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	'''Burholme''' is a residential neighborhood ~~situated at~~ the boundary of [[Northeast Philadelphia]] and [[Northwest Philadelphia]]. ~~Anchored by the~~ 50-acre Burholme Park ~~and~~ the historic Ryerss Museum and Library~~, the neighborhood is characterized by tree~~-lined streets, ~~a mix of~~ mid-century ~~housing stock~~, and ~~ready~~ access to ~~both~~ green space and SEPTA Regional Rail ~~service via~~ the ~~Fox Chase Line~~. ~~It carries~~ ZIP code 19111 ~~and is bordered~~ roughly by Central Avenue to the south, Cottman Avenue to the north, Rising Sun Avenue to the ~~west,~~ and Pennypack Park to the ~~east~~.		'''Burholme''' is a residential neighborhood that straddles the boundary between [[Northeast Philadelphia]] and [[Northwest Philadelphia]]. The 50-acre Burholme Park anchors the community, alongside the historic Ryerss Museum and Library. Tree-lined streets, mid-century homes, and easy access to green space and the Fox Chase Line of SEPTA Regional Rail define the area. ZIP code 19111. The neighborhood's borders run roughly from Central Avenue on the south to Cottman Avenue on the north, with Rising Sun Avenue forming the western edge and Pennypack Park marking the eastern boundary.

	== History ==		== History ==

	The ~~neighborhood takes its~~ name from the Burholme estate, the country seat of the Ryerss family, a ~~prominent~~ Philadelphia ~~mercantile family of~~ the ~~nineteenth century~~. Joseph W. Ryerss ~~built~~ the mansion ~~on the property~~ in the 1850s~~, and the estate passed to his~~ son Robert W. Ryerss~~, who~~ used ~~the house~~ as a base between ~~extensive~~ travels ~~abroad~~.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> Robert ~~Ryerss~~ never married~~, and upon his death~~ in 1895 the ~~estate—along with its contents—was bequeathed to~~ the City of Philadelphia ~~for use as~~ a public park and museum. The city accepted ~~the bequest~~, and Burholme Park ~~formally~~ opened to the public ~~in the years following~~.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref>		The name comes from the Burholme estate, once the country seat of the Ryerss family, a major Philadelphia merchant dynasty in the 1800s. Joseph W. Ryerss constructed the mansion there in the 1850s. His son Robert W. Ryerss inherited the property and used it as home base between his frequent international travels.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> Robert never married. When he died in 1895, he left the entire estate—mansion, contents, and all—to the City of Philadelphia. He wanted it to become a public park and museum. The city accepted, and Burholme Park opened to the public shortly after.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref>

	~~The surrounding residential streets developed primarily during~~ the early and mid-twentieth century, ~~as streetcar and later automobile access opened~~ Philadelphia's northeastern ~~fringe to~~ row ~~home~~ and twin ~~construction~~. By ~~mid-century~~, Burholme had ~~taken on~~ the character it ~~largely retains~~ today: a working- to middle-class ~~neighborhood of~~ brick houses on ~~modest~~ lots, with the park serving as the civic and recreational ~~heart of the community~~.		Residential development around the estate came mostly in the early and mid-twentieth century. Streetcars first, then automobiles, made Philadelphia's northeastern edges accessible for row homes and twin houses. By the 1950s, Burholme had the character it still has today: working- to middle-class brick houses on small lots, with the park serving as the neighborhood's civic and recreational core.

	== Burholme Park ==		== Burholme Park ==

	Burholme Park ~~covers approximately 50 acres~~ in the heart of the neighborhood ~~and is owned and maintained by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation~~.<ref>["Burholme Park," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> ~~The park includes~~ athletic fields, playgrounds, a dog run, and picnic areas ~~distributed~~ across gently rolling ~~grounds~~. ~~Its~~ layout ~~reflects~~ the original ~~contours of the~~ Ryerss estate~~, and several mature~~ trees on the property ~~predate~~ the park's ~~public opening. The park is a primary recreational resource~~ for residents ~~of Burholme~~ and ~~neighboring communities including~~ [[Fox Chase]] and [[Lawncrest]]~~, and it draws visitors~~ from ~~across~~ the city ~~who~~ come ~~specifically~~ to see the Ryerss Museum.		Roughly 50 acres make up Burholme Park, sitting right in the heart of the neighborhood.<ref>["Burholme Park," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> Philadelphia Parks & Recreation owns and maintains it. You'll find athletic fields, playgrounds, a dog run, and picnic areas spread across gently rolling terrain. The park's layout echoes the original Ryerss estate grounds. Several old trees on the property were there before the park became public. It's the main recreation spot for Burholme residents and neighbors in [[Fox Chase]] and [[Lawncrest]]. Visitors from all over the city come to see the Ryerss Museum.

	== Ryerss Museum and Library ==		== Ryerss Museum and Library ==

	The '''Ryerss Museum and Library''' ~~occupies~~ the original Ryerss mansion inside Burholme Park. ~~The Italianate Victorian house was built~~ in the 1850s ~~and retains~~ much of its ~~period~~ character~~, including ornate interior~~ woodwork ~~and original~~ furnishings.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> Admission is free ~~to the public~~.		The '''Ryerss Museum and Library''' is housed in the original Ryerss mansion inside Burholme Park. Built in the 1850s, this Italianate Victorian structure keeps much of its original character. Ornate woodwork inside. Original furnishings throughout.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> Best part? Admission is free.

	~~The museum's collection reflects~~ Robert Ryerss~~'s wide-ranging travels~~ across Asia and ~~elsewhere during~~ the ~~latter~~ half of the ~~nineteenth century~~. ~~It includes~~ Asian decorative arts, ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, carved ivories, ~~and~~ personal objects ~~Ryerss acquired~~ abroad~~, alongside family~~ portraits and Victorian~~-era furnishings that give~~ the rooms ~~the~~ feel of a lived~~-in historic house rather than~~ a ~~conventional~~ gallery.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> The library ~~component of the institution~~ holds ~~a collection of~~ historical volumes and ~~serves as an archive for~~ materials related to the estate and family.		Robert Ryerss traveled extensively across Asia and beyond in the second half of the 1800s, and his collections show it. Asian decorative arts, ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, carved ivories, personal objects he picked up abroad. Family portraits and Victorian furniture fill the rooms, making it feel like a home where someone actually lived, not a sterile museum gallery.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> The library section holds historical volumes and archival materials related to the estate and family.

	~~The museum~~ is ~~widely regarded by Philadelphia residents as~~ an ~~underappreciated cultural institution~~. ~~It operates~~ seasonal ~~programming, including~~ interactive and educational events for ~~children during the~~ summer ~~months~~, ~~which have made it a draw for~~ families from across the ~~city~~.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> ~~Visitors are encouraged to~~ check ~~current hours and event schedules directly~~ with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation~~, as hours are subject to change~~.		Many Philadelphians think the Ryerss is an underrated gem. The museum runs seasonal programs with interactive and educational events for kids in summer, bringing in families from across the region.<ref>["Ryerss Museum & Library," ''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'', City of Philadelphia. Accessed 2024.]</ref> Hours change, so check with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation directly for current times and event details.

	== Character ==		== Character ==
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	=== Housing ===		=== Housing ===

	~~Burholme's~~ housing ~~stock~~ is ~~predominantly~~ brick, built between ~~roughly~~ the 1920s and ~~the~~ 1960s. ~~The neighborhood contains a mix of~~ rowhomes, twins, and detached singles, with detached houses ~~more common closer to~~ the park. Streets are ~~generally tree-lined, and lots are modest by suburban standards~~. ~~Home prices~~ have ~~historically been~~ moderate ~~relative~~ to ~~nearby neighborhoods such as~~ [[Fox Chase]], though ~~values have~~ risen with broader Philadelphia ~~market~~ trends in recent years.		Most of the housing is brick, built between the 1920s and 1960s. You'll see rowhomes, twins, and detached singles, with more detached houses near the park. Streets have trees. Lots are on the smaller side. Prices have stayed moderate compared to [[Fox Chase]] and similar neighborhoods, though they've risen in line with broader Philadelphia trends in recent years.

	=== Community ===		=== Community ===

	~~Burholme has long~~ been a working- to middle-class ~~neighborhood~~, ~~home to~~ families who ~~value the~~ park access, transit ~~connections~~, and ~~relatively quiet~~ residential ~~atmosphere~~. The ~~area's demographics have diversified~~ over ~~the decades~~, reflecting ~~broader shifts in~~ Northeast Philadelphia~~'s population~~. ~~The neighborhood is served by~~ the ~~Philadelphia public school system and has an active civic presence through local~~ block and neighborhood associations.		It's always been working- to middle-class, attracting families who want park access, transit options, and a quieter residential feel. The population makeup has shifted over time, reflecting changes across Northeast Philadelphia as a whole. Public schools serve the area. Local block and neighborhood associations stay active.

	== Transportation ==		== Transportation ==

	SEPTA bus routes 24 and 70 ~~serve~~ Burholme, ~~providing connections~~ to Center City and surrounding ~~neighborhoods~~.<ref>["Route 24," ''SEPTA'', Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Accessed 2024.] ["Route 70," ''SEPTA'', Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Accessed 2024.]</ref> The Fox Chase Line of SEPTA Regional Rail runs along the ~~neighborhood's~~ western edge, with ~~the~~ Ryers station ~~providing the most~~ direct rail access for ~~residents commuting to~~ Center City ~~Philadelphia~~. Rising Sun Avenue is the ~~neighborhood's~~ main commercial and transit corridor.		SEPTA bus routes 24 and 70 run through Burholme, connecting residents to Center City and surrounding communities.<ref>["Route 24," ''SEPTA'', Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Accessed 2024.] ["Route 70," ''SEPTA'', Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Accessed 2024.]</ref> The Fox Chase Line of SEPTA Regional Rail runs along the western edge, with Ryers station offering direct rail access for commuters heading into Center City. Rising Sun Avenue serves as the main commercial and transit corridor.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Burholme
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Northeast Philadelphia / Northwest Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19111
| named_for = Burholme estate
| boundaries = Roughly Central Avenue to Cottman Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue to Pennypack Park
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Fox Chase]], [[Oxford Circle]], [[Lawncrest]]
| major_streets = Rising Sun Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Central Avenue
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail (Fox Chase Line), bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Burholme Park, Ryerss Museum
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'''Burholme''' is a neighborhood at the border of [[Northeast Philadelphia]] and [[Northwest Philadelphia]], known for Burholme Park and the Ryerss Museum. The neighborhood has a suburban character with access to green space and Regional Rail service.

== Burholme Park ==

'''Burholme Park''' is the neighborhood's centerpiece:
* 50-acre park
* Recreation facilities
* Playgrounds
* Athletic fields
* Dog park

== Ryerss Museum ==

The '''Ryerss Museum and Library''' is located in Burholme Park:
* Victorian mansion
* Eclectic collection of art and artifacts
* Free admission
* Asian art and decorative objects
* Historic architecture

== History ==

Burholme takes its name from the Ryerss estate, later donated to the city. The surrounding neighborhood developed in the 20th century, transforming from farmland to residential area.

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Mix of rowhouses and singles
* Twins and duplexes
* Mid-century construction
* Moderate prices
* Tree-lined streets

=== Community ===
* Working-class to middle-class families
* Diverse demographics
* Near park and green space
* Quieter atmosphere

== Living in Burholme ==

* Park access
* Regional Rail service
* Mix of housing types
* Near Fox Chase amenities

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA Regional Rail:''' Fox Chase Line stations nearby
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 24, 70
* '''Rising Sun Avenue:''' Main corridor

== See Also ==

* [[Fox Chase]]
* [[Oxford Circle]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]
* [[Northwest Philadelphia]]

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