Complex Proximity

Whitman is adjacent to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex:

• Easy access to Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, 76ers games
• Game-day traffic impacts
• Parking demand during events

Living in Whitman

• Affordable housing
• Working-class families
• Convenient to sports venues
• Delaware River access

Getting There

• Broad Street Line: Oregon Station
• SEPTA bus routes: 17, 29, 79
• I-95 and I-76 access nearby

See Also

• Pennsport
• South Philadelphia Sports Complex
• Packer Park
• South Philadelphia