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Cobbs Creek Automobile Suburb Historic District

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Philadelphia County

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About This Property

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The Cobbs Creek Automobile Suburb Historic District in Philadelphia represents an early 20th-century planned residential community designed for automobile owners. It features a variety of vernacular and revival-style homes integrated with modern amenities like garages and curvilinear streetscapes.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
100
Listed Date
11/12/1998
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Community Planning And Development
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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