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Fairmount Avenue Historic District, Historic district in Spring Garden, Philadelphia, United States.

The Fairmount Avenue Historic District spans 20 acres encompassing 75 structures including residential buildings, commercial properties, and industrial establishments along defined streets.

The district features Late Victorian rowhouses from the mid to late 1800s and industrial buildings from early 1900s, including the A.F. Bernot dye works from 1900.

The architecture within the district exhibits multiple design elements, from Victorian residences to Art Deco commercial structures, reflecting Philadelphia's urban development patterns.

The district extends through specific boundaries including Fairmount Avenue, Melon Street, North Street, and sections of 15th, 16th, and 17th Streets in Philadelphia.

The Security Elevator factory from 1925 and Alemite Lubricator Company offices represent the industrial heritage preserved within this residential neighborhood.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 39.96670,-75.16220

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:59

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