Wister
Wister
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northwest Philadelphia / Germantown |
| ZIP code(s) | 19138 |
| Named for | Wister family (historic) |
| Boundaries | Roughly Wister Street to Chelten Avenue, Germantown Avenue to Wayne Avenue |
| Adjacent | Germantown, Mount Airy, Ogontz |
| Major streets | Germantown Avenue, Wister Street, Wayne Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA Regional Rail (Wister Station), bus routes |
| Landmarks | Historic Wister area, near Germantown |
Wister is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia on the border of Germantown, named for the Wister family who were prominent in colonial Philadelphia. The neighborhood has Regional Rail access and historic character.
History
[edit | edit source]The Wister family owned significant property in this area during colonial times. The neighborhood developed as part of Germantown's expansion and maintains connections to that community's historic heritage.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Mix of rowhouses and singles
- Victorian and early 20th-century homes
- Historic architecture in places
- Variable conditions
- Affordable to moderate prices
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class to middle-class families
- African-American community
- Near Germantown's historic district
- Mix of longtime and newer residents
Transportation
[edit | edit source]Wister Station provides Regional Rail access:
- Chestnut Hill West Line
- Connection to Center City
- Historic station area
Living in Wister
[edit | edit source]- Regional Rail access
- Historic character
- Near Germantown amenities
- Affordable housing
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA Regional Rail: Wister Station (Chestnut Hill West Line)
- SEPTA buses: 23, 53
- Germantown Avenue: Main corridor