Parkwood Manor
Parkwood Manor
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Far Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19115 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Red Lion Road to Byberry Road, Roosevelt Boulevard to Bustleton Avenue |
| Adjacent | Bustleton, Somerton, Byberry |
| Major streets | Red Lion Road, Roosevelt Boulevard, Grant Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Suburban-style development, near Roosevelt Mall |
Parkwood Manor is a residential neighborhood in the Far Northeast featuring post-World War II suburban-style development. The neighborhood has a planned, suburban character typical of Far Northeast Philadelphia.
History
[edit | edit source]Parkwood Manor was developed in the post-WWII housing boom that transformed Northeast Philadelphia from farmland to residential suburbs. The neighborhood attracted young families seeking new construction homes.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Single-family homes
- Split-levels and ranches
- Planned development
- Suburban lots
- Mid-century construction
Community
[edit | edit source]- Middle-class families
- Suburban lifestyle
- Car-dependent
- Residential focus
Living in Parkwood Manor
[edit | edit source]- Suburban homes
- Near shopping centers
- Car necessary
- Quiet residential
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA buses: 14, 58
- Roosevelt Boulevard: Major arterial
- Car: Primary transportation