Why so much hate for Philly? (public school, colleges, inspector)

[rotodome]

So many words. About rowhouses. Again.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by steeps

Like I said before. Outside of Center City Colonial Neighborhoods and gentrified to look more Colonial. Most see endless blocks of Row Homes. Less in West Philly/University City. Many people are NOT FOND OF TIGHT BLOCKS OF ROWHOMES. SORRY.
I get hate to mention it.... But it is a BIG reason for a" Nice place to visit.... but would not want o live there" I would not call it hate at all. But not first choices.

Was it really necessary to respond to someone else who bumped a thead that was two years old?

[Clark Park]

In the 19th Century, when modest rowhouses were built, Philly was considered progressive and forward thinking ... because it was a city were even the lowest paid factory workers, immigrants, and housekeepers could afford to own their own home - OWN THEIR OWN HOME! - and not be renters in tenements like in New York City.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Was it really necessary to respond to someone else who bumped a thead that was two years old?

Yes because not everyone love TIGHT ROWS and in case movers have no eyes or have limit internet access and cannot see Phili on Google streetview like me MANY HOURS A DAY. I mention IMPORTANT FACTS but because I not cheerleader Phili people won't hear them.

It same reason I go on NYC forum and warn people about ABUNDANCE OF SUPERTALLS.

^Oh wait.....

[pman]

Then I would expect that twins in Tioga would be more expensive than rows in Bella vista. Oh wait

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by Clark Park

In the 19th Century, when modest rowhouses were built, Philly was considered progressive and forward thinking ... because it was a city were even the lowest paid factory workers, immigrants, and housekeepers could afford to own their own home - OWN THEIR OWN HOME! - and not be renters in tenements like in New York City.

There were tenements in Philly, but NOTHING like what happened in NYC, of course.

[i am Emmy]

[quote=dreamingofsunshine123;20637662] you have never been to Northeast Philly then. its is a lot nicer here than in the other parts.

[tcave360]

Originally Posted by rotodome

So many words. About rowhouses. Again.

Go figure lol.

[chocisful]

Originally Posted by *Sweetkisses*

Recently it seems like every thread that I click into there seems to be a lot of people misinformed about the city. It's actually quite annoying to read posts that try and belittle Philly as a small insignificant city. How can a city who has a history unrivaled by no other in this country (besides Boston) have a reputation of that of a small podunk town. Discuss....

Some people wear their ignorance like a badge to be proud of.

[Kamms]

Originally Posted by steeps

This is no seen as MOST Americans Idea of the American Dream.


https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9941...7i13312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9877...7i13312!8i6656

Considered nicer Rows probably more into the 20th century and bit more like Rows by my hometown.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9874...7i13312!8i6656

Tree-lined less plain Rows
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9705...7i13312!8i6656

Bit more elaborate older Rows with plainer rows across the street in if you 360° the streetview. Though not the best neighborhood?
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0249...7i13312!8i6656

They can Gentrify with adding Greenery like trees. Add old style street lights. Even brick the street and shutters for a more Colonial look? But still not how MOST American cities built. Especially away from the East Coast. SF's Rows are more like Boston's Triple Decker attached.

Throughout PA small old towns have Row homes and Duplex-doubles or Half-doubles as called by me and west into Ohio. They remain the CHEAPEST FORM OF HOUSING in virtually every small town. Philly just has so much. 65% Row homes not including duplexes. Its just the NORM.

I realize many Row areas of Philly have some green space in front, trees especially Colonial and Gentrified Areas and those BUILT more mid-20th century. But still attached FULL BLOCKS GENERALLY FORMING A WALL. Wider streets too.

As for Brownstones? Brick fronts or wood-frame totally homes are not. Brownstown's tend to be Victorian and were built for a more wealthy clientele even then. Not the Masses.
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Chicago has examples but they also have Greystone's as they are called like these are in a SOUTHSIDE Not great neighborhood in Chicago since I gave Philly rougher neighborhoods.
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8787...2!8i6656?hl=en

Here is some in more desirable Wrigleyville by Wrigley field ballpark North side.
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.9481...7i13312!8i6656

Nothing compares to the ''classy'' Chicago bungalow-belts though. I guess the Chicago greystones aren't for everybody either since blocks were abandoned and destroyed. I love how Chicago ignores its west side; the true sh@t hole of the city. Never gets mentioned...lol