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Gloria Dei Church, known locally as Old Swedes', is a historic church located in the Southwark neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 929 South Water Street, bounded by Christian Street on the north, South Christopher Columbus Boulevard on the east, and Washington Avenue on the south. The church reported 162 members in 2017 and 181 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $64,342. Average Sunday attendance (ASA) in 2024 was 38 persons.
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Another vibrant area extending roughly from Lombard St. to Washington Ave. between Tenth Street and the Delaware river. It was named after Sweden's Queen Christina.
The TLA is a small, more intimate concert venue that often features a good mix of national acts and local musicians.
A posh residential area south of Old City. Other than the stately row-houses and gleaming condominiums, there are some quality drinking and dining establishments, two of the artsy Ritz movie theaters, and a seasonally open market.
Mosaic art gallery located on South Street created by artist Isaiah Zagar. A truly unique, immersive experience in which you can walk through the statues, hand made tiles, and mirrors made by the artist. Tours are available.
A venue that hosts youth and adult theatre programs as well as improv comedy nights, such as those put on by The N Crowd, a comedy troupe that has been around since 2005.
Professional wrestling, boxing, and concerts.