Haddington
Haddington
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | West Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19131, 19139 |
| Named for | Haddington, Scotland |
| Boundaries | Roughly Market Street to Haverford Avenue, 52nd Street to 63rd Street |
| Adjacent | Cobbs Creek, Overbrook, Carroll Park |
| Major streets | Market Street, 52nd Street, Haverford Avenue |
| Transit | Market-Frankford Line (52nd Street, 63rd Street stations), bus routes |
| Landmarks | 52nd Street commercial corridor |
Haddington is a neighborhood in West Philadelphia named for a town in Scotland. The neighborhood features working-class housing and access to the 52nd Street commercial corridor, one of West Philadelphia's main shopping districts.
History
[edit | edit source]Haddington developed as part of West Philadelphia's expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The neighborhood provided housing for working-class and middle-class families. Like many West Philadelphia neighborhoods, it experienced decline in the latter 20th century.
52nd Street
[edit | edit source]52nd Street is a major commercial corridor serving Haddington and surrounding neighborhoods:
- One of West Philadelphia's main shopping streets
- Local businesses and services
- Restaurants and food vendors
- African-American business district
- Mixed retail conditions
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Rowhouses predominant
- Mix of conditions
- Affordable prices
- Working-class homes
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- Working-class families
- African-American community
- Longtime residents
- Mix of owners and renters
Challenges
[edit | edit source]- Poverty in some areas
- Commercial vacancies
- Property conditions vary
- Crime concerns
Living in Haddington
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Near 52nd Street shopping
- Market-Frankford Line access
- Working-class community
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Market-Frankford Line: 52nd Street Station, 63rd Street Station
- SEPTA buses: 52
- 52nd Street: Main commercial corridor