Lower Moyamensing, Philadelphia Explained

Lower Moyamensing is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, situated just south of the East Passyunk Crossing neighborhood and north of the stadium area. It is bounded by Snyder Avenue to the north, Oregon Avenue to the south, South 7th Street to the east, and South Broad Street to the west. Sub-divided by 10th Street, it can be separated into LoMo East and LoMo West. ^[1] The neighborhood was once part of Moyamensing Township (later East Moyamensing) before becoming part of Philadelphia in 1854. Lower Moyamensing is known for its 19th century row homes, factory buildings, and variety of restaurants. South Philadelphia High School is located in Lower Moyamensing, at the corner of Broad and Jackson Streets.

Demographics

According to the 2020 Census data, the population of Lower Moyamensing is just over 16,000. 54.1% of the population identified as White, 25% as Asian, 4.9% as Black, 4.7% as mixed race, and 11.2% having Hispanic heritage. 73.8% of the population was born in the United States, of the foreign born population, 57.8% were born in Asia. The median household income is $63,497.^{[2] [3]}

Parks

• Marconi Plaza
• Mifflin Square Park, established in the 1890s ^[4]
• South Philly High Park, established in 2022.

Transportation

Lower Moyamensing is served by SEPTA's Broad Street Line subway line at Snyder station at the northern border and Oregon Station at the southern border, as well as several bus lines. Broad Street is the major north south roadway, Snyder Avenue and Oregon Avenue are the major east west roadways.Towards to North and South, the LoMo West is served by SEPTA bus Route 4, 45. The east side is served by Route 47M and 47. Towards East and West, the neighborhood is served by Route 79,7,G. The neighborhood is also served by Route 37 and 68 to Airport Area and 69th Street Transportation Center.

Hospitals

Methodist Hospital, part of the Jefferson University hospital network, is located on Broad and Wolf Streets.

In popular culture

• In the 1976 film Rocky, the "Little Marie" scene is set at a deli (now a private residence) at the corner of South 12th and Cantrell Streets, and the 1100 Block of Jackson.^[5]
• M. Night Shyamalan's 2019 film Glass contains a scene filmed at Station on the Broad Street Line.^[6]
• The 2006 film 10th & Wolf is set in Lower Moyamensing, although it was filmed in Pittsburgh.^[7]

Notable people

• Angelo Bruno (1910–1980), mobster, boss of the Philadelphia Crime Family^[8]
• Jerry Blavat (1940–2023), disc jockey and performer.^[9]
• James Darren (1936–2024), actor^[10]
• Fabian (born 1943), singer^[10]
• Joey Giardello (1930–2008), boxer ^[10]
• Anne Ishii (born 1979), writer, television host
• Bobby Rydell (1942–2022), singer^[10]
• Lisa Scottoline (born 1955), author^[10]
• Scott Stewart (1802–1881), physician, founder of Methodist Hospital^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lower Moyamensing Civic Association. Lower Moyamensing Civic Association. en-US. 2018-04-20.
2. Web site: The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas. statisticalatlas.com.
3. Web site: Lower Moyamensing, PA Household Income, Population & Demographics | Point2. www.point2homes.com.
4. Web site: Help Restore Mifflin Square Park. Lower Moyamensing Civic. Association. March 27, 2019.
5. Web site: Atomic Hoagie Shop | Rocky Movie Filming Location in Philadelphia . 11 December 2010 .
6. Web site: This is where M. Night Shyamalan's movie 'Glass' filmed in Pennsylvania . 18 January 2019 .
7. Web site: 10th & Wolf (2006) - Filming & production - IMDb . .
8. Web site: 934 Snyder Ave., home of slain mob boss Angelo Bruno, is up for sale. William. Bender. www.inquirer.com. 4 June 2010 .
9. Web site: Legendary Philadelphia disc jockey Jerry Blavat dies at 82 .
10. Web site: The Famous 70. Bill. Gelman. December 1, 2017.
11. Web site: History of Jefferson Methodist Hospital - Jefferson University Hospitals. hospitals.jefferson.edu.