Torresdale
Torresdale
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Far Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19114, 19136 |
| Named for | Torresdale estate |
| Boundaries | Roughly Pennypack Creek to Bucks County line, Delaware River to Roosevelt Boulevard |
| Adjacent | Holmesburg, Bensalem Township |
| Major streets | Torresdale Avenue, State Road, Academy Road |
| Transit | SEPTA Regional Rail (Torresdale Station), bus routes |
| Landmarks | Holy Family University, Glen Foerd estate |
Torresdale is a neighborhood in the far Northeast Philadelphia along the Delaware River, near the Bucks County border. The area has a suburban character and is home to Holy Family University and the historic Glen Foerd estate.
History
[edit | edit source]Torresdale developed from estates and farmland, retaining a more open character than inner neighborhoods. The name comes from the Torresdale estate. Development accelerated in the 20th century but maintained larger lots and a suburban feel.
Holy Family University
[edit | edit source]Holy Family University is located in Torresdale:
- Catholic university
- Founded 1954
- Undergraduate and graduate programs
- Nursing and education programs notable
- Campus in residential setting
Glen Foerd
[edit | edit source]Glen Foerd on the Delaware is a historic estate:
- Victorian mansion (1850s)
- Delaware River frontage
- Public tours available
- Events and programs
- Gardens and grounds
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Single-family homes
- Larger lots
- Suburban character
- Mix of older and newer homes
- Higher prices than inner Northeast
Community
[edit | edit source]- Middle-class families
- Quieter atmosphere
- Near Bucks County
- River access
Living in Torresdale
[edit | edit source]- Suburban character
- University nearby
- Delaware River access
- Regional Rail service
- Near city boundary
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA Regional Rail: Torresdale Station (Trenton Line)
- SEPTA buses: 84
- I-95: Nearby access
- Near: Bucks County