After the turn of the century, many Jews living in South Philadelphia moved to then-greener neighborhoods of the city.

[3] The Jews built a community, and eventually left for Oxford Circle, Overbrook Park, and West Oak Lane-Mt.

One local group, the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, provides activities and support to neighborhood children in the struggling area.

A notable mural, "A Tribute to Urban Horsemen," can be viewed from the community garden on Montgomery Avenue near 33rd st.

Then-Mayor Michael Nutter was quoted in ceremony, "What's demonstrated here today is that Strawberry Mansion will become the melting pot of the City of Philadelphia."

Bordering neighborhoods include Allegheny West to the north, Glenwood and Stanton to the east, and Brewerytown to the south.

Many children, prior to the close, attended elementary, junior, and high schools without leaving the building.