Lower_Moyamensing

Lower Moyamensing

Lower Moyamensing

Neighborhood of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, United States

Lower Moyamensing is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, situated just south of the East Passyunk Crossing neighborhood and north of the stadium area. It is bounded by Snyder Avenue to the north, Oregon Avenue to the south, South 7th Street to the east, and South Broad Street to the west.[1] The neighborhood was once part of Moyamensing Township (later East Moyamensing) before becoming part of Philadelphia in 1854. Lower Moyamensing is known for its 19th century row homes, factory buildings, and variety of restaurants. South Philadelphia High School is located in Lower Moyamensing, at the corner of Broad and Jackson Streets.

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Brush Factory Lofts, 12th and Jackson Streets

Demographics

Row homes in Lower Moyamensing

According to the 2020 Census data, the population of Lower Moyamensing is just over 16,000. 54.1% of the population identified as White, 25% as Asian, 4.9% as Black, 4.7% as mixed race, and 11.2% having Hispanic heritage. 73.8% of the population was born in the United States, of the foreign born population, 57.8% were born in Asia. The median household income is $63,497.[2][3]

Parks

  • Marconi Plaza
  • Mifflin Square Park, established in the 1890s [4]
  • South Philly High Park, established in 2022.

Transportation

Snyder station in Lower Moyamensing

Lower Moyamensing is served by SEPTA's Broad Street Line subway line at Snyder station at the northern border and Oregon Station at the southern border, as well as several bus lines. Broad Street is the major north south roadway, Snyder Avenue and Oregon Avenue are the major east west roadways.

Hospitals

Methodist Hospital, part of the Jefferson University hospital network, is located on Broad and Wolf Streets.

Notable people

References

  1. [1]
    "Lower Moyamensing Civic Association". Lower Moyamensing Civic Association. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
  2. [2]
    "The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas". statisticalatlas.com.
  3. [3]
    "Lower Moyamensing, PA Household Income, Population & Demographics | Point2". www.point2homes.com.
  4. [4]
    Association, Lower Moyamensing Civic (March 27, 2019). "Help Restore Mifflin Square Park".
  5. [5]
    Bender, William. "934 Snyder Ave., home of slain mob boss Angelo Bruno, is up for sale". www.inquirer.com.
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    https://whyy.org/articles/jerry-blavat-philadelphia-disc-jockey-death-obituary/
  7. [7]
    Gelman, Bill (December 1, 2017). "The Famous 70".
  8. [8]
    "History of Jefferson Methodist Hospital - Jefferson University Hospitals". hospitals.jefferson.edu.


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