Parkwood Manor

Type	Neighborhood
Location	Far Northeast Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19115
Boundaries	Roughly Red Lion Road to Byberry Road, Roosevelt Boulevard to Bustleton Avenue
Adjacent	Bustleton, Somerton, Byberry
Major streets	Red Lion Road, Roosevelt Boulevard, Grant Avenue
Transit	SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Suburban-style development, near Roosevelt Mall

Parkwood Manor is a residential neighborhood in the Far Northeast featuring post-World War II suburban-style development. The neighborhood has a planned, suburban character typical of Far Northeast Philadelphia.

History

Parkwood Manor was developed in the post-WWII housing boom that transformed Northeast Philadelphia from farmland to residential suburbs. The neighborhood attracted young families seeking new construction homes.

Character

Housing

Single-family homes
Split-levels and ranches
Planned development
Suburban lots
Mid-century construction

Community

Middle-class families
Suburban lifestyle
Car-dependent
Residential focus

Living in Parkwood Manor

Suburban homes
Near shopping centers
Car necessary
Quiet residential

Getting There

SEPTA buses: 14, 58
Roosevelt Boulevard: Major arterial
Car: Primary transportation