Brewerytown

There is a recent influx of young professionals, and it is considered a neighborhood on the rise.

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MLS® PAPH2447820

$4,800,000

2709 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
31 Beds 21,169 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2444144

$4,800,000

2709 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
21,169 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2219006

$4,125,000

1517-1523 N Stillman St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
16,026 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2217552

$4,125,000

1517-23 N Stillman St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
16,026 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2357274

$1,950,000

2623-25 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
4 Beds 4,416 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2445606

$1,539,888

2631 & 2633 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
14 Beds 6,724 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Brewerytown

 

History

Brewerytown is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia. An unofficial region, Brewerytown got its name because of the numerous breweries that were located along the Schuylkill during the late 19th century and early 20th century. It is now primarily a residential neighborhood, with an active commercial sector along Girard Avenue. Despite struggling with poverty in recent decades, Brewerytown has seen a recent influx of young professionals, and it is considered a neighborhood on the rise.
 
The earliest indications of this legacy can be seen on maps from the 1860s, which list several minor brewers and distillation facilities in this region. Proximity to the river and nearby farmland allowed these establishments to flourish, and as demands increased, so did development in Brewerytown. Much of the expansion into the early 20th century was handled by architect Otto Wolf, who oversaw the construction of over 60 buildings in the area, bringing a distinct German texture to the houses, saloons, and breweries of the area.
 
Some of his buildings are still standing, including the Bergdoll Brewing complex, and F.A. Poth Brewing. Columbia Park, the former home of the Philadelphia Athletics major league baseball team, was located at 30th and Oxford Streets in the neighborhood.
 
At its peak, 700 breweries operated across Philadelphia, several in a ten-block area of Brewerytown. Unfortunately, with the collapse of local industry later in the 20th century, originally started by the implementation of Prohibition in the United States, and beer production moving primarily to the Midwest, every single brewer had vanished by 1987. The industry has slowly returned to the city but at nowhere near the capacity of its heyday. Ironically, there are currently no operating breweries in Brewerytown.
 
During this late 20th-century slump, the entirety of North Philadelphia, Brewerytown included, was hit hard by economic depression. Much of the area was deemed blighted by the city government. For the last few decades, Brewerytown has been a predominantly poor, African-American neighborhood..
 
In 1991, the Brewerytown Historic District was certified by the National Register of Historic Places. The district contains 380 buildings and is roughly bounded by 30th St., Girard Ave., 32nd St. and Glenwood Ave. (Wikipedia)
 

Boundaries

The Schuylkill River’s eastern bank and 25th Street, Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the north, and Parrish Street to the south.

 
  • Zip Code: 19121 & 19130
 

What To See / Do

 

More Information: Brewerytown Living

 

Schools

  • Morris School

  • William D. Kelley School
 

Public Transportation

  • SEPTA’s 32 and 48 buses

  • SEPTA’s 15 trolley

Overview for Brewerytown, PA

10,334 people live in Brewerytown, where the median age is 32 and the average individual income is $33,664. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,334

Total Population

32 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$33,664

Average individual Income

Around Brewerytown, PA

There's plenty to do around Brewerytown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
69
Bikeable
Bike Score
61
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Mediterranean Foods, Sacred Vice Brewing - Berks, and Tres Fiori.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Mediterranean Foods Logo
Dining 4.76 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Sacred Vice Brewing - Berks Logo
Dining 2.47 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Tres Fiori Logo
Dining 2.79 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Cactus Collective Logo
Shopping 3.24 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Feet First Team Building Logo
Active 3.44 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
The Jiu Jitsu Company Logo
Active 2.88 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brewerytown, PA

Population Households Employment

Brewerytown has 4,579 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brewerytown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,334 people call Brewerytown home. The population density is 32,833.335 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,334

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

32

Median Age

42.48 / 57.52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,579

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$33,664

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Brewerytown, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Brewerytown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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