Torresdale

In the Northeast section of Philadelphia you can find Torresdale located along the Delaware River. Named by Charles Macalester for his Scotland home, the area had first been favored by Thomas Holme, William Penn's surveyor, as the site for Penn to place the city. Regardless that this area was not chosen, Holme had property in the area and would later be buried here.

Torresdale is the site for a few places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two interesting sites are the Frankford avenue Bridge over Poquessing Creek and the Glen Foerd at Torresdale, a historical mansion.

The area is home to the Torresdale Frankford Country Club with a Donald Ross designed golf course. The club holds weddings, as well as banquets. It also features a swimming pool and tennis courts.

Transportation is a cinch in Torresdale with the Delaware Expressway running along the neighborhood. Also, SEPTA provides service through its Regional Rail Station by the same name as the area and the Market-Frankford Line; both in which will take you into the city.

The homes in Torresdale are mostly single-family homes with townhouses and apartment/condo complexes sprinkled about the area. The home in Torresdale are absolutely gorgeous and each has its own individual feel.

There are five public schools run by the School District of Philadelphia. There are also four private and one charter schools. Torresdale also has an abundance of childcare facilities for children not of schooling age.

This beautiful neighborhood is also home to the Torresdale Boy's Club. Don't let the name fool you - girls ARE allowed. The club offers sports such as baseball, basketball and soccer amongst others. Children can begin attending this exclusive kid's club as early as 4 years of age.

Nightlife in Torresdale is okay. The neighborhood has a few pubs, sports bars and dive bars.

Torresdale is close to convenience stores, as well as chains such as K-mart. The neighborhood also has an array of music stores, auto shops, computer places, jewelers and florists. The majority of stores are around Frankford Avenue and Bristol Pike.

This premiere neighborhood may not have made the final cut for William Penn's city but it still is a quite beautiful place to live. Honestly, the hustle and bustle of Center City would have ruined this quaint area. It is wonderful just the way it is.

Torresdale is a neighborhood located in the Far Northeast section of Philadelphia. It is bound by the Delaware River, Bucks County, Bensalem Township and Holmesburg. Torresdale is a largely residential neighborhood and is home to an eclectic mix of people including African Americans, Italian Americans, Irish Americans, Polish Americans, Asian Americans and Hispanics.
Torresdale enjoys a suburban feel since it is located so far away from the center of the city. A lot of houses are spread out and even offer front yards. This makes the neighborhood a quiet one that is perfect for families, retirees or anybody looking for some peace and quiet.
That’s not to say that Torresdale is without its disadvantages. The area used to have a higher crime rate, but thanks to gentrification, a lot of the neighborhood has improved dramatically. A lot of people want to move to this area because of the affordable prices and more tranquil feel.
Torresdale can get a bit congested during rush hour traffic. This is because it is one of the last neighborhoods you go through before you leave the city’s borders. A lot of people who live in Bucks County and work in Philly will drive through this area on their way home from work. So it is advised to take public transportation when you can.