Alden Park Manor

Alden Park Manor is a residential complex in Germantown, Philadelphia, comprising three main tower buildings named Manor, Kenilworth, and Cambridge designed in the Jacobean Revival style. The red brick structures with stone detailing sit on expansive grounds that once formed part of an earlier estate.

The land was originally part of the Justus C. Strawbridge estate before being developed in 1925 into a residential complex. Architect Edwin Rorke designed the buildings to create a new residential model for the growing middle class of the era.

The complex represented a new approach to residential living in Philadelphia where residents owned shares in the building rather than individual units. This cooperative model brought together people seeking modern, shared community spaces.

The complex is located in a developed neighborhood with sidewalks and public transit nearby, making it easy to reach. You can explore the exterior architecture and grounds, though interior spaces are not typically open to the public.

The indoor swimming pool features rare Mercer tiles and a retractable roof that allowed residents to enjoy open-air swimming on nicer days. This innovative feature was ahead of its time when the complex was built.

Location: Philadelphia

Inception: 1925

Address: 5500 Wissahickon Avenue

Website: http://aldenpark.net

GPS coordinates: 40.02611,-75.18611

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02