Kensington is a historic Philadelphia neighborhood northeast of Center City with deep roots in the city’s manufacturing and industrial past. Traditional rowhomes, former factories, commercial corridors, and newer development all contribute to an urban landscape that varies considerably from block to block.

Kensington Avenue and Front Street are major transportation routes through the area, with SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line providing direct service toward Center City and Northeast Philadelphia. Frankford Avenue connects portions of Kensington with Fishtown and neighborhoods farther northeast, while former industrial buildings throughout the area reflect the neighborhood’s important role in Philadelphia’s manufacturing history.