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'''Shawmont''' is a former train station in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. It is located on Nixon Lane in the [[Roxborough, Philadelphia|Roxborough]] section of [[Lower Northwest Philadelphia]]. Built by the [[Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad]], it later became part of the [[Reading Railroad]] and ultimately [[SEPTA Regional Rail]]'s [[Manayunk/Norristown Line|R6 Norristown Line]]. [[SEPTA]] closed the station in 1991. In 2018, $1 million was set aside for repairs and rehabilitation. |
'''Shawmont''' is a former train station in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. It is located on Nixon Lane in the [[Roxborough, Philadelphia|Roxborough]] section of [[Lower Northwest Philadelphia]]. Built by the [[Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad]], it later became part of the [[Reading Railroad]] and ultimately [[SEPTA Regional Rail]]'s [[Manayunk/Norristown Line|R6 Norristown Line]]. [[SEPTA]] closed the station in 1991.<ref>[ In 2018, $1 million was set aside for repairs and rehabilitation. |
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Railroad service declined after World War II, and the Pennsylvania Railroad closed its Shawmont station on October 30, 1960,<ref>{{cite news |title=PRR to Stop Service at Norristown Oct. 31 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23930356/prr-norristown-canning-october-18-1960/ |accessdate=October 9, 2020 |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=October 18, 1960 |page=35|via=Newspapers.com}} {{open access}}</ref> terminating all passenger service north of [[Manayunk (PRR station)|Manayunk]]. The [[Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority]] began arranging new contracts with the PRR and RDG to continue commuter rail services in the Philadelphia region in 1966. In 1968, the Pennsylvania merged with their much larger rival, the [[New York Central Railroad]] to form the [[Penn Central Transportation Company|Penn Central Railroad]]. Penn Central filed for bankruptcy on June 21, 1970, which, adjusted for today’s dollars, is still the largest bankruptcy filing in US history. In 1971, the Reading filed for bankruptcy. In 1976, the Reading and Penn Central were acquired by [[Conrail]], which provided commuter rail services under contract to SEPTA until January 1, 1983, when SEPTA assumed operations. Two years before this took place, SEPTA ended diesel service to Reading and Pottsville. |
Railroad service declined after World War II, and the Pennsylvania Railroad closed its Shawmont station on October 30, 1960,<ref>{{cite news |title=PRR to Stop Service at Norristown Oct. 31 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23930356/prr-norristown-canning-october-18-1960/ |accessdate=October 9, 2020 |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=October 18, 1960 |page=35|via=Newspapers.com}} {{open access}}</ref> terminating all passenger service north of [[Manayunk (PRR station)|Manayunk]]. The [[Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority]] began arranging new contracts with the PRR and RDG to continue commuter rail services in the Philadelphia region in 1966. In 1968, the Pennsylvania merged with their much larger rival, the [[New York Central Railroad]] to form the [[Penn Central Transportation Company|Penn Central Railroad]]. Penn Central filed for bankruptcy on June 21, 1970, which, adjusted for today’s dollars, is still the largest bankruptcy filing in US history. In 1971, the Reading filed for bankruptcy. In 1976, the Reading and Penn Central were acquired by [[Conrail]], which provided commuter rail services under contract to SEPTA until January 1, 1983, when SEPTA assumed operations. Two years before this took place, SEPTA ended diesel service to Reading and Pottsville.<ref>[http://philanet.com/Philadelphia/railroads/shawmont-station.html]</ref> |
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Shawmont station became a contributing property of the [[Upper Roxborough Historic District]] in 1995,{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} but was closed by SEPTA in 1991.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.philly.com/1996-10-25/news/25663717_1_septa-board-bus-routes-louis-gambaccini | title=Septa Board Cuts Service But Opposition Is Spirited | work=[[Philadelphia Daily News]] | date=October 25, 1996 | accessdate=August 14, 2016 | author=Dougherty, Frank}}</ref> |
Shawmont station became a contributing property of the [[Upper Roxborough Historic District]] in 1995,{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} but was closed by SEPTA in 1991.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.philly.com/1996-10-25/news/25663717_1_septa-board-bus-routes-louis-gambaccini | title=Septa Board Cuts Service But Opposition Is Spirited | work=[[Philadelphia Daily News]] | date=October 25, 1996 | accessdate=August 14, 2016 | author=Dougherty, Frank}}</ref> The last of the Brendel’s descendants, move out of Shawmont Station, after occupying the Station for 104 years.<ref>[http://philanet.com/Philadelphia/railroads/shawmont-station.html]</ref> |
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In 2009, the building was added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, preserving it from potential destruction.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://philly.curbed.com/2018/1/29/16944484/shawmont-train-station-manayunk-restoration-dvrpc|title=Historic Shawmont Train Station to be restored with $1M boost|work=Curbed Philly|access-date=2018-01-30}}</ref> |
In 2009, the building was added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, preserving it from potential destruction.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://philly.curbed.com/2018/1/29/16944484/shawmont-train-station-manayunk-restoration-dvrpc|title=Historic Shawmont Train Station to be restored with $1M boost|work=Curbed Philly|access-date=2018-01-30}}</ref> |
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| Location | 7800 Nixon Lane Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | SEPTA | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Norristown Line | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Platform levels | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1834 (PG&N) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Closed | 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrified | February 5, 1933[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shawmont Train Station, Philadelphia and Reading Railroad | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 40°2′38″N 75°15′0″W / 40.04389°N 75.25000°W | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part of | Upper Roxborough Historic District (ID01000463[2]) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Added to NRHP | July 21, 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shawmont is a former train station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located on Nixon Lane in the Roxborough section of Lower Northwest Philadelphia. Built by the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad, it later became part of the Reading Railroad and ultimately SEPTA Regional Rail's R6 Norristown Line. SEPTA closed the station in 1991.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). terminating all passenger service north of Manayunk. The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority began arranging new contracts with the PRR and RDG to continue commuter rail services in the Philadelphia region in 1966. In 1968, the Pennsylvania merged with their much larger rival, the New York Central Railroad to form the Penn Central Railroad. Penn Central filed for bankruptcy on June 21, 1970, which, adjusted for today’s dollars, is still the largest bankruptcy filing in US history. In 1971, the Reading filed for bankruptcy. In 1976, the Reading and Penn Central were acquired by Conrail, which provided commuter rail services under contract to SEPTA until January 1, 1983, when SEPTA assumed operations. Two years before this took place, SEPTA ended diesel service to Reading and Pottsville.[3]
Shawmont station became a contributing property of the Upper Roxborough Historic District in 1995,[citation needed] but was closed by SEPTA in 1991.[4] The last of the Brendel’s descendants, move out of Shawmont Station, after occupying the Station for 104 years.[5]
In 2009, the building was added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, preserving it from potential destruction.[6]
In 2018, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission gave $1 million to rehabilitate the former station.[6]
References
- ^ "New Electric Schedule". The Scranton Times. February 4, 1933. p. 12. Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Dougherty, Frank (October 25, 1996). "Septa Board Cuts Service But Opposition Is Spirited". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
- ^ [2]
- ^ a b "Historic Shawmont Train Station to be restored with $1M boost". Curbed Philly. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
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Categories:
- Former SEPTA Regional Rail stations
- Former Reading Company stations
- Former railway stations in Pennsylvania
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1834
- Railway stations closed in 1996
- 1834 establishments in Pennsylvania
- 1996 disestablishments in Pennsylvania
- Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia
- Historic district contributing properties in Pennsylvania