South Street (Philadelphia)
South Street Headhouse District | |
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The 400 block of South Street near the corner of Leithgow in South Philadelphia | |
| Coordinates: 39°56′30″N 75°09′02″W / 39.941758°N 75.15069°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.12 km2 (0.047 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 27,805 |
| ZIP Code | 19145 |
| Area code(s) | 215, 267 and 445 |
South Street's western terminus in University City at Penn Medicine Station | |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| West end | 33rd Street / Spruce Street in University City |
| Major junctions | I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in University City PA 611 (Broad Street) in Center City |
| East end | Front Street in Center City |
South Street in Philadelphia, initially named Cedar Street in William Penn's original street grid, is an east–west street forming the southern border of Center City and the northern border for South Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, United States.
The South Street Headhouse District between Front and 7th streets is a neighborhood known for its bohemian, punk, and alternative atmosphere and its diverse urban mix of shops, bars, and eateries. South Street is one of Philadelphia's largest and most prominent tourist attractions.