Whitman
Whitman
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | South Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19148 |
| Named for | Walt Whitman, poet |
| Boundaries | North: Oregon Avenue, South: Packer Avenue, East: Delaware River, West: Broad Street |
| Adjacent | Pennsport, South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Packer Park |
| Major streets | Oregon Avenue, Front Street, Packer Avenue |
| Transit | Broad Street Line (Oregon, Snyder stations), SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Walt Whitman Bridge approach, Delaware River waterfront |
Whitman is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia named for poet Walt Whitman, who spent his final years across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey. The neighborhood is primarily residential, located between the Oregon Avenue commercial corridor and the sports complex to the south.
History
[edit | edit source]The neighborhood is named for Walt Whitman (1819-1892), the celebrated American poet who lived in Camden but had strong connections to Philadelphia. The Walt Whitman Bridge, connecting Philadelphia to New Jersey, also honors the poet.
Character
[edit | edit source]- Working-class rowhouses
- Residential character
- Proximity to sports complex
- Delaware River waterfront access
Sports Complex Proximity
[edit | edit source]Whitman is adjacent to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex:
- Easy access to Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, 76ers games
- Game-day traffic impacts
- Parking demand during events
Living in Whitman
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Working-class families
- Convenient to sports venues
- Delaware River access
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Broad Street Line: Oregon Station
- SEPTA bus routes: 17, 29, 79
- I-95 and I-76 access nearby