South Philadelphia, nicknamed "South Philly," is the section of Philadelphia bounded by South Street to the north, the Delaware River to the east and south, and the Schuylkill River to the west. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə South Street is an east-west street in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. The Schuylkill River, most often ˈskuːkəl ("SKOO-kull" is a river in the U In 2000, the area's population was 162,683. It is home to many African-American, Italian-American Irish-American, Cambodian-American and Mexican families . An Italian American is an American of Italian descent and/or dual citizenship Irish Americans (Gael-Mheiriceánach are citizens of the United States who can claim ancestry originating in Ireland. Many residents have lived in the neighborhood for decades. Many family-owned businesses are found in South Philadelphia.
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History
South Philadelphia began as a satellite town of Philadelphia, with small townships such as Moyamensing and Southwark. Moyamensing was originally a township on the fast land of the Neck lying between Passyunk and Wicaco. Southwark was originally the Southwark District a municipality in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and is today primarily a neighborhood in the South Philadelphia During the Industrial Revolution, the area saw rapid growth, in part due to mass immigration from Ireland, and eventually saw its urbanization border that of Philadelphia. The Industrial Revolution was a period in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when major changes in agriculture manufacturing and transportation had a profound effect on the Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world This led to its incorporation into Philadelphia in 1854. The area continued to grow, becoming a vital part of Philadelphia's large industrial base and attracting immigrants from Italy, Ireland, Poland, and Black American migrants from the southern United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland These diverse ethnic and racial groups became the basis of South Philadelphia's unique and vibrant culture that would develop over the next several decades. Even with this dramatic growth in population, the low funding of education by the city resulted in the first high school not being formed in South Philadelphia until 1934. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution [1]
An increase in immigration has given South Philadelphia significant populations from Italy, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, China, Russia, and Mexico, as well as smaller populations from dozens of nations across the world. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. " The recent revitalization of Center City Philadelphia has led to gentrification in Fitler Square, Graduate Hospital/Southwest Center City, which led to skyrocketing prices of housing in Queen Village, and Bella Vista, and some other parts of South Philadelphia. Center City is the " Downtown " and Central Business District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Fitler Square is a city park in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, bounded on the east by 23rd Street on the west by 24th Street on the north by Panama Street and on the south Southwest Center City (SWCC is a neighborhood in the southern section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Queen Village is a neighborhood in the South Philadelphia section of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, just south of the Center City district Bella Vista, Italian for "beautiful sight" is a neighborhood in the South Philadelphia section of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Also, previously, for various reasons, many second and third generation South Philadelphians began moving en masse to South Jersey when the Walt Whitman Bridge was opened in the mid 20th century. This is about a region in the United States For the island of Jersey see Jersey. The Walt Whitman Bridge is a Suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Gloucester City New Jersey. These events have resulted in perhaps the largest change in South Philadelphia's culture in nearly a hundred years. Many of the clubs that make up the annual Mummers Parade every New Year's Day are from South Philadelphia. The Mummers Parade is held each New Year's Day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Many are located on the largely Irish American 2nd street (Two Street). Irish Americans (Gael-Mheiriceánach are citizens of the United States who can claim ancestry originating in Ireland. Pennsport is a neighborhood in the South Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. [2][3][4]
Government
South Philadelphia is represented in Philadelphia City Council by Council President Anna C. The Philadelphia City Council, the legislative body of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, consists of ten members elected by district and seven members elected at-large Verna and Councilman Frank DiCicco. At-Large Councilman Jim Kenney is a South Philadelphia resident.
South Philadelphia is traditionally working-class and highly unionized. This has resulted in a heavily Democratic populace. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party.
Geography
South Philadelphia is located at 39° 55' 23 North, 75° 10' 31 West. ()
According to the United States Census Bureau, South Philadelphia has an area of 9. 7 sq. miles, of which none is water.
Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there are 162,683 people in 78,440 housing units. The population density is 16,771 people per square mile. 46. 6% of the population is male, and 53. 4% is female.
Transportation
I-95 runs north and south through South Philadelphia and, in this area, provides commuters with access to Philadelphia International Airport, I-76, the sports complex, and the Walt Whitman Bridge. Interstate 95 in the state of Pennsylvania, officially known as the Delaware Expressway and locally known as "95" runs for 51 miles Interstate 76 (abbreviated I-76) is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles (700 km from an interchange with Interstate 71 The Walt Whitman Bridge is a Suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Gloucester City New Jersey. The Girard Point Bridge section of I-95 crosses over the mouth of the Schuylkill River, where it merges with the Delaware River. The Schuylkill River, most often ˈskuːkəl ("SKOO-kull" is a river in the U The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.
I-76 becomes the Schuylkill Expressway at Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia and allows access between this section of the city and University City, Center City Philadelphia, 30th Street Station, and the western suburbs. Interstate 76 (abbreviated I-76) is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles (700 km from an interchange with Interstate 71 The Schuylkill Expressway, locally known simply as the Schuylkill, is a Freeway through southeastern Montgomery County and the city of Philadelphia University City is the name given to an area of campuses and neighborhoods in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Center City is the " Downtown " and Central Business District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 30th Street Station is the main railroad station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition, PA Route 291 serves as a major artery between the area and Delaware County, crossing the Schuylkill River via the Platt Bridge (named for Medal of Honor recipient George C. Platt). Delaware County (known colloquially as "Delco" is a County located in the U The Schuylkill River, most often ˈskuːkəl ("SKOO-kull" is a river in the U George Crawford Platt ( Londonderry, Ireland, February 17 1842&ndashJune 20 1912 was a Medal of Honor recipient in the American Civil War. Broad Street (Philadelphia's equivalent of 14th St. ) is also known as PA Route 611. Route description Philadelphia See also Broad Street (Philadelphia PA 611 is mostly Broad Street in Philadelphia, a major avenue
A number of SEPTA bus routes serve South Philadelphia, ferrying commuters to and from Center City Philadelphia and its immediate suburbs, mostly those in Delaware County. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ( SEPTA) is a regional public authority that operates various forms of public transit &mdash bus Center City is the " Downtown " and Central Business District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Delaware County (known colloquially as "Delco" is a County located in the U In addition, the transit system's Broad Street Line gives subway riders quick access to downtown and North Philadelphia destinations. The Broad Street Line ( BSL) (also known as the Broad Street Subway ( BSS) or Orange Line) is a Rapid transit line operated by North Philadelphia is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Residents are zoned to the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is a School district based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that includes all public schools in the city of Philadelphia South Philadelphia High School serves the area. South Philadelphia High School is a public secondary high school located in the south section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Broad Street
Public libraries
Free Library of Philadelphia operates six branches in South Philadelphia: Charles Santore, Fumo Family, Queen Memorial, South Philadelphia, Thomas F. The Free Library of Philadelphia is the Public library system serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donatucci, Sr. and Whitman. [1]
Places of Note
Perhaps the most famous landmark in South Philadelphia is the sports complex at the corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. Broad Street is a major arterial street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here, the Philadelphia Eagles (professional football), Philadelphia Phillies (professional baseball), Philadelphia 76ers (professional basketball), Philadelphia Flyers (professional hockey), Philadelphia Phantoms (minor league hockey), Philadelphia Kixx (indoor soccer), Philadelphia Wings (lacrosse), and Philadelphia Soul (arena football), and the annual Wing Bowl (an event sponsored by the sports talk radio station, 610-WIP) make their home in the massive state-of-the-art sports arenas surrounding the well-known intersection: Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, the Wachovia Spectrum, and the Wachovia Center. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Philadelphia 76ers (also known as the Sixers for short are a professional Basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Phantoms are a minor professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Philadelphia KiXX is an indoor soccer team founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise that plays its games at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional Box lacrosse league in North America For the American arena football team see Philadelphia Soul. Philadelphia (or Philly soul, sometimes called the Philadelphia Sound or Sweet Philly Wing Bowl is an annual eating contest founded in 1993 by Philadelphia talk-radio hosts Al Morganti and Angelo Cataldi as a celebration of Gluttony WIP is a Philadelphia Radio station with an all-sports format. Citizens Bank Park is a 43647-seat Baseball -only Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that opened on April 3, 2004 Lincoln Financial Field, familiarly known as " The Linc " is the home Stadium of the National Football League 's Philadelphia Eagles The Wachovia Spectrum (formerly known as the Spectrum (1967–1994 CoreStates Spectrum (1994–1998 and First Union Spectrum (1998–2003 is an The Wachovia Center, formerly known as the CoreStates Center and the First Union Center, is an indoor arena located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The sports complex was once home to Veterans Stadium (The Vet) which stood from 1971 to 2004, and JFK Stadium which stood from 1925 to 1992. Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called "The Vet") was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison John F Kennedy Stadium (or JFK Stadium) was an open-air stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that stood from 1925 to 1992 The NovaCare Complex, located on Pattison Avenue just west of the stadium area, serves as the practice facility of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They now play at Lincoln Financial Field.
The intersection of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue is home to the regionally famous Geno's Steaks and Pat's King of Steaks cheesesteak shops, fierce competitors in the local delicacy market for decades. The cheesesteak, known outside the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area as the Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, or simply a The cheesesteak, known outside the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area as the Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, or simply a Also, nearby is the city's open-air Italian Market, specializing in fresh produce, meats, and other foods, which is known from several famous scenes from the film Rocky and its sequels. The Italian Market is the popular name for the South 9th Street Curb Market an area of Philadelphia featuring many grocery shops cafes restaurants bakeries cheese shops Rocky is a 1976 Film written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G
South Street, serving as a border between South Philadelphia proper and Center City Philadelphia, runs east and west (although traffic is forced to travel east one-way) for several blocks. South Street is an east-west street in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Center City is the " Downtown " and Central Business District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Many bars, nightspots, shops, tattoo parlors, and restaurants are located along this neon-lit hotspot, with occasional live music venues (including the Filmore at the TLA) hidden along the way. A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of Skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons Neon (ˈniːɒn is the Chemical element that has the symbol Ne and Atomic number 10 The TLA, also known as The Fillmore at the Theatre of the Living Arts or Theater of the Living Arts, is a Music venue located at 334 South Street in
The American Swedish Historical Museum is located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. The American Swedish Historical Museum was founded in 1926, making it the oldest Swedish museum in the United States. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR Park (originally named League Island Park is a park area in South Philadelphia, PA comprised of some which includes a golf course about
The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, location of the alleged Philadelphia Experiment, is located in this section of town along the Delaware River. The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, formerly Navy Yard, was the first Naval shipyard of the United States. The Philadelphia Experiment was an alleged naval military experiment at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, sometime around October The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.
The Sunoco oil corporation bases its headquarters along South Philadelphia's Passyunk Avenue, located a short drive from the wide collection of car dealerships known as the "Philadelphia Auto Mall". Sunoco ( is an American Petroleum and Petrochemical manufacturer headquartered in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, formerly known as Sun Company
A refurbished area of South Philadelphia alongside Columbus Boulevard/Delaware Avenue (near the Walt Whitman Bridge) provides shopping at brand new Best Buy, and Ikea stores for thousands of shoppers. The Walt Whitman Bridge is a Suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Gloucester City New Jersey. Best Buy Co Inc ( is a Fortune 100 company and the largest specialty retailer of Consumer electronics in the United States and Canada IKEA is a privately-held international home products retailer that sells flat pack Furniture, accessories bathrooms and kitchens at retail stores around the world There are also many new chain restaurants and fast food establishments along this stretch including Longhorn Steakhouse, Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Pit, and Chick-Fil-A just to name a few. This new shopping area goes by the name Columbus Commons.
Washington Avenue, between 16th St. on the West and Front St. on the east, is home to many Asian businesses, including Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean. Among these are restaurants of all types, two large Asian supermarkets, jewelers and a wide variety of specialty shops. Shoppers of all ethnic backgrounds can be seen patronizing these stores.
Passyunk Avenue, running on a diagonal from Broad Street to South Street, is a formerly thriving consumer district currently undergoing revitalization efforts. Within the past few years, several coffeeshops, restaurants and bars have opened appealing to the young population begin in inhabit the area around 11th and Passyunk.
Famous residents
Mario Lanza, who has a museum devoted to him there
Man Ray was born in South Philadelphia and lived there until his family moved to Brooklyn, New York, when he was seven years old. WikipediaWikiProject_Opera#Infoboxes --> Mario Lanza ( January 31, 1921 &ndash October 7 1959 Ed Wynn ( November 9 1886 - June 19 1966) was a popular American Comedian and Actor noted for both his Perfect Larry Fine ( October 5, 1902 – January 24, 1975) was an American comedian and Actor, who is best-known Man Ray, born Emmanuel Radnitzky ( August 27 1890 &ndash November 18 1976) in Philadelphia PA and raised Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous
Sherman Hemsley, actor who played 'George Jefferson' on The Jeffersons and 'Deacon Ernest J. Sherman Hemsley (born February 1, 1938 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American Actor most famous for his role as George Frye on 'Amen'
See also
References
- ^ (1973) The Peoples of Philadelphia: A History of Ethnic Groups and Lower-Class Life, 1790--1940. The South Philadelphia Sports Complex (once known as East League Island Park is the home to Philadelphia's current sports teams Temple University Press, 256. ISBN 0-87722-053-0.
- ^ Max L. Raab. Strut! The Movie [DVD]. Philadelphia: Max L. Raab Productions.
- ^ Welch, Jr. , Charles E. (Oct. - Dec. , 1966). ""Oh, Dem Golden Slippers": The Philadelphia Mummers Parade". The Journal of American Folklore 79 (314): 523-536. doi:. A digital object identifier ( DOI) is a permanent identifier given to an Electronic document.
- ^ Dubin, Murray (June 1996). South Philadelphia; Mummers, memories, and the Melrose Diner. Temple University Press. Temple University Press is a University press publishing house that is part of Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. ISBN 1-56639-429-5.
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