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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › West_PhiladelphiaWest Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 39.975709°N 75.2129°W. West Philadelphia. Neighborhood of Philadelphia. West Philadelphia, looking west from Calvary United Methodist Church at 48th Street and Baltimore Pike. Nickname: West Philly. A map showing West Philadelphia in relation to the rest of the city. Country. United States of America.

2. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org › locations › westWest Philadelphia - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

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   As West Philadelphia’s population climbed in the 1920s to the point that would have ranked it the nineteenth most-populous city in the United States, ambitions for the area soared. In 1924, the president of Drovers and Merchants National Bank argued that West Philadelphia should have its own seat on the local Federal Reserve Board.

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   How are the streets in West Philadelphia laid out?

   • West Philadelphia's streets are laid out in a modified grid. The main thoroughfare, Market Street, runs East and West, paralleled to the north and south by smaller streets named for tree species.

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   How do I get to West Philadelphia from Center City?

   • People can access West Philadelphia from Center City via cabs, the Market-Frankford Line and the trolley. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

   West Philadelphia Neighborhood Guide | Visit Philadelphia Media Center

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   How many people lived in West Philadelphia in 1890?

   • The district still had fewer than a hundred thousand people in 1890, but every new census revealed meteoric growth. In 1900 West Philadelphia had 148,548 residents, in 1910 the number grew to 247,928, and by 1920 there were 359,601.

   West Philadelphia - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

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   Who was the first European to settle in West Philadelphia?

   • William Warner was the first European to settle in West Philadelphia. He arrived in 1677, five years before William Penn founded his utopian city. Warner came to a vast and beautiful land filled with rolling hills, wetlands, and lush trees.

   Pre-History to 1854 | West Philadelphia Community History Center

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4. www.visitphilly.com › guide-to-west-philadelphiaWest Philadelphia Neighborhood Guide | Visit Philadelphia ...

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   Jul 29, 2019 · United by Blue Coffeehouse and Clothier – Textured décor salvaged from old buildings creates a rugged, urban vibe in the West Philly branch of an Old City eco-conscious clothier and café. Fair-trade coffee, catfish sandwiches and outdoors-inspired salads, bowls and wraps comprise a menu aligned with the brand’s philosophy. 3421 Walnut ...

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5. westphillyhistory.archives.upenn.edu › historyPre-History to 1854 | West Philadelphia Community History Center

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   William Bingham (1752-1804)—a member of the Continental Congress, Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania, Director of the Bank of North America, and from March 1795 to March 1801, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania—was said to be the richest American of his time. 27 Bingham was also influential in West Philadelphia.

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7. mapcarta.com › Philadelphia › WestWest Philadelphia Map - City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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   Haddington is a neighborhood in the West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. West Philadelphia Type: Region with 216,000 residents

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9. secretphiladelphia.co › west-philadelphia-guideSecret Philadelphia's Guide To Exploring West Philadelphia

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   Jul 11, 2023 · Located in West Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in the United States. Explore the various exhibits and see a wide range of animals from around the world. 2. Explore the Please Touch Museum. pleasetouchmuseum.

10. westphillyhistory.archives.upenn.edu › historyWest Philadelphia: The History - University of Pennsylvania

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    Following the Consolidation Act of 1854, West Philadelphia evolved into a desirable, even fashionable, suburb within the city. Transportation innovations and real estate speculation enabled a new residential West Philadelphia to emerge. In the second half of the nineteenth century the building of institutions of higher learning was noteworthy ...