Elkins Park in Pennsylvania
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Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Jenkintown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Philadelphia. "Jenkintown" is also used to describe a number of neighborhoods surrounding the borough, which also are known by names such as Rydal, Jenkintown Manor and Noble. While the post office will deliver "Jenkintown"-addressed mail to these areas, they are not part of the political entity of Jenkintown; they are within Abington Township.

Located at 40.0961, -75.1294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1697, Boroughs in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

John Wanamaker

John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 – December 12, 1922) was a United States merchant, religious leader, civic and political figure, considered by some to be the father of modern advertising and a "pioneer in marketing. " Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.0853, -75.1311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1838 births, 1922 deaths, American businesspeople, American businesspeople in retailing, People from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Postmasters General, Pennsylvania Republicans, Burials at the Church of St. James the Less, Benjamin Harrison administration cabinet members

Melrose Park (SEPTA station)

Melrose Park station is a SEPTA Regional Rail station located along the SEPTA Main Line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Originally known as Oak Park Station, Melrose Park is located in at the intersection of Valley Road and Mill Road in the neighborhood of Melrose Park in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.0595, -75.1293 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines

Salus University

Salus University is a university in Pennsylvania, United States, specializing in degree programs for the health care professions. The university's name comes from the Latin word salus, which means "health and well-being". Its campus is located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.

Located at 40.0853, -75.1311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Optometry schools in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1919, Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1919 establishments in the United States

Abington Friends School

Abington Friends School is an independent Quaker secondary school in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, in the United States, serving students from age 3 to grade 12. AFS has stood on its original campus in Jenkintown since 1697 and is the oldest primary and secondary educational institution in the United States to operate continuously at the same location under the same management.

Located at 40.0947, -75.1203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Quaker schools in Pennsylvania, Private elementary schools in Pennsylvania, Private middle schools in Pennsylvania, Private high schools in Pennsylvania, 1697 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1690s, Schools in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Gratz College

Gratz College is a general college of Jewish studies founded in 1895 offering a broad array of credentials and programs in virtually every area of higher Judaic learning to aspiring Jewish educators, communal professionals, lay people and others seeking to become more knowledgeable of Judaism.

Located at 40.0685, -75.1332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1895, Jewish universities and colleges in the United States, Jews and Judaism in Pennsylvania, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, Gratz College, Universities and colleges in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1895 establishments in Pennsylvania

Abington Art Center

Abington Art Center, located in Abington Township, a northern suburb of Philadelphia, PA, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum with exhibition galleries and a sculpture park. Abington Art Center’s mission is to cultivate the power of the arts – inspiring individuals and strengthening community. The Art Center supports its mission through exhibitions, a studio school for visual arts & dance, community education programs and public events at its Jenkintown, Pennsylvania cultural campus.

Located at 40.0924, -75.1171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Art museums in Pennsylvania, Modern art museums in the United States, Contemporary art galleries in the United States

Elkins Estate

Elkins Estate is a 42-acre estate located in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The estate contains seven buildings, the most notable being Elstowe Manor and Chelten House, both Horace Trumbauer designed mansions. Elstowe Manor was built in 1898 at the location where "Needles", the former family summer home of William L. Elkins had stood. Elkins, a prominent Philadelphia businessman, was integral in the formation of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and SEPTA.

Located at 40.0731, -75.1401 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania