Cedarbrook

Type	Neighborhood
Location	Northwest Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19150
Named for	Cedar Brook (stream)
Boundaries	Roughly Cheltenham Avenue to Stenton Avenue, Ogontz Avenue to city line
Adjacent	Mount Airy, Olney, Oak Lane, Cheltenham Township
Major streets	Cheltenham Avenue, Stenton Avenue, Ogontz Avenue
Transit	SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Cedarbrook Plaza, near Philadelphia city line

Cedarbrook is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia near the city's northern boundary with Cheltenham Township. The neighborhood developed in the mid-20th century and has a suburban character with single-family homes.

History

Cedarbrook was developed primarily after World War II, transforming from open land to residential neighborhood. The area attracted middle-class families, particularly African-American families seeking homeownership in the mid-to-late 20th century.

Character

Housing

Single-family homes
Split-levels and colonials
Larger lots
Well-maintained properties
Mid-century construction

Demographics

Middle-class families
African-American community
Homeowners predominant
Stable neighborhood

Cedarbrook Plaza

Cedarbrook Plaza is the neighborhood's main shopping area:

Strip shopping center
Grocery stores
Retail and services
Neighborhood commercial center

Living in Cedarbrook

Single-family homes
Suburban feel
Near city boundary
Middle-class community

Getting There

SEPTA buses: 22, 28, 70
Cheltenham Avenue: Border with Montgomery County
Car: Common transportation mode