What's in your Neighborhood?
This packet contains information about resources in a specific Philadelphia neighborhood.
We hope to provide each artist and their collaborators with some basic knowledge of the
neighborhood in which their show takes place. This is only a small sampling of each
neighborhood. If you have a suggestion for an addition to this packet, please email the
Fringe Coordinator at jarrod@fringearts.com.
Neighborhood: West Philly
West Philly is home to University City, which houses The University of
Pennsylvania, Drexel, St Joseph’s, and University of the Sciences. A large fraction
of the Philadelphia population resides in West Philly.
Historic Sites and Venues
Drexel Armory
3205 Lancaster Avenue
City Line Avenue Bridge
City Avenue, over E. branch of Indian Creek
Bell Telephone Exchange Building
8-12 N. Preston Street
College Hall (UPenn)
Bounded by Walnut, Spruce, 32nd and 36th Streets
Bars and Restaurants
Local 44
Snacks and sandwiches. Large selection of beers. Also a bottle shop.
4333 Spruce Street
Copabanana
Daily specials. American and Mexican style food.
4000 Spruce Street
Dock Street Brewing Company
Cool atmosphere as this brewery is in an old firehouse. Wide selection food and drink menu. 701
S. 50th Street
Jake’s Sandwich Board
Quick/on-the-go. Delicious sandwiches made with house-roasted meats and vegetables.
125 S. 40th Street
Kabobeesh
Middle Eastern food. Famous for their kabobs.
4201 Chestnut Street
Millcreek Tavern
Cheap. Great Happy Hour. Hosts live music.
4200 Chester Avenue
Marigold Kitchen
BYOB. Avant-garde New American tasting menu.
501 S. 45th Street
Distrito
Modern Mexican tapas. Vibrant atmosphere.
3945 Chestnut Street
Fiume
Large selection of craft brews. On top of Abysinnia Ethiopian restaurant.
229 S. 45th Street
Greek Lady
Anything for breakfast food to Greek salads to burgers. Quick.
222 S. 40th Street
Coffee Shops
Reed’s Coffee and Tea House
3802 Lancaster Avenue
Satellite Café
701 S. 50th Street
Lovers and Madmen
28 S. 40th Street
Milk and Honey
4435 Baltimore Avenue
Printers
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
Gateway Building, 3535 Market Street
Campus Copy Center
3907 Walnut Street
Kennedy Printing
5534 Baltimore Avenue
Storage Units
Uhaul Moving & Storage of Overbrook
6141 Lancaster Avenue
All City Self Storage
5500 Sansom Street
Safeguard Self Storage
4700 Market Street
Hardware Stores
Monarch Hardware Company
4502 Walnut Street
R & H Hardware
5506 Chester Avenue
Used, Vintage, and Consignment Shops
D & D Thrift Store
5456 Walnut Street
Thrift Store
5554 Market Street
Second Mile Center
214 S. 45th Street
Galleries
ICA
118 S. 36th Street
Community Organizations
Calvary Center for Culture and Community
A “community hub” for West Philadelphia
801 S. 48th Street
West Philadelphia Senior
Provides senior citizens with a place to live an active life-style.
1016 N. 41st Street
Spruce Hill Community Association
An active and diverse group of residents.
Community Events
40th Street Summer Series
Once a month, every month starting at the end of June. Free outdoor concerts.
Public Parks
Clark Park
4398 Chester Avenue
Cedar Park
49th Street and Baltimore Avenue
Dock Street Brewing Company
Cool atmosphere as this brewery is in an old firehouse. Wide selection food and drink menu. 701 S.
50th Street
Jake’s Sandwich Board
Quick/on-the-go. Delicious sandwiches made with house-roasted meats and vegetables.
125 S. 40th Street
Kabobeesh
Middle Eastern food. Famous for their kabobs.
4201 Chestnut Street
Millcreek Tavern
Cheap. Great Happy Hour. Hosts live music.
4200 Chester Avenue
Marigold Kitchen
BYOB. Avant-garde New American tasting menu.