The Neighborhood of Fairmount, Philadelphia's Art Museum Area




The Neighborhood of Fairmount Philadelphia's Art Museum Area

The Smoke Stack

Although it's not much of a beauty, the smoke stack at 23rd and Poplar Streets is one of the most prominent landmarks in the neighborhood. It can be seen from many miles away. The structure it towers over is a utility building for the Philadelphia Nursing Home which is just east of here.

There's not much to see on the north side of Poplar Street except the wall surrounding the Nursing Home's property. The South side is lined with typical Philadelphia row homes. As we head east to 22nd Street, we notice that the homes on the east side of 22nd are quite different in design. We'll discuss those houses in a while.

Right now, we'll turn north and pass through the walkway that separates the nursing home and its utility building. We'll be turning right onto South College Avenue and headed toward The Philadelphia Nursing Home.

Alphabetical Tour Menu
The Bache-Martin School Brewerytown Eastern State Penitentiary Girard College The Joan of Arc Statue Olivet-Covenant Church Pennsylvania Avenue The Philadelphia Nursing Home The Pink Chapel Reservoir Homes The Smoke Stack St. Francis Xavier Church St. Hedwig Church St. Nicholas Church Von Colln Park and Playground Ward Memorial Park The 29th St. Bridge

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