Christian Street Historic District
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The Christian Street Historic District is an historic district located along Christian Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[1]: 5 It is also known as Black Doctors' Row.[1]: 221 The narrow district extends approximately six city blocks, from the 1400 block of Christian Street to the intersection of Christian Street with 20th Street. Its width is one block on either side of Christian Street, extending to Montrose Street and Webster Street. It is within the area known as South Philadelphia and the neighborhood known as Graduate Hospital.[1]
Christian Street Historic District | |
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Nickname: Black Doctors' Row | |
Coordinates: 39°56′26″N 75°10′16″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Philadelphia County |
City | Philadelphia |
Zip code | 19146 |
Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
As of 2021, the district included approximately 192 buildings, some of which themselves have historical significance. The district was originally proposed for permanent preservation in 2021.[1]
The Christian Street Historic District was at its heyday in the early 20th century when it was a center for homes, businesses, and cultural institutions of African-Americans, with many of its black residents among the city's most prominent. The district was at that time termed "Main Street for Philadelphia's Black Elite."[2]
The neighborhood was officially designated as an historic district by unanimous vote of the Philadelphia City Council in July 2022.[3]