East Mount Airy
East Mount Airy
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northwest Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19150 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Germantown Avenue to Stenton Avenue, Allens Lane to Cheltenham Avenue |
| Adjacent | West Mount Airy, Germantown, Cedarbrook |
| Major streets | Germantown Avenue, Stenton Avenue, Wadsworth Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA Regional Rail (Stenton Station), bus routes |
| Landmarks | Cliveden, Stenton |
East Mount Airy is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia east of Germantown Avenue. While sharing Mount Airy's general character, East Mount Airy has its own distinct community identity.
Historic Sites[edit | edit source]
East Mount Airy contains significant historic properties:
Cliveden[edit | edit source]
- Site of the Battle of Germantown (1777)
- Georgian mansion built 1763-1767
- National Trust for Historic Preservation site
- Still shows marks from American cannonballs
Stenton[edit | edit source]
- Colonial-era mansion (1730)
- Home of James Logan
- Historic house museum
- Georgian architecture
Character[edit | edit source]
Housing[edit | edit source]
- Mix of housing types
- Victorian and early 20th-century homes
- Stone and brick construction
- More varied than West Mount Airy
- More affordable prices
Community[edit | edit source]
- Diverse population
- Working-class to middle-class
- African-American community significant
- Mix of longtime and newer residents
Living in East Mount Airy[edit | edit source]
- Historic sites nearby
- Mix of housing options
- Regional Rail access
- Near Germantown Avenue shopping
Getting There[edit | edit source]
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Stenton Station (Chestnut Hill East Line)
- SEPTA buses: 23, 18
- Germantown Avenue: Main corridor