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			{{FAQ
			\| q1 = Why is it called Strawberry Mansion?
			\| a1 = The neighborhood is named for Strawberry Mansion, an 18th-century house in adjacent Fairmount Park that once served as a restaurant famous for its strawberries and cream. The historic house still stands in the park.
			\| q2 = What is Strawberry Mansion like today?
			\| a2 = Strawberry Mansion has faced significant economic challenges including poverty, crime, and property abandonment. However, the neighborhood maintains active community organizations working on preservation, housing rehabilitation, and youth programs.
			\| q3 = Can you visit Strawberry Mansion (the house)?
			\| a3 = Yes, the historic Strawberry Mansion house is located in Fairmount Park and can be visited. The neighborhood also provides access to park trails and recreation areas.
			}}

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Strawberry Mansion
| type = Neighborhood
| location = North Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19121, 19132
| named_for = Historic Strawberry Mansion in Fairmount Park
| boundaries = Roughly 29th Street to 33rd Street, Lehigh to Diamond
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Brewerytown]], [[Allegheny West]], [[Fairmount Park]]
| major_streets = Ridge Avenue, 33rd Street, Diamond Street
| transit = SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Strawberry Mansion (historic house), Fairmount Park access
}}

'''Strawberry Mansion''' is a neighborhood in [[North Philadelphia]] named for the historic Strawberry Mansion house in adjacent [[Fairmount Park]]. The neighborhood has a rich history but has faced significant economic challenges in recent decades, including poverty, crime, and disinvestment. Community organizations work to preserve the neighborhood's heritage and improve conditions for residents.

== History ==

=== The Mansion ===
The neighborhood takes its name from '''Strawberry Mansion''', an 18th-century house in Fairmount Park that once served as a restaurant famous for its strawberries and cream.

=== Historic Character ===
Strawberry Mansion developed as a middle-class neighborhood in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with elegant Victorian homes and a stable community.

=== Decline ===
Like much of North Philadelphia, Strawberry Mansion experienced severe decline in the late 20th century:
* Population loss
* Property abandonment
* Economic disinvestment
* Crime increases

== Character ==

=== Architecture ===
* Victorian rowhouses (many deteriorated)
* Some larger historic homes
* Vacant lots
* Mixed conditions

=== Community ===
Despite challenges, the neighborhood maintains:
* Active community organizations
* Long-term residents
* Preservation efforts
* Hope for revitalization

== Fairmount Park Access ==

Strawberry Mansion borders Fairmount Park:
* Access to park trails
* Strawberry Mansion house (in park)
* Natural areas
* Recreation opportunities

== Challenges ==

* Poverty
* Property vacancies
* Crime
* Limited commercial services
* Disinvestment

== Revitalization Efforts ==

Community organizations work on:
* Housing rehabilitation
* Youth programs
* Economic development
* Crime reduction

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA bus routes:''' 15, 32
* No subway access (requires bus)

== See Also ==

* [[Brewerytown]]
* [[Fairmount Park]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]

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