Unique eateries and stores thrive next door to 300-year-old buildings and significant American Revolution sites comprising Germantown Avenue, the main thoroughfare connecting Germantown to Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill.

Jul 14, 2015 · Germantown Avenue, stretching from North Philadelphia through Chestnut Hill, is one of the oldest streets in the country. Often referred to as a microcosm of the city, its geographic range through the city reflects Philadelphia’s own socioeconomic spectrum.

Germantown (German: Deutschstadt) is an area in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded by Palatine, Quaker, and Mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into Philadelphia in 1854.

Public and private investment in the corridor can meet housing needs, save historic buildings, honor culture, and support businesses. We believe: Businesses can thrive in historic and well-designed new buildings. Residents should connect to …

Nov 2, 2019 · Diverse and historic, Chestnut Hill, Germantown and Mount Airy are urban neighborhoods in northwest Philadelphia, seven to 14 miles from Philadelphia City Hall. Each enclave has a distinctive style representing its communities’ past and present.

The Colonial Germantown Historic District is a designated National Historic Landmark District in the Germantown and Mount Airy neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania along both sides of Germantown Avenue.

Aug 24, 2022 · By Germantown standards, the eight-story building at 5627-33 Germantown Avenue is a high rise. It was constructed in 1898 as a two-story building for the Germantown Trust Company, which expanded the building with a vertical addition in 1929.

Feb 15, 2024 · Dating back to the 18th century, the new historic district in Germantown is centered around Market Square along Germantown Avenue and includes Church Lane, School House Lane, and Lena Street. Within it are 65 contributing properties of Georgian, Federal, Colonial Revival, and other architectural styles.

Oct 13, 2023 · Located 6 miles northwest of Downtown, Germantown is one of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods, and an area of both local and national importance. From its rich history to its modern-day sights, here are some great …

This self-guided tour covers the stretch of Germantown Avenue between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and Lehigh Avenue in the Eastern North neighborhood of Philadelphia. This tour includes stops along Germantown Avenue and nearby streets.