with the last homes being built on streets located along Cottman Avenue in 1956. Some spot building (building completed on a lot by lot basis) continued to the present day. The Woodrow Wilson Junior High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Demographics Historically, Castor Gardens was a primarily white, middle class Jewish community. Over the past decade, the area has experienced significant change with the integration of Koreans, Cambodians, Hispanics, Arabs, and African Americans. Also Chinese, Indian & Brazilians(who are considered Latino, not Hispanic) Government Political leaders of note who were residents of Castor Gardens at one time include former Councilman-at-Large Jack Kelly, former Congressman Charles F. Dougherty, the late Congressman Joshua Eilberg, and the late leader of the Northeast Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Anthony Iannerelli. Philadelphia Controller Alan Butkovitz currently resides there with his wife Theresa. Rep. Mark Cohen has long resided there with his wife Mona. A Democratic stronghold, the area is split into many political districts. It is currently represented in the United States House of Representatives by Brendan Boyle, in the Pennsylvania State Senate by Christine Tartaglione, and in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by Jared Solomon. The Ninth District seat on the City Council (which includes this area) is presently vacant. Education The Woodrow Wilson Middle School, 1800 Cottman Avenue, is in Castor Gardens. Public libraries Free Library of Philadelphia operates the Bushrod Branch at 6304 Castor Avenue at Stirling Street. The Northeast Regional Library, also part of the Free Library of Philadelphia, is the largest and most well known library in Castor Gardens and is located at 2228 Cottman Ave at Oakland Street. References Jews and Judaism in Philadelphia Neighborhoods in Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia