Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond, Philadelphia

Name: Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#607 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The River Wards is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States located along the Delaware River to the northeast of Center City Philadelphia. 'River Wards' is the commonly used name for an area including several neighborhoods, such as Fishtown, Kensington, Port Richmond and Olde Richmond. The River Wards are located at the border of North Philadelphia and Northeast Philadelphia, and may be considered part of one or the other, or as a separate entity. The area is sometimes also known as 'Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond'. ()

Area: 8.49 mi²Coordinates: 39°58'59"N, 75°5'35"W

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Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross Bridge, Delair Bridge, Bridesburg.

0.5 miW
Church
St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
14 min walk • The Church of St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a Roman Catholic church, constructed in the Polish Cathedral style. It is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood at 2645 E. Allegheny Avenue.
1.2 miE
Bridge
Betsy Ross Bridge, Philadelphia
32 min walk • The Betsy Ross Bridge, also known as the Ross Memorial Bridge, is a continuous steel truss bridge spanning the Delaware River from the City of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania to Pennsauken, New Jersey.
1.2 miE
Bridge
Delair Bridge, Philadelphia
30 min walk • The Delair Bridge is a railroad bridge with a vertical-lift section that crosses the Delaware River between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, just south of the Betsy Ross Bridge.
1.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bridesburg, Philadelphia
44 min walk • Bridesburg is the northernmost neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Bridesburg is an historically German and Irish community, with a significant community of Polish immigrants who arrived mostly in the early- to mid-twentieth century.
1.5 miNE
Church
St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia
39 min walk • St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia, is located in Northeast Philadelphia in Bridesburg and serves the local Polish-speaking population in the area. It is located at 4415 Almond Street.
0.7 miNW
Church
Our Lady Help of Christians, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Our Lady Help of Christians is a historic Catholic church at the corner of East Allegheny Avenue and Gaul Street in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and serves the German-speaking population in the area.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Port Richmond, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Port Richmond is a neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is notable for its extremely large Polish immigrant and Polish American community.
1.6 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Philip H. Sheridan School, Philadelphia
41 min walk • Philip H. Sheridan Elementary School is a historic elementary school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia The building was built in 1899–1900, and is a three-story, five-bay, stone-and-brick building in the Colonial Revival style.
~1510 ftNW
Romanesque revival architecture
Alternative Middle Years at James Martin School, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Alternative Middle Years at James Martin School is a historic middle school located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was built in 1894–1896, and expanded in 1922.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Castor Gardens, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Castor Gardens is a neighborhood in the lower Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Castor Gardens' borders are ill-defined, but it exists in the vicinity of Castor Avenue and Cottman Avenue. It is also near Roosevelt Boulevard.
1.4 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Frances E. Willard School, Philadelphia
37 min walk • Frances E. Willard School is an elementary school located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is named for suffragist Frances Willard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond?

Nearby attractions include Alternative Middle Years at James Martin School, Philadelphia (8 min walk), St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Philadelphia (14 min walk), Port Richmond, Philadelphia (16 min walk), Castor Gardens, Philadelphia (18 min walk).

How to get to Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond:

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Allegheny • Lines: Mfl (37 min walk)