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As one of Philadelphia’s first streetcar suburbs, University City is home to a large collection of Italianate and Neoclassical architecture. The residential neighborhoods of University City offer a variety of distinctive living options: treelined streets, large historic homes with wide porches, luxury lofts, walk-up apartments, and a growing number of condominiums.
University City is comprised of seven neighborhoods with active community associations. These groups are responsible for local zoning, planning, beautification projects, business development, special events, and they add to the rich fabric of this diverse neighborhood.
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Historic Districts
West Philadelphia Streetcar Suburb Historic District
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998
Powelton Historic District of University City
32nd to 39th streets, Lancaster Avenue to Spring Garden Street
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985
Garden Court Historic District of University City
46th to 50th streets, Pine Street to Larchwood Avenue
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984
University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District
Roughly bounded by Hamilton Walk, South St., 32nd St., Walnut St., 36th St., Spruce St., 39th St.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978
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Community Association Boundaries
Cedar Park 46th Street to 52nd Street, Kingsessing Avenue to Larchwood Avenue
Garden Court 45th Street to 52nd Street, Cedar Avenue to Locust Street
Powelton Village 31st Street to 39th Street, Spring Garden Street to Lancaster Avenue
Spruce Hill 40th Street to 46th Street, Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Squirrel Hill 46th Street to 49th Street, Baltimore Avenue to Kingsessing Avenue
Walnut Hill 45th Street to 52nd Street, Market Street to Spruce Street
West Powelton Lancaster Avenue to Powelton Avenue to 42nd Street |
