Nicetown in Pennsylvania
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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 1 miles away.
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1777 in the United States, Conflicts in 1777, Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving the United States, Battles involving Hesse-Kassel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the American Revolution, Battles in Pennsylvania, 1777 in Pennsylvania

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 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines, Frank Furness buildings, Railway stations opened in 1881

Allegheny (SEPTA Regional Rail station)

Allegheny is a SEPTA Regional Rail station located along the Manayunk/Norristown Line located at 22nd Street and Allegheny Avenue in the Swampoodle neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Allegheny Station is the first station along SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown line not to be shared with any other line. In FY 2005, Allegheny Station had an average of 66 average weekday boardings and 97 average weekday alightings.

Located at 40.0037, -75.165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SEPTA Regional Rail stations, Stations along Reading Company lines

Temple University School of Medicine

The Temple University School of Medicine (TUSM), located on the Health Science Campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, is one of 7 schools of medicine in Pennsylvania conferring the Doctor of Medicine (M.D. ) degree. It also confers the Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) and M.S. (Masters of Science) degrees in biomedical sciences. The 2011 U.S. News & World Report medical school research ranking places Temple University School of Medicine 45th out of 133 M.D. and 29 D.O.

Located at 40.0047, -75.1522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools of medicine in Pennsylvania, Temple University, Educational institutions established in 1901, University hospitals in the United States

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 0 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 0 miles away.
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History of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Steel companies of the United States, Ironworks and steel mills in the United States, Defunct manufacturing companies of the United States, Companies based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Defunct companies based in Pennsylvania

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 0 miles away.
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SEPTA Broad Street Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1928

Erie (SEPTA station)

Erie is an express station on the Broad Street Subway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since Erie is an express station, it has four tracks and two central platforms, with express and Ridge Spur trains operating on the inner tracks and local trains operating on the outer tracks. This station has two mezzanine levels located above the track level. One is an entrance/exit mezzanine which holds turnstiles and the token booth, while the other is exit-only.

Located at 40.0093, -75.1512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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SEPTA Broad Street Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1928

Allegheny (SEPTA Broad Street Line station)

Allegheny is a rapid transit passenger rail station on SEPTA's Broad Street Line. The station is located at 3200 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, and is strictly for local trains. The station is located next to the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, formerly known as the Temple University School of Dentistry.

Located at 40.0017, -75.1528 (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 1 miles away.
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Defunct manufacturing companies of the United States, Instrument-making corporations, Companies based in Pennsylvania, Defunct companies based in Pennsylvania

Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Philadelphia. The school is now a part of Temple University, and one of the dental schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The average incoming class is 125 students.

Located at 40.002, -75.152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Dental schools in Pennsylvania, Temple University, Universities and colleges in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1863

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 1 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