The historic façade lighting project at 4900 Longshore Ave
is now complete. This multi-year project included partnerships with the
Community Design Collaborative, BEAM, and the Philadelphia Department of
Commerce. The Tacony Trust Fund building is home to Keystone Soundworks, the
Jack Costello Boxing Club, and Tony Simeti School of Gymnastics. The historic
renaissance revival “Tacony Saving Fund Safe Deposit & Title Co†was
designed by Architect John Ord and constructed in 1893. It is similar in...
WHO WE ARE
A STORY ABOUT TACONY
The historic community of Tacony is a great neighborhood in Philadelphia, and is distinguished by its large park and trail system, beautiful historical architecture, and convenient commuter train access to New York, and Philadelphia.
Tacony is a wonderful Philadelphia neighborhood located 8 miles Northeast of Central Philadelphia along the banks of the Delaware River.
Tacony is conveniently located along the I-95, Roosevelt Boulevard, Frankford Avenue, and State Road. Drive downtown in as little as 15 or 20 mins.
Torresdale Avenue is a busy commercial corridor in the heart of Tacony and is also the focus of the CDC’s neighborhood revitalization efforts.
