Fordham, Residential neighborhood in The Bronx, United States
Fordham is a residential neighborhood in The Bronx stretching from East 196th Street to Fordham Road, with Grand Concourse as its main spine. The area consists of apartment buildings, street-level businesses, and the substantial campus of Fordham University.
The area originated as Fordham Manor established in the 17th century before transforming into the urban neighborhood it is today. This early settlement shaped the street patterns and the neighborhood's name.
Fordham University shapes the neighborhood's character, drawing students and visitors to its sprawling campus. The academic presence influences how people move through and gather in the surrounding streets.
The neighborhood has strong connections to Manhattan through several subway lines and bus routes. Visitors should expect hilly terrain and plan for significant walking when exploring the area.
Writer Edgar Allan Poe spent his final years in a cottage that still stands in Poe Park within the neighborhood. This small house serves as a literary landmark in the middle of the urban area.
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