Cherry Street (Philadelphia)

Cherry Street is a major east-west street in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It runs between the Delaware River waterfront in the east and the Schuylkill River in the west. While primarily a smaller, local street in its eastern sections, Cherry Street becomes a more prominent thoroughfare as it approaches and crosses Broad Street.

Historically, Cherry Street's character has varied along its length. In the eastern sections, it was once heavily industrial and populated by factories and warehouses due to its proximity to the Delaware River. The western sections have traditionally been more residential and commercial, though this distinction has blurred over time with redevelopment.

Cherry Street intersects with many important north-south streets in Philadelphia, including Front Street, Second Street, Third Street, Fourth Street, Fifth Street, Sixth Street, Seventh Street, Eighth Street, Ninth Street, Tenth Street, Eleventh Street, Twelfth Street, Thirteenth Street, Juniper Street, Broad Street, Fifteenth Street, Sixteenth Street, Seventeenth Street, Eighteenth Street, Nineteenth Street, Twentieth Street, and Twenty-first Street.

Notable landmarks located along or near Cherry Street include the United States Mint, located near 5th and Arch Streets (just north of Cherry Street), and various residential buildings, office complexes, and commercial establishments. Development and revitalization efforts have shaped the street's current landscape, with a mix of older buildings and newer construction. The street also provides access to various public transportation options, including bus routes and subway stations, though no subway stations are directly located on Cherry Street.