Ogontz
Ogontz
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | North Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19138, 19141 |
| Named for | Ogontz School (historic) |
| Boundaries | Roughly 65th Avenue to Cheltenham Avenue, Broad Street to Stenton Avenue |
| Adjacent | Oak Lane, Olney, Logan |
| Major streets | Ogontz Avenue, Broad Street, 65th Avenue |
| Transit | Broad Street Line (Olney Transportation Center), bus routes |
| Landmarks | Ogontz Avenue commercial corridor |
Ogontz is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia near the city's northern boundary. The neighborhood takes its name from Ogontz Avenue and the historic Ogontz School that once operated in the area. It serves as a residential area with access to the Broad Street Line.
History
[edit | edit source]The neighborhood is named for the Ogontz School, a finishing school for women that operated in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name "Ogontz" itself came from a chief of the Ottawa people. The area developed as a residential neighborhood as Philadelphia expanded northward.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Rowhouses and twins
- Some single-family homes
- Brick construction
- Mix of conditions
- Affordable to moderate prices
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- Working-class and middle-class families
- African-American community
- Longtime residents
- Mix of owners and renters
Ogontz Avenue
[edit | edit source]Ogontz Avenue is the neighborhood's main commercial corridor:
- Local businesses and services
- Restaurants
- Neighborhood shopping
- Transit route
Living in Ogontz
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Transit accessible (Broad Street Line)
- Near city boundary
- Working-class to middle-class community
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Broad Street Line: Olney Transportation Center
- SEPTA buses: 18, 22, 26
- Ogontz Avenue: Main corridor