The
Main Line has a rich history and a vibrant present. Once home to the
Lenni Lenape Indians, the Main Line was settled by Europeans in the
1600's when William Penn sold the Welsh Tract to a group of Welsh
Quakers for ten cents an acre. During the Revolutionary War, local
patriots fought to establish freedom for America. In the 19th Century,
the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (also known as the Paoli
Local) was constructed. At the time, the Railroad owned much of the
land surrounding the tracks and promoted the development of the
picturesque landscape. The construction of sprawling estates attracted
the Philadelphia elite, many of whom had one house in the city and
another larger country home on the Main Line. Today the Main Line is a
vibrant collection of towns in the Western suburbs of Philadelphia
named after the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, currently
SEPTA's R5 line.
Merion, Narberth, Wynnewood, Ardmore,
Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, Villanova, Radnor, St. David's, Wayne,
Strafford, Devon, Berwyn, Daylesford/Paoli, and Malvern all have train
stations on the Main Line. Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne are not on the rail
line but are considered to be Main Line communities. Breathtaking
scenery of rolling hills, open meadows and winding roads add to the
glory of this beautiful area. Magnificent homes, first class shopping,
top rated restaurants, professional services and unsurpassed golf,
equestrian and recreational facilities contribute to the high quality
of life on the Main Line. The Main Line is one of the most desirable
upper/middle class suburban locations in the country, and is home to
many of the best public and private schools in the nation. Since the
early 1800's exceptional colleges and universities have called the Main
Line their home.
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