Walnut Hill, Philadelphia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walnut Hill
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Allison Mansion on the Walnut Hill College campus
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 |
Walnut Hill is a neighborhood in West Philadelphia, a part of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located between 45th Street and 52nd Street, with Market Street and Spruce Street as its boundaries. Most of Walnut Hill is in the northwestern area of the University City District. It is found just north of the neighborhoods of Garden Court and Spruce Hill.
Walnut Hill is a diverse neighborhood. Many different groups of people live here. It also has a lot of students who live there for part of the year. The neighborhood was mostly built from the early 1900s through the 1940s. It grew a lot after the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line train was built. This line helps people travel around the city. The neighborhood is mostly homes, with many two and three-story row homes. These are houses built in a row that share side walls. There are also some older apartment buildings with gardens.
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What Schools Are in Walnut Hill?
Walnut Hill is home to West Philadelphia High School. This school serves many students in the area. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is also very close by. It teaches students how to work in restaurants and the food industry.
How Is Walnut Hill Developing?
In recent years, groups have worked to improve Walnut Hill. The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation is one such group. They work with the Walnut Hill Community Association. Together, they have helped bring new projects and growth to the neighborhood.
What Historic Places Are in Walnut Hill?
Walnut Hill has some important historic buildings. These buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect places that are important to history.
La Blanche Apartments
The La Blanche Apartments are one of these historic places. They are a good example of the architecture from when they were built.
Henry C. Lea School of Practice
The Henry C. Lea School of Practice is another historic building. It has been an important part of education in the community for many years.
What Famous People Lived in Walnut Hill?
Walnut Hill has been home to several famous people. Their stories add to the neighborhood's rich history.
American Bandstand's Start
The famous music show, American Bandstand, first aired from Walnut Hill. It was broadcast from an ABC studio at 46th and Market Streets. This building is now home to the Enterprise Center.
Isaac Asimov's Time in Walnut Hill
The well-known Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov lived in Walnut Hill. He lived at Wyngate Hall from 1942 to 1945. This building is now called The Terrace. While living there, Asimov wrote several stories. These stories became part of his famous books, I, Robot and the Foundation series.
Paul Robeson's Later Years
Singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson also lived in Walnut Hill. He lived with his sister at 50th and Walnut from 1968 until he passed away in 1976. There is a special mural at 45th and Chestnut that honors Robeson.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
From the 1930s through the 1970s, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) was located in Walnut Hill. Their old building at 48th and Spruce is now a church. It is called Emmanual Church and is a Korean language Presbyterian congregation.
