Angora
Angora
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | West Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19143 |
| Boundaries | Roughly 56th Street to 62nd Street, Baltimore Avenue to Chester Avenue |
| Adjacent | Cedar Park, Kingsessing, Cobbs Creek |
| Major streets | Baltimore Avenue, 58th Street, Chester Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA trolleys (34), bus routes |
| Landmarks | Angora Loop trolley terminus |
Angora is a small neighborhood in West Philadelphia known as the terminus of the Route 34 trolley line. The neighborhood has a working-class character and provides affordable housing options in outer West Philadelphia.
History
[edit | edit source]Angora developed as part of West Philadelphia's expansion in the early 20th century. The trolley line brought development to the area, and the neighborhood grew around the transportation connection.
Angora Loop
[edit | edit source]The Angora Loop is where the Route 34 trolley turns around:
- Trolley terminus since early 20th century
- Defines neighborhood identity
- Transit-oriented development historically
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Rowhouses and twins
- Working-class homes
- Affordable prices
- Mix of conditions
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class families
- African-American community
- Modest neighborhood
- Near larger shopping corridors
Living in Angora
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Trolley access to Center City
- Working-class community
- Near Baltimore Avenue
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA trolley: Route 34 (terminus)
- SEPTA buses: 52
- Baltimore Avenue: Main corridor