South Street (Philadelphia)

South Street Headhouse District
Neighborhood of Philadelphia
The 400 block of South Street near the corner of Leithgow in South Philadelphia
The 400 block of South Street near the corner of Leithgow in South Philadelphia
South Street Headhouse District is located in Philadelphia
South Street Headhouse District
South Street Headhouse District
Coordinates: 39°56′30″N 75°09′02″W / 39.941758°N 75.15069°W / 39.941758; -75.15069
Country United States
StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
CityPhiladelphia
Area
 • Total
0.12 km2 (0.047 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total
27,805[1]
ZIP Code
19145
Area code(s)215, 267 and 445
South Street
South Street's western terminus in University City at Penn Medicine station
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
West end33rd Street / Spruce Street in University City
Major
junctions		 I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in University City
PA 611 (Broad Street) in Center City
East endFront Street in Center City

South Street in Philadelphia, originally named Cedar Street in William Penn's original street grid,[2] is an east–west street forming the southern border of Center City[3] and the northern border for South Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, United States.[4]

The South Street Headhouse District between Front and 7th streets is a neighborhood known for its bohemian, punk, and alternative atmosphere and its diverse urban mix of shops, bars, and eateries. South Street is one of Philadelphia's largest and most prominent tourist attractions.[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference sshd22 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Woodall, Peter (January 16, 2013). "What's In An Odonym?". Hidden City Philadelphia. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  3. ^ Philadelphia Neighborhoods A-K. City of Philadelphia Department of Records.
  4. ^ Philadelphia Neighborhoods Q-Z. City of Philadelphia Department of Records.
  5. ^ What's In The South Street Neighborhood? (archived), Visitphilly.com Accessed August 15, 2012