East Mount Airy
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
[edit | edit source]East Mount Airy contains significant historic properties:
Cliveden
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- Colonial-era mansion (1730)
- Home of James Logan
- Historic house museum
- Georgian architecture
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Mix of housing types
- Victorian and early 20th-century homes
- Stone and brick construction
- More varied than West Mount Airy
- More affordable prices
Community
[edit | edit source]- Diverse population
- Working-class to middle-class
- African-American community significant
- Mix of longtime and newer residents
Living in East Mount Airy
[edit | edit source]- Historic sites nearby
- Mix of housing options
- Regional Rail access
- Near Germantown Avenue shopping
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA Regional Rail: Stenton Station (Chestnut Hill East Line)
- SEPTA buses: 23, 18
- Germantown Avenue: Main corridor