Cecil B. Moore, Philadelphia facts for kids
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Cecil B. Moore
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Temple University's Liacouras Center
Paley Library
Charles Library on the Campus of Temple University
Mazur Hall
Broad Street with Temple University's Morgan Hall on the right hand side.
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| City | Philadelphia |
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37,289 |
| ZIP code |
19121
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 |
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Cecil B. Moore is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after Cecil B. Moore, a famous civil rights lawyer and politician from Philadelphia. The neighborhood is mostly built around the main campus of Temple University.
Over the past few years, many Temple University students have moved into the area. This has brought new life and changes to the neighborhood. Some people even call the area "Templetown" because of how many students live there. Cecil B. Moore Avenue is a main street that runs through the neighborhood, crossing N. Broad Street near the university.
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Who Lives in Cecil B. Moore?
The Cecil B. Moore neighborhood is home to about 37,289 people (as of 2014). The population has grown quite a bit since 2000. Most people living here are African American or Puerto Rican. However, more and more Temple University students, from all backgrounds, are also moving into the area. Many students live in apartments or houses near the campus.
Where is Cecil B. Moore Located?
The Cecil B. Moore neighborhood covers a large area. It generally stretches from 6th Street in the east to 17th Street in the west. To the north, it reaches York Street, and to the south, it goes down to Girard Avenue.
The growth of Temple University has brought many changes. For example, the Progress Plaza shopping center has become much busier. This is because students living nearby spend money at the shops. Temple University is also expanding its campus. It bought the old William Penn High School, which will help the university grow even more towards Center City.
The Story Behind the Name
The neighborhood is named after Cecil Bassett Moore (1915–1979). He was a lawyer and an important leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Philadelphia. He worked hard to make sure everyone had equal rights, no matter their race.
One of his most famous actions was leading protests against Girard College. This led to the school allowing students of all races to attend. Cecil B. Moore also fought for many other important causes. He wanted schools and job unions to be open to everyone. He also pushed for more political and economic chances for African Americans.
He is also remembered for helping to calm things down in Philadelphia after some difficult times in 1964. During his time as president of the local NAACP chapter, its membership grew from 7,000 to over 50,000 in just a few years. This shows how many people supported his work.
Important Places in the Neighborhood
Education and Learning
- Temple University: A large university with about 39,515 students.
- Girard College (Prep): A historic school with about 300 students.
Getting Around Cecil B. Moore
The neighborhood has good public transportation options. You can get around using trains and buses.
Train Stations
- Cecil B. Moore transit station: This is a stop on the Broad Street Line subway.
- North Broad and Temple University stations: These are stops for the SEPTA Regional Rail trains.
Cecil B. Moore Avenue is a long street that runs all the way from Fairmount Park to Frankford Avenue. It crosses Broad Street right at Temple University.
