Kensington

Diverse neighborhood, just north east of Center City, full of industrial warehouses

photo by Michael Dorn

Neighborhood Highlights

• A large, diverse neighborhood located north east of Center City.
• Traditionally a working class neighborhood, Kensington was once one of the leading centers of the textile industry.
• Still a working class neighborhood, many of the large manufacturers have shut down leaving large factories which have been renovated to house newer artisans and craftsmen.

Neighborhood Fast Facts

• Boundaries: Front to the east, Girard to the south, far north, Sixth to the west
• Zip code: 19122, 19133
• Fun: Crane Arts Building