Feltonville
Feltonville
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | North Philadelphia / Lower Northeast |
| ZIP code(s) | 19120, 19124 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Wyoming Avenue to Rising Sun Avenue, Broad Street to Roosevelt Boulevard |
| Adjacent | Logan, Olney, Juniata Park, Hunting Park |
| Major streets | Rising Sun Avenue, 5th Street, Wyoming Avenue |
| Transit | Broad Street Line (nearby), SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Feltonville community, small neighborhood parks |
Feltonville is a neighborhood in the lower Northeast Philadelphia / northern North Philadelphia area. The neighborhood has a working-class character and faces economic challenges, though community organizations work to support residents and improve conditions.
History
[edit | edit source]Feltonville developed in the early 20th century as part of Philadelphia's industrial expansion. The neighborhood provided housing for workers in nearby factories and industrial facilities. Like many North Philadelphia neighborhoods, it experienced economic decline in the latter half of the 20th century.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Brick rowhouses
- Twins and duplexes
- Mix of conditions
- Affordable prices
- Some property vacancies
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class families
- Latino community (significant)
- African-American community
- Immigrant families
Challenges
[edit | edit source]- Poverty
- Property vacancies
- Crime concerns
- Limited commercial services
Commercial Areas
[edit | edit source]- Rising Sun Avenue - local businesses
- 5th Street corridor
- Neighborhood stores and services
- Latino businesses and restaurants
Living in Feltonville
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Working-class community
- Near transit connections
- Community organizations active
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA buses: 18, 26, 75
- Broad Street Line: Nearby at Erie Station
- Roosevelt Boulevard: Eastern boundary