East Mount Airy
Appearance
East Mount Airy
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northwest Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19150 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Germantown Avenue to Stenton Avenue, Allens Lane to Cheltenham Avenue |
| Adjacent | West Mount Airy, Germantown, Cedarbrook |
| Major streets | Germantown Avenue, Stenton Avenue, Wadsworth Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA Regional Rail (Stenton Station), bus routes |
| Landmarks | Cliveden, Stenton |
East Mount Airy is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia east of Germantown Avenue. While sharing Mount Airy's general character, East Mount Airy has its own distinct community identity.
Historic Sites
East Mount Airy contains significant historic properties:
Cliveden
- Site of the Battle of Germantown (1777)
- Georgian mansion built 1763-1767
- National Trust for Historic Preservation site
- Still shows marks from American cannonballs
Stenton
- Colonial-era mansion (1730)
- Home of James Logan
- Historic house museum
- Georgian architecture
Character
Housing
- Mix of housing types
- Victorian and early 20th-century homes
- Stone and brick construction
- More varied than West Mount Airy
- More affordable prices
Community
- Diverse population
- Working-class to middle-class
- African-American community significant
- Mix of longtime and newer residents
Living in East Mount Airy
- Historic sites nearby
- Mix of housing options
- Regional Rail access
- Near Germantown Avenue shopping
Getting There
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Stenton Station (Chestnut Hill East Line)
- SEPTA buses: 23, 18
- Germantown Avenue: Main corridor