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Holme Circle
Holme Ave Bridge Crossing Pennypack Creek
Holme Ave Bridge Crossing Pennypack Creek
Country  United States
State Pennsylvania
County Philadelphia County
City Philadelphia
Area code(s) 215, 267, and 445

Holme Circle is a friendly neighborhood located in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It's nestled in a cool loop of the Pennypack Creek, right where Holme Avenue meets Welsh Road. This area is named after Thomas Holme, an important person from the past.

Exploring Holme Circle

Holme Circle is known for its different types of homes. If you head north of the main circle, you'll find two-story twin homes. These were built between 1959 and 1964. Streets like Walnut Hill, Axe Factory, and Manchester are good examples.

Homes in the Area

Southeast of the circle, there are one-story twin homes. These were built around 1962. You can see them on streets such as Colfax, Draper, and Albion. South of Welsh Road and Holme Avenue, you'll find single homes. This area is called Winchester Park. These houses were built a bit earlier, from 1951 to 1955. Streets like Stamford, Hargrave, Lenola, and Martindale are part of this section.

Learning and Community

The community in Holme Circle has its own local spots. For example, the St Jerome Parish serves the people living here. Kids in the neighborhood go to the Robert B. Pollock Elementary School. This school is located at Welsh Road and Tolbut Street. It's a key part of the local community.

Famous Faces from Holme Circle

Did you know that some famous people have lived in Holme Circle? One well-known former resident is Sylvester Stallone. He's a famous actor and filmmaker. He used to live on Mower Street in the neighborhood. It's pretty cool to think a movie star once called Holme Circle home!

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