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W.B Saul Agricultural Sciences High School is located in the neighborhood of Roxborough, a part of Philadelphia that is often grouped with the trendy and student-driven Manayunk. Roxborough has somewhat of a "suburban" feel compared to many neighborhoods in Philadelphia, as evidenced by its relatively low population density and abundance of green space. As previous student teacher Valerie Metzer puts it, "Most people living in the surrounding area [Roxborough] tend to be middle aged to older and middle to upper middle class. Manayunk is made up of a lot of younger singles and couples. The area surrounding Saul seems like a very safe community." |
Neighborhood Map
Here is a current map of the neighborhood surrounding W.B Saul, which is denoted with a blue star. Landmarks of importance are marked with a red bubble, and clicking on them will lead to a description and picture of the site. Feel free to explore!
Images: Erika Mitkus
Image: Greater Philadelphia GeoHistory Network. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://www.philageohistory.org
Quotations/Information: Metzler, V. (2015, July 1). Valerie [E-mail interview].
Manayunk History. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://www.ushistory.com/
Manayunk. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://planningpa.org/presentations09/24_Manayunk_Handout_FILE.pdf
Roxborough Development Corporation: Industrial Revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://www.roxborough.us/industry.html
Image: Greater Philadelphia GeoHistory Network. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://www.philageohistory.org
Quotations/Information: Metzler, V. (2015, July 1). Valerie [E-mail interview].
Manayunk History. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://www.ushistory.com/
Manayunk. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://planningpa.org/presentations09/24_Manayunk_Handout_FILE.pdf
Roxborough Development Corporation: Industrial Revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from http://www.roxborough.us/industry.html