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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Wynnefield
| type = Neighborhood
| location = West Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19131, 19151
| named_for = Dr. Thomas Wynne, William Penn's physician
| boundaries = Roughly City Avenue to Fairmount Park, 52nd Street to City Line
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Overbrook]], [[Parkside]], [[East Falls]]
| major_streets = City Avenue, 54th Street, Wynnefield Avenue
| transit = SEPTA bus routes, near City Avenue shopping
| notable_landmarks = Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Lankenau Medical Center
}}

'''Wynnefield''' is a neighborhood in [[West Philadelphia]] known for its tree-lined streets, substantial homes, and proximity to [[Fairmount Park]]. The neighborhood takes its name from Dr. Thomas Wynne, William Penn's personal physician who owned land in the area. Wynnefield has historically been one of West Philadelphia's more affluent neighborhoods.

== History ==

Wynnefield developed as a prestigious residential area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The neighborhood attracted middle-class and wealthy families seeking spacious homes near the park. By the mid-20th century, Wynnefield became home to a significant Jewish community, though demographics have shifted over the decades.

== Mann Center ==

The '''Mann Center for the Performing Arts''' is located in Fairmount Park adjacent to Wynnefield:
* Major outdoor concert venue
* Home of the Philadelphia Orchestra's summer season
* Contemporary music performances
* Lawn seating for thousands

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Large single-family homes
* Stone and brick construction
* Generous lots
* Tree-lined streets
* Some apartment buildings along City Avenue

=== Community ===
* Diverse population
* Orthodox Jewish community (Wynnefield Heights)
* African-American families
* Mix of longtime residents

== Wynnefield Heights ==

'''Wynnefield Heights''' is the northern portion of Wynnefield:
* Higher elevation
* Larger homes
* Significant Orthodox Jewish population
* Synagogues and Jewish institutions

== Living in Wynnefield ==

* Spacious homes
* Moderate prices for quality housing
* Near City Avenue amenities
* Park access
* Good schools reputation (varies)

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' 44, 65
* '''City Avenue:''' Shopping, restaurants, services
* '''Near:''' I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway)

== See Also ==

* [[Overbrook]]
* [[Parkside]]
* [[West Philadelphia]]
* [[Fairmount Park]]

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