Lawndale
Lawndale
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19111 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Rising Sun Avenue to Rhawn Street, Roosevelt Boulevard to 5th Street |
| Adjacent | Lawncrest, Oxford Circle, Burholme |
| Major streets | Rising Sun Avenue, Lawndale Street, Roosevelt Boulevard |
| Transit | SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Near Roosevelt Boulevard |
Lawndale is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia characterized by rowhouses and working-class housing. The neighborhood sits near Roosevelt Boulevard and provides access to shopping along Rising Sun Avenue.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Brick rowhouses
- Twins
- Working-class homes
- Affordable prices
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class families
- Diverse demographics
- Longtime residents
Living in Lawndale
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Near Rising Sun Avenue shopping
- Bus transit access
- Working-class community
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA buses: 18, 24
- Rising Sun Avenue: Commercial corridor
- Roosevelt Boulevard: Nearby access