Overbrook Farms
An outstanding community — Overbrook Farms.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Overbrook Farms is a showcase of turn-of-the-century architectural styles.
Constructed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Overbrook Farms is considered the first planned, residential commuter rail suburb in the country. Residences, a commercial area, educational facilities, and religious institutions were all developed to serve the prospective local population.
Established along the existing Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, the developers Wendell & Smith and their client, Drexel & Co., took advantage of the rail link and large tracts of land to create a commuter suburb within the City of Philadelphia.
Today, Overbook Farms is a vibrant and diverse community that attracts residents of all ages, who consider it the perfect place to live, work, and play.
