Overbrook lies in the northwest of West Philadelphia, surrounded by Wynnefield to the east, Carroll Park to the south, … See more

The land that would become Overbrook, along with the rest of Philadelphia, made up part of the vast Northeastern coastal forests inhabited by the Lenape people. European settlers moved inland from the Delaware River in … See more

Overbrook developed in various stages between 1900 and 1960. The dominant housing type is the row house, present in a wide variety of styles. Built during the early twentieth century when trolley lines were allowing mi… See more

Overbrook, while overwhelmingly residential in character, does have several notable landmark buildings and institutions.
• Mill Creek - runs underground starting near Overbrook station
• Indian Creek (Cobbs Creek tribut… See more

Entertainer Will Smith, who attended Overbrook High School, named his production company, Overbrook Entertainment, after the neighborhood. See more