Callowhill

Callowhill is one of the unofficial names for a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, located roughly in the vicinity of Callowhill Street, between Vine Street, Spring Garden Street, Broad Street, and 8th Street. The name "Callowhill" was coined by the Callowhill Neighborhood Association, a community organization in the area although this name often appears on online maps, the City of Philadelphia does not have an official name for this area. Callowhill is named for Callowhill Street, which was named after Hannah Callowhill Penn, William Penn's second wife. [Callowhill, Philadelphia - Wikipedia]

Callowhill’s also called The Loft District, a shout to its stylish modern high-rises and factory residences, or “The Eraserhood,” as filmmaker David Lynch’s bizarro-world opus Eraserhead was inspired by the area. Some of the city’s best live music venues, a steady-growing restaurant identity and a fascinating cluster of independent art venues. [Callowhill - Visit Phillyl]

Additional Info

• City Council District 1
• Ward 5

Links

• Neighborhood Callowhill Association
• Friends of the Rail Park
• Callowhill - Visit Philly