Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Point Breeze is a neighborhood in the South Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is generally bound by 25th Street to the west, Washington Avenue to the north, Broad Street to the east, and Mifflin Street to the south. Southwest Center City lies to its north, and Passyunk Square lies to its east. Point Breeze is divided from Grays Ferry to the west by a CSX railway viaduct over 25th Street.

Contents 1 Name origin 2 Social issues 3 Infrastructure and government 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Name origin

'Point Breeze' was originally the name given to a spot on the west side of the Schuylkill River. Point Breeze Avenue then became the road that cut southwest to provide access to the spot from what was at the time Philadelphia proper. Point Breeze Avenue today serves as the major artery for the community now known as Point Breeze.

[edit] Social issues

The Point Breeze neighborhood suffered from abandonment and population decline throughout the mid 20th century. Today it is now a neighborhood under revitalization from efforts steered by Universal Companies, South Philadelphia HOMES and other prominent Philadelphia organizations. The families, business owners and friends of Point Breeze are gradually working toward a safer, greener community. With the assets of Point Breeze Ave., Chew Playground and Wharton Park, combined with the location nearly 1.5 mi south of Rittenhouse Square, this area is bound to become a great community for Philadelphia residents.^[1]

[edit] Infrastructure and government

The United States Postal Service operates the Point Breeze Post Office at 2500 Snyder Avenue.^[2]

Point Breeze Pioneers is a great resource for local information in regards to community activist groups, local green initiatives and other ongoing revitalization efforts in Point Breeze. Formed in March 2009, they represent Chew Playground at 1834 Ellsworth St., maintain 4 gardens by PHS and NGA, and also are active in zoning and other details regarding the community.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Point Breeze Pioneers
• South Philadelphia Review
• Point Breeze Performing Arts Center
• Philadelphia City Paper - article on recent violence
• Point Breeze Revitalization Project
• Philly Skyline photos of Point Breeze
• Historic Photographs of Point Breeze, PhillyHistory.org

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