Northern Liberties is an area of Philadelphia that was cut off from the rest of the city by the construction of I-95 in 1967. I-95 separated Northern Liberties from the rest of Philadelphia, creating an isolated area known as the Forgotten Triangle. The Spring Garden Station was created in 1977 to integrate transportation with I-95. Northern Liberties has experienced both urban revitalization through new development projects but also still has areas of blight and abandoned properties as it continues to develop.

1. Northern Liberties

2. Transportation

3. I-95 Established in Philadelphia in 1967 Runs through Northern Liberties Cuts off some of Northern Liberties Area cut off know as Forgotten Triangle Separates from rest of Philadelphia

4. Spring Garden Station Created in 1977 Replaced Fairmount Station Was created to integrate with I-95 Rises in the median of I-95

5. Other Forms of Transportation Many Bus Routes run through Also several Trolley Lines

6. Other Forms (Cont’d) Bikes Cars (using new parking sys)

7. Important Places

8. North Bowl Opened in July 2006 Very popular area in Northern Liberties Very Overpriced Besides bowling there is an arcade

9. North Bowl Pictures

10. North Bowl Pictures (Cont’d)

12. Is another expensive aspect of Northern Liberties

14. The Fire Began as part of Philadelphia Bar and Grill Is described as “original music venue” Has shows and weekly open mike night Is another important hang out spot

15. Ramonita G. De Rodriguez Library Main Library in Northern Liberties Opened in 1968 as Girard Ave Library Renamed in 1977 to honor Ramonita Rodriguez

16. Mid Atlantic Social Security Center Provides monthly retirement and disability benefits Not allowed to take pictures on their property Will be chased off and have camera taken

17. OTHER FACTS

18. Murals and Art They are a large part of Northern Liberties They were in every part of the neighborhood Adds color to areas that are run down

19. Blight vs. Urban Revitalization

20. Blight vs Urban Revitalization (Cont’d) There are many new houses/apartments There are also abandoned houses & lots Northern Liberties is a work in progress Needs more progress in many areas