Mount Airy, Philadelphia - Wikipedia
Mount Airy is a neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Mount Airy is bounded on the northwest by the Cresheim Valley, which is part of Fairmount Park. Beyond this lies Chestnut Hill. On the west side is the Wissahickon Gorge, which is also part of Fairmount Park, beyond which lies Roxborough and Manayunk.
Living in Mt. Airy: A Neighborhood Guide - Philadelphia Magazine
Mount Airy is the middle sibling of a trio of Northwest Philly neighborhoods, sitting between Germantown and Chestnut Hill in both elevation and status. It remains one of the city’s most racially...
Mt. Airy | Visit Philadelphia
Gently rising from the banks of Wissahickon Creek roughly 20 minutes from Center City, Mt. Airy combines dense leafy parkland, miles of multi-use trails, tree-lined streets and a historic cobblestoned business corridor attracting aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Jan 16, 2025 · Mt. Airy. Our historic Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood is a place of architectural and natural beauty; and perhaps a bigger point of pride, we’re an intentionally diverse and welcoming community. Lace up your boots and take a walk with us.
Explore Mt. Airy - Mt. Airy
Our neighborhood has much to explore—food, drink, history, culture, shopping, and the beautiful Wissahickon. Mt. Airy is also distinguished for its history of racial diversity and integration. Learn more about Mt. Airy history. GETTING HERE. Mt. Airy …
Chestnut Hill, Germantown & Mount Airy Neighborhood Guide
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.
Mt. Airy History
Contemporary Mt. Airy really earned its reputation for diversity through the Civil Rights movement, when a band of real estate agents and religious organizations came together to fight blockbusting and redlining to encourage integration and racial harmony.
Mount Airy - Philadelphia Beautiful
Mount Airy, a charming neighborhood located in Northwest Philadelphia, is a true gem that combines history, diversity, and community spirit. Nestled between the Cresheim Valley and the Wissahickon Gorge, Mount Airy boasts picturesque landscapes and a rich cultural heritage.
Neighborhood Histories: Mount Airy - Solo Real Estate | Philadelphia …
Jan 17, 2025 · Mt. Airy takes its name from the 47-acre estate built in 1740 by William Allen, Jr., a former mayor of Philadelphia. At the time, wealthy city dwellers bought up farmland in the northwest where summers were cooler and more “airy” and where they created lavish estates.
Your Guide to Mt. Airy, Philadelphia - City Cast Philly
Sep 14, 2023 · Mt. Airy is a leafy, residential neighborhood in Northwest Philly, nestled right up next to Wissahickon Valley Park. Origin Story: In 1750, William Allen, an affluent colonial merchant, attorney, and public official, built his summer estate outside of Philadelphia and named it …