Some neighborhoods are unrecognizable from five years ago, but Philly has managed to hold onto some of its oldest, most significant structures that date all the way back to the 17th century.
The 1,460-square-foot stone house at 238 West Gorgas Lane in Mount Airy is closing in on 55 years, but it’s been well-maintained. Heck, the kitchen pretty much dates from 2013 due to a significant renovation.
The four-story building is an atypical affordable housing project in more ways than one, aiming to help stabilize single moms and their families all in one place.
Designed by local architect Robert McGoodwin, known for his work especially in nearby Chestnut Hill, the Andorra House was built in 1920 for William Harper, the owner of what was once the largest nursery on the east coast.
Sandwiched right between Manayunk and East Falls on the edge of the Wissahickon is this 19th-century home that has just landed on the market after undergoing a restoration.