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Old York Road Corridor

Old York Road Corridor is a Philadelphia walking tour with 10 stops, audio narration, Compass guidance, and route planning details.

Route overview

Distance, time, and stops

1.8 miles · 80 minutes · 10 stops

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Stops on this route

1. Happy Hollow Rec Center

Stop context

1967 race riots site, now community hub. Day: Afternoon. Time: 1:00 PM. Location: 4740 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

2. Germantown High School

Stop context

First integrated high school in Philly. Day: Late Afternoon. Time: 4:00 PM. Location: 2950 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

3. The Nile Restaurant & Lounge

Stop context

Vegan soul food, founded by Black Panthers. Day: Evening. Time: 6:30 PM. Location: 6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

4. Johnson House Historic Site

Stop context

Active Underground Railroad station. Day: Afternoon. Time: 2:00 PM. Location: 6306 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

5. Cliveden Historic Site

Stop context

1777 Battle of Germantown, enslaved Africans' contributions. Day: Afternoon. Time: 3:00 PM. Location: 6401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

6. Ogontz Theatre Site

Stop context

Vaudeville palace for Black artists during segregation. Day: Morning. Time: 9:45 AM. Location: 6037 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

7. Old York Road & North Broad

Stop context

Colonial gateway, free Black laborers built milestones. Day: Morning. Time: 9:00 AM. Location: 6704 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

8. Cecil B. Moore Law Office

Stop context

Civil rights leader's law practice. Day: Morning. Time: 10:30 AM. Location: 7101 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

9. Relish Restaurant

Stop context

Upscale soul food in historic mansion. Day: Lunch. Time: 12:00 PM. Location: 7152 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius

10. Woodmere Art Museum

Stop context

We Speak: Black Artists exhibit. Day: Evening. Time: 5:00 PM. Location: 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Map readiness

verified coordinates · 40 meter trigger radius