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| Greenmount
Photo Gallery
Driving
past the community along Greenmount Avenue, you might miss what makes this neighborhood
special. But spend some time here and discover why so many people are happy to
call this neighborhood home.
Click
on the photos below to see larger versions.
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| One
of the nicest views in the neighborhood is along 22nd Street where you can see
the St. Ann's steeple to the east, and Lovely Lane's to the west. | Families
with young children make up approximately 64% of the households within PHG's focus
area. |
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| Neighborhood
children are enthusiastic gardeners. |
Architectural
detail of a bygone era is one of the neighborhood's greatest charms. This house,
on East 22nd Street, was built in 1888. |
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| This
bus shelter was created in 1999 through the collaboration of the MTA, St. Ann's
Church, the Fransiscan Youth Center, and I Can, Inc. The mural reflecting the
community is by artist… |
36 businesses, ranging from
beauty services to carryout and community services, operate along Greenmount Avenue
from North to 25th. |
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The Greenmount
community's greatest assets--its churches and its children--coexist with its liabilities,
including the numerous vacant lots.
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Every season residents bring
new treats to their neighbors through their gardens. |
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A boy shows
off what he learned about flowers in a community gardening project. |
PHG brings over 100 volunteers
into the community each year to help renovate houses. |
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| | Older
youth in the neighborhood are excellent role models for the younger children. |
