Wynnewood (SEPTA station)
| Wynnewood SEPTA regional rail |
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| Coordinates | 40°00′10″N 75°16′23″W / 40.0027°N 75.2731°WCoordinates: 40°00′10″N 75°16′23″W / 40.0027°N 75.2731°W | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | ||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1870 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | 1915 | ||||||||||
| Owned by | SEPTA | ||||||||||
| Fare zone | 2 | ||||||||||
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Wynnewood Station is a commuter rail station located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia at Wynnewood and Penn Roads in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.[1] It is served by most Paoli/Thorndale Line trains with the exception of several express runs.
The station was built in 1870 by the Wilson Brothers architectural firm for the Pennsylvania Railroad,[2] and is one of the historic station buildings on this line built before 1930.
The ticket office at this station is open weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m and 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. excluding holidays. There are 116 parking spaces at the station. This station is 7.4 track miles from Suburban Station. In 2003, the average total weekday boardings at this station was 659.
The station includes a small retail space with designated parking spaces that is currently used by the Main Line Baking Company. They serve gluten-free and dairy-free bakery items along with an assortment of beverages.
President Barack Obama held a rally at the station, on April 19, 2008 several days before the Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania. His appearance drew a crowd of approximately 6,500 people.[3]
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[edit] Retail Space
Currently occupied by the Main Line Baking Co. (since 2010). Space was formerly occupied by Pup's Cafe (2009), Quaker Coffee (2005 - 2008), Irish Bake Shoppe (1999 - 2005).
[edit] Restoration and Beautification
The Wynnewood Civic Association is a non-profit group of volunteers that maintains the landscaping and actively works to preserve and beautify the historic landmark.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- SEPTA - Wynnewood Station
- Wynnewood Civic Association
- Main Line Baking Co.
- Penn Road entrance from Google Maps Street View
- Station House from Google Maps Street View
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