I was talking to someone about the Germantown section of Philadelphia and it brought back some fond memories. Personally I remember the area as having those great big old beautiful houses that I later found out were quite historical in nature. I also remember the area having a lot of "green" in it - meaning trees and grass.I haven't been in that particular area since last year when I was at Germantown and Chew avenue doing some shopping. Unfortunately there was a lot of trash in the area but it was full of people including a lot of students, people who were going to lunch from their jobs and just a lot of people in general. Germantown and Chelten is quite a congested area during almost any time of the day.
I see that the Germantown branch of the library is still there and it is still in that cute old-looking building. (I have been looking for an online picture of it but haven't found one yet but will post it when I do).
The whole entire area is steeped in tradition and their historical society is supposed to be quite popular.
The further up Germantown Avenue you go the more shops and stores that appear and I seem to remember that they decorate the outside streets with Christmas decorations during the holidays. I also remember some of the shops being quite pricy but there are also stores there where you can get a good bargain as well.
Now that I'm remembering I seem to remember there being a fabric shop in the area but I don't think that it is there anymore )-:
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I grew up in Germantown, but now live outside of the city also. The part of Germantown that I lived in was not the prettiest by far. It always annoyed me that no one seemed to respect the history of the neighborhood, but I guess it's hard to respect the history if folks aren't aware of it.
I miss the culture of the city and definitely the food. I miss being close to theaters and nice restaurants and the museums. I think I will start to make plans to visit more...
I have actually had some neighbors who have told me that they used to live in the Germantown area but that they moved because the area was starting to get too rowdy!
I haven't been in the Germantown area for a while but I still have fond memories of how nice the area looked with all of its historical-looking homes!
I know that the shops and boutiques are still there - although they are struggling with the economy like every one else is.....
Since it's so close to Christmas, I'm wondering if they still decorate the areas outside the stores?
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