Fishers
District of Nicetown-Tioga
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Battle of Germantown

The Battle of Germantown, a battle in the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War, was fought on October 4, 1777, at Germantown, Pennsylvania between the British army led by Sir William Howe and the American army under George Washington. The British victory in this battle ensured that Philadelphia, the capital of the self-proclaimed United States of America, would remain in British hands throughout the winter of 1777–1778.

Located at 40.0238, -75.1597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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La Salle University

La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the school was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. As of 2008 the school has approximately 7,554 students, about 63% of whom are undergraduates. Located in northwestern Philadelphia, the university is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Located at 40.0392, -75.1533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Free Library of Philadelphia

The Free Library of Philadelphia is the public library system serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The library is the tenth largest public library system in the United States. The governance of the library is unique among public libraries in the United States, as it is neither a city agency or nonprofit organization. The library is governed by both an independent city agency managed by its own board of directors and a separate nonprofit organization, The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.

Located at 40.0317, -75.1453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Germantown Friends School

Germantown Friends School (GFS) is a coeducational K-12 school in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States under the supervision of Germantown Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It is governed by a School Committee whose members are drawn mainly from the membership of the Meeting and the School's alumni. The School's current Head is Richard "Dick" L. Wade.

Located at 40.0328, -75.1717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fern Rock, Philadelphia

Fern Rock is a neighborhood in the upper North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania bounded by Olney to the east, Ogontz to the west, Logan to south, and East Oak Lane to the north. It is approximately situated between Broad Street, Tabor Road, 7th Street, Godfrey Avenue and Fisher Park. The northern terminus of the Broad Street Line subway is located in Fern Rock at the Fern Rock Transportation Center. Three SEPTA Regional Rail lines also run through this station.

Located at 40.0356, -75.1431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Populated places in Pennsylvania with African American majority populations

Wayne Junction (SEPTA station)

Wayne Junction is a SEPTA Regional Rail station located at 4481 Wayne Avenue, extending along Windrim Avenue to Germantown Avenue, bordering the Nicetown and Germantown neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.023, -75.1595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines, Frank Furness buildings, Railway stations opened in 1881

Tom Gola Arena

Tom Gola Arena, The Tom, The Gola, is a 3,400-seat multi-purpose arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania situated inside the Hayman Center. It is home to the La Salle University Explorers basketball and volleyball teams. It is named after Tom Gola, a Philadelphia basketball player and coach who is in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The building was opened in February 1998.

Located at 40.04, -75.1565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1998, College basketball venues in the United States, Basketball venues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, La Salle Explorers basketball, Philadelphia Big 5

Logan, Philadelphia

Logan is a neighborhood in the upper North Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.0356, -75.1431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Populated places in Pennsylvania with African American majority populations

Olney Transportation Center

The Olney Transportation Center (also called Olney Terminal) is a SEPTA bus terminal and the last Broad Street Line subway station before the Fern Rock Transportation Center terminus. Trains in the other direction go to South Philadelphia. It is located on Broad Street in the Olney neighborhood of Northern Philadelphia near Einstein Medical Center, La Salle University, Central High School, and the Philadelphia High School for Girls.

Located at 40.0389, -75.1447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Broad Street Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1928, Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Railway stations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Germantown (SEPTA station)

Germantown Station is a SEPTA Regional Rail station at Chelten Avenue and Baynton Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station is in zone 1 on the Chestnut Hill East Line, on former Reading Railroad tracks, and is 6.8 track miles from Suburban Station. In 2004, this station saw 101 boardings on an average weekday. On May 28, 2009, SEPTA approved a $1.9 million dollar rehabilitation effort which will include Germantown station.

Located at 40.0379, -75.172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines

Wister (SEPTA station)

Wister Station is a SEPTA Regional Rail station at Ashmead and Rubicam Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station is named after the nearby Wister Street. The station is in zone 1 on the Chestnut Hill East Line, on former Reading Railroad tracks, and is 6.1 track miles from Suburban Station. In 2006, this station saw 144 boardings on an average weekday.

Located at 40.0362, -75.1615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines, Railway stations opened in 1932

McCarthy Stadium

McCarthy Stadium The MacLocation 1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141Broke ground 26 August 1936Opened 31 October 1936Owner La Salle UniversityOperator La Salle UniversityCapacity 7,500Tenants La Salle Explorers McCarthy Stadium, The Mac, is a 7,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is home to the La Salle University Explorers men's and women's soccer teams.

Located at 40.0375, -75.1542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hayman Center

The Hayman Center is the indoor athletic arena on La Salle University's campus. It is located directly across a walkway from the St. Francis and St. Edwards residence complex. The building was opened in February 1998 from a very large donation from Harry Blake Hayman I. The building was dedicated in the name of his parents, a plaque was placed on the front, inside beside the main doors. Located on the first floor of the building is the main gameday concourse and the six-lane, 25-yard pool area.

Located at 40.04, -75.1565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Nicetown-Tioga, Philadelphia

Nicetown-Tioga is a neighborhood in the North Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It comprises two smaller, older neighborhoods, Nicetown and Tioga, although the distinction between the two is rarely emphasized today. The name "Nicetown" is often simply used to refer to any part of Nicetown-Tioga.

Located at 40.0132, -75.1568 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Populated places in Pennsylvania with African American majority populations, Populated places established in 1700

Midvale Steel

Midvale Steel was a succession of steel-making corporations whose flagship plant was the Midvale Steel Works at Nicetown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which operated from 1867 until 1976. The company was most notable for producing high-quality steels and for providing the casting, forging, and machining needed to use them in special applications such as heavy artillery; steam turbines; naval armor plate; and pressure vessels for use in chemical plants.

Located at 40.0139, -75.1658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Newtown Junction

Newtown Junction is the rail junction point where the Newtown Branch joins the SEPTA Main Line. The Warminster Line, West Trenton Line, and Lansdale/Doylestown Line all continue north toward Fern Rock along the old Reading trunk while the Fox Chase heads east toward Olney. North of Fox Chase, the line crossed over the West Trenton Line between the Meadowbrook and Bethayres stations and had its terminus in Newtown, hence the name Newtown Junction.

Located at 40.0332, -75.141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail, Rail junctions in the United States

Hunting Park (SEPTA station)

Hunting Park is a subway stop on the Broad Street Subway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a local station, and thus has four track, with only the outer two being served. There are separate fare control areas for the north and southbound platform, and no crossover exists.

Located at 40.0169, -75.1495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Broad Street Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1928

Wyoming (SEPTA station)

Wyoming is a subway stop on the Broad Street Subway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a local station, and thus has four track, with only the outer two being served. There are separate fare control areas for the north and southbound platform, and no crossover exists.

Located at 40.0246, -75.1479 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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SEPTA Broad Street Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1928

Logan (SEPTA station)

Logan is a subway stop on the Broad Street Subway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a local station, and thus has four track, with only the outer two being served. There are separate fare control areas for the north and southbound platform, and no crossover exists. This Station is currently under renovation.

Located at 40.0307, -75.1465 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Broad Street Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1928

Brown Instrument Company

Brown Instrument Company was a U.S. firm known for high-quality instruments and industrial controls. The company was founded in 1857 in Philadelphia by Edward Brown, inventor of the first pyrometer of American design. In 1934, the firm became a division of Honeywell. The company was a large employer in North Philadelphia during most of the 20th century.

Located at 40.0214, -75.1594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Wister, Philadelphia

Wister is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is bounded by Stenton Avenue to the north, Germantown Avenue to the south, Belfield Avenue to the east, and East Chelten Avenue to the west. The Clarkson-Watson House, Fisher's Lane, Grumblethorpe, Grumblethorpe Tenant House, and Ivy Lodge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at 40.036, -75.161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Albert Einstein Medical Center is a tertiary care teaching hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An important aspect of the medical center is that of educating graduating physicians. The medical center offers residency and fellowship training programs in many specialized areas. It also includes a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Care Unit.

Located at 40.0357, -75.1427 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hank DeVincent Field

Hank DeVincent Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The field is home to the La Salle Explorers baseball team of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The field holds a capacity of 1,000 spectators.

Located at 40.0364, -75.1534 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA's 25 Hz traction power system

SEPTA operates a 25 Hz traction power system in the vicinity of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that it inherited from the Reading Railroad. This system is separate but similar to the system designed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, which is now operated by Amtrak. SEPTA's trains can run over either system because the voltage and frequency presented to the locomotive are essentially identical. However, the ex-Reading system is not electrically connected to the ex-PRR system.

Located at 40.0258, -75.1556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail, Rail infrastructure in Pennsylvania, Rail infrastructure in New Jersey, Electric railways in Pennsylvania, Electric railways in New Jersey, Electric power distribution, Reading Company, Electric power transmission systems in the United States, Traction power networks

Fishers (SEPTA station)

Fishers is an abandoned train station adjacent to Logan Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station was a stop on the Reading Railroad's Chestnut Hill Line. It later became a part of SEPTA's R7 Chestnut Hill East line. The station was closed in 1992 for the RailWorks project and not reopened due to low ridership. Fishers Station's shelters still stand, though the stairs to access them from street level and the underpass from one platform to another have been fenced off.

Located at 40.031, -75.1571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations closed in 1992, SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines