Angora, Philadelphia
Angora is a neighborhood in the Southwest section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Although its boundaries are not precise, West Philadelphia is to its north, Kingsessing is to the south, Cedar Park is to the east, and Cobbs Creek is to the west. The Angora Commuter Rail Station on the Media/Wawa Line, two bus lines (routes 46 and "G"), and a trolley line (SEPTA Route 34) all intersect around Baltimore Avenue and 58th Street, which is unofficially the nexus of the neighborhood.
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A sign welcomes US 13 drivers to the City of Philadelphia in Angora. | |
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Coordinates: 39°56′41″N 75°14′19″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Philadelphia |
City | Philadelphia |
Area codes | 215, 267, and 445 |
On May 12, 2005, a commercial block in Angora was certified as blighted by the City Planning Commission, and a redevelopment plan was proposed later that year. However, Angora Terrace and other portions of the neighborhood are well-kept.
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