The housing stock in Castor Gardens were built as early as the 1930s, with construction halted during the years of World War II.

The housing boom after World War II fueled additional construction, with the last homes being built on streets located along Cottman Avenue in 1956.

All 6 people on the flight were killed, while the resulting explosion caused one death and 24 injuries on the ground as well as major fires at the adjacent row homes.

[4][5] Historically, Castor Gardens was a primarily white, middle class Jewish community, but starting the past decade, the area has experienced significant change with the integration of Koreans, Cambodians, Hispanics, Arabs, African Americans, Chinese, Indians, and Brazilians.

[citation needed] Political leaders of note who were residents of Castor Gardens at one time include former Councilman-at-Large Jack Kelly, former Congressman Charles F. Dougherty, the late Congressman Joshua Eilberg, and the late leader of the Northeast Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Anthony Iannerelli.

Free Library of Philadelphia operates the Bushrod Branch at 6304 Castor Avenue at Stirling Street.