Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties

Located north of Center City and is bordered by Girard Avenue to the north; Callowhill Street to the south; North 6th Street to the west; and the Delaware River to the east (from Callowhill Street to Laurel Street; from Laurel Street to Girard Avenue the eastern boundary is North Front Street). The historical boundaries are the same, except that instead of Girard Avenue, the northern boundary was the Cohocksink Creek, which now flows as a storm sewer under the following streets: (starting at the Delaware River and running from southeast to northwest: Canal, Laurel, Bodine, Cambridge, & Orkney Streets).

 

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Points of Interest

Proposed Riverwalk Casino site at Spring Garden Street and Delaware Avenue. At 11 acres, it was the smallest site of the five considered by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in 2006.
One of two riverfront sites selected by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Sits on 22.6 acres in Northern Liberties at Delaware Avenue and Shackamaxon Street.
Only one building remains of the once world-famous Cramps Shipyard, and it’s about to be torn down.

A suggested get together with the Las Vegas casino mogul to familiarize him with the Civic Vision for the Central Delaware creates friction among advocacy group members.

Developer Michael Samschick of Core Realty owns the lots next to the Edward Corner Marine building at Shackamaxon Street and Delaware Ave. What he has planned is anybody's guess.

Council's committee on the rules unanimously passes along amendment that would eliminate height restrictions along seven blocks of the Central Delaware. Casino properties in the CED may be exempted.

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Events

Past Events

March 13, 2010 9:00am - 11:00am
March 4, 2010 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 22, 2010 7:00pm - 9:00pm