Bala Cynwyd Historic District

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Bala Cynwyd Historic District is a nationally recognized historic area in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, noted for its well-preserved residential architecture and early suburban development.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic district
nationally recognized historic district
architecturalSignificance contains examples of early 20th-century residential architecture
contains examples of late 19th-century residential architecture
country United States
developmentType streetcar suburb
governingBody Lower Merion Township government
hasCharacteristic early suburban development
well-preserved residential architecture
hasCulturalValue illustrates suburbanization associated with Philadelphia’s growth
hasType residential historic district
hasUse residential area
heritageDesignation listed on the National Register of Historic Places
locatedIn Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
linked to: Philadelphia
notableFor cohesive historic streetscapes
preservation of original neighborhood character
partOf Main Line (Philadelphia) region
periodOfSignificance early 20th century
late 19th century
recognizedAs historic area
significance represents early suburban development patterns near Philadelphia

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Lower Merion Township hasHistoricSite Bala Cynwyd Historic District
Bala station servesNeighborhood Bala Cynwyd neighborhood
linked to: Bala Cynwyd Historic District