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- ↑ Burgess, George H.; Kennedy, Miles C. (1949). "Chapter L: Simplification of Corporate Structure" (PDF). The Pennsylvania Railroad Company 1845-1945. Philadelphia: The Pennsylvania Railroad Company. p. 509. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
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| Preceding station | Pennsylvania Railroad | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville toward Hawes Avenue | Schuylkill Branch | Port Providence toward Suburban Station | ||
Coordinates: 40°08′14″N75°30′19″W / 40.13722°N 75.50528°W
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