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Encyclopedia > Kensington, Pennsylvania
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Kensington, in Near Northeast Philadelphia, is known as an integral part of the city's Irish-American and Puerto Rican populations. Also heavily represented are Polish Americans and Americans of German descent. Map of Philadelphia County with Northeast Highlighted. ... Irish population density in the United States, 1872. ... Polish-American refers to American citizens of Polish descent. ...


Traditionally working-class, Kensington was hurt from the closing down of the area's manufactories beginning in the 60's, which has led to major unemployment and run-down housing in the area. However, some parts are being arguably gentrified, especially those near Frankford Avenue, near Fishtown, due to the expansion of Temple University Hospital and those near Port Richmond, Kensington's neighbor to the east. The area has also become known as a large small-business center due to the many diverse shops in the area. Fishtown is a neighborhood in transition. ... Temple University is a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Port Richmond can refer to: Port Richmond, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. ...


Known for conflicts between gangs and labor unions, the area suffered heavily from the 90's crack epidemic and is still considered crime-ridden. Much of the traditional population is now considered to be joining the phenomenon known as White Flight. White flight is a colloquial term for the demographic trend of upper and middle class White people moving away from (predominantly non-white) inner cities, finding new homes in nearby suburbs or even moving to new locales entirely, e. ...



Neighborhoods of The Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Academy Gardens - Ashton-Wooden Bridge - Bridesburg - Burholme - Bustleton - Byberry - Castor Garden - Fishtown - Fox Chase - Frankford - Holmesburg - Juniata - Kensington - Lawncrest - Lexington Park - Mayfair - Millbrook - Modena Park - Morrell Park - Normandy - Oxford Circle - Parkwood - Pennypack - Port Richmond - Rhawnhurst - Richmond - Ryers - Somerton - Tacony - Torresdale - Upper Holmesburg - Winchester Park - Wissinoming

Philadelphia neighbohoods Neighbourhood is also a term in topology. ... Map of Philadelphia County with Northeast Highlighted. ... Philadelphia is a village located in Jefferson County, New York. ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell (D) Senators Arlen Specter (R) Rick Santorum (R) Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ... Image File history File links NEPhilaDistrict. ... Burholme, is a neighborhood located in The Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. ... The Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia is centered in the intersection of Cottman Avenue and Bustleton Avenue. ... Byberry is a place name in Northeast Philadelphia that can have several references. ... Fishtown is a neighborhood in transition. ... The Fox Chase section of Northeast Philadelphia got its name from The Fox Chase Inn which opened in 1705. ... Frankford is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, situated about 6 miles northeast of Center City. ... Holmesburg is a neighborhood in the Near Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Lawncrest is a neighborhood in the Near Northeast portion of the Northeast Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Mayfair is a neighborhood located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Port Richmond is one of the neighbourhoods of the city of Philadelphia. ... A neighborhood in Philadelphias Northeast Philadelphia section. ... Torresdale, also known as Torrisdale, is a neighborhood in the Far Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... The following are a list of major neighborhoods in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, organized by broad geographical location within the city: // West Philadelphia Carroll Park Cedar Park - Breadth: North to Larchwood Ave. ...


Center City - North Philadelphia - Northwest Philadelphia - The Northeast - South Philadelphia - Southwest Philadelphia - West Philadelphia Center City District, highlighted on a map of Philadelphia County. ... Map of Philadelphia County with North Philadelphia highlighted. ... Map of Philadelphia County with Northeast Highlighted. ... South Philadelphia district, highlighted on map of Philadelphia County. ... West Philadelphia is a region of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the western side of the Schuylkill River to the city line, centrally located and stretching north and south of Market Street, but not including areas south of Baltimore Ave, which is a part of Southwestern Philadelphia. ...


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Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (522 words)
Kensington is a neighborhood located in the United States city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Kensington has served as one of the integral Irish American neighborhoods in the city.
In the nineteenth century, Kensington was one of the leading centers of the textile industry, particularly in carpet manufacture.
Kensington Windows - Vinyl Replacement Windows and Doors - Find Window Dealers (274 words)
Kensington begins to manufacture some of the first vinyl replacement windows in the U.S.A. Kensington moves to their current facility in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania.
Kensington is one of the first manufacturers to use dual-durometer glazing that improves the seal around the insulated glass unit.
Kensington glass technology is rated as one of the highest energy efficient systems in the industry.
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