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Society Hill street at night, with a clock-tower building, glowing storefronts, and cobblestone pavement.
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Society Hill

The Free Library of Philadelphia operates the Independence Branch at 18 South 7th Street.

Welcome to Society Hill

The district is named after the 18th century Free Society of Traders, which had its offices at Front Street on the hill above Dock Creek. Located close to both the Delaware River and Philadelphia's civic buildings, including the Independence Hall, the neighborhood soon became one of the city's most populous areas. Several market halls, taverns and churches were built alongside brick houses of Philadelphia's affluent citizens.

In the 19th century, the city expanded westward and the area lost its appeal. Houses deteriorated until the 1950s, when the city, state and federal governments started one of the first urban renewal programs aimed at the preservation of historic buildings. While most commercial 19th-century buildings were demolished, historically-significant houses were restored by occupants or taken over by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and sold to individuals who agreed to restore the exteriors. Replicas of 18th-century street lights and brick sidewalks were added to enhance the colonial atmosphere. Empty lots and demolished buildings were replaced with parks, walkways, and modern townhouses.

From 1957-1959, the agencies Greater Philadelphia Movement, Redevelopment Authority and the Old Philadelphia Development Corporation bought 31 acres (130,000 m2) around Dock Street. They demolished and relocated the Dock Street market, setting aside 5 acres (20,000 m2) of land that would become the Society Hill Towers.

In 1957, Edmund Bacon, the executive director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, awarded developer-architect firm Webb and Knapp the competition for the redevelopment of Society Hill. Architect I. M. Pei and his team designed a plan for three 31-story Society Hill Towers and low-rise buildings. The Towers and townhouses project was completed in 1964, while the entire plan was completed in 1977. Architect Louis Sauer designed dozens of rowhouse projects for the area around Society Hill, including Waverly Court and Penn's Landing Square.

Historic buildings in Society Hill include the Society Hill Synagogue, built in 1829 as a Baptist church by Philadelphia architect Thomas U. Walter, one of the architects of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. The synagogue was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Another notable building is St. Peter's Church, constructed between 1758 and 1761 by Robert Smith.

Education

Society Hill residents are assigned to schools in the School District of Philadelphia. Residents are zoned to the General George A. McCall School, located in Society Hill, for grades Kindergarten through 8 and Furness High School for high school.

Also located in Society Hill is the Saint Peter's School, considered to be the most exclusive private elementary school in Philadelphia. It was formed in 1834 and was originally part of St. Peter's Church, erected in 1761. Saint Peter's offers classes from Pre-School through eighth grade.

Public Libraries

The Free Library of Philadelphia operates the Independence Branch at 18 South 7th Street.

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Overview for Society Hill, PA

5,783 people live in Society Hill, where the median age is 52 and the average individual income is $137,996. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,783

Total Population

52 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
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$137,996

Average individual Income

Around Society Hill, PA

There's plenty to do around Society Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Asahi, Mandarin Express, and Linda Fruits & Produce Truck.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Society Hill, PA

Population Households Employment

Society Hill has 3,668 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Society Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,783 people call Society Hill home. The population density is 43,634 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,783

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

52 years

Median Age

44 / 56%

Men vs Women

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3,668

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$137,996

Average individual Income

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1919 Chestnut Street Suite 102
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Damon Michels Team:
854 Montgomery Ave
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 668-3400
[email protected]
Center City Rittenhouse Square:
1919 Chestnut Street Suite 102
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 977-8800
New Jersey:
983 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(610) 668-3400
Fax Number:
(610) 514-2525