Port Richmond, Philadelphia

Name: Port Richmond
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#563 among attractions in Philadelphia

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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. The neighborhood is also home to a large Irish American community and sizable German and Italian communities as represented in the various churches and organizations. In more recent years, a sizable Albanian community has moved in. The Richmond Zip Code is 19134 and 19125. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'34"N, 75°5'60"W

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River Wards (Port Richmond)Philadelphia United States

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Port Richmond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Our Lady Help of Christians, Petty Island, Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond.

0.6 miN
Church
St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
16 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.
0.8 miN
Church
Our Lady Help of Christians, Philadelphia
21 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.
0.8 miS
Island
Petty Island, Camden
21 min walk • Petty Island is a 292-acre island located in the Delaware River, which forms the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the United States.
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond, Philadelphia
16 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Romanesque revival architecture
Alternative Middle Years at James Martin School, Philadelphia
18 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.
1.4 miNW
Romanesque revival architecture
Thomas Powers School, Philadelphia
35 min walk • Thomas Powers School is a historic school building located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899–1900, and is a three-story, square, granite building with basement in the Romanesque style.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Beideman, Camden
32 min walk • Beideman is a neighborhood name in the East Camden section of the City of Camden, New Jersey, USA. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Beideman has a population of 5,677.
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Castor Gardens, Philadelphia
32 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.
1.5 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Frances E. Willard School, Philadelphia
38 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.
0.8 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Richmond School, Philadelphia
20 min walk • Richmond Elementary School is a historic elementary school located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1928–1929.
1 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Memphis Street Academy, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Memphis Street Academy Charter School at J.P. Jones is a charter school located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the former John Paul Jones Junior High School building. It was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1923–1924.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Port Richmond?

Nearby attractions include Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond, Philadelphia (16 min walk), St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Philadelphia (16 min walk), Alternative Middle Years at James Martin School, Philadelphia (18 min walk), Richmond School, Philadelphia (20 min walk).

How to get to Port Richmond by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port Richmond:

Light rail

36th Street • Lines: River Line (39 min walk)