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MAIN LINE REAL ESTATE
The Main Line is another name for the western suburbs of Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue (U.S. Route 30)
and the former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, extending from the city limits to approximately Paoli,
Pennsylvania comprising an area of approximately 200 square miles. The upper/upper middle class enclave
outside of Philadelphia is often believed to be the setting for the classic Hepburn/Grant/Stewart motion
picture The Philadelphia Story. The principal municipalities comprising the Main Line are (from east
to west) Lower Merion Township, Narberth Borough, Radnor Township, Tredyffrin Township, Easttown
Township, and Village of Paoli. With diverse topography, steep cliffs along the Schuylkill River,
rolling hills, and open meadows, the Main Line has benefited from the early planning of William Penn.
The Main Line is known for its multimillion-dollar stone Colonial homes, exclusivity, and upscale
shopping. The Main Line is also home to some of the best public and private schools in the state, and
many small private colleges.
Main Line Communities
A list of communities on the Main Line follows:
Ardmore
Bala Cynwyd
Bryn Mawr
Berwyn
Devon
Gladwyn
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Haverford
Lower Merion
Merion
Narberth
Paoli
Radnor
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Rosemont
St. Davids
Strafford
Villanova
Wayne
Wynnewood
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The R5 Regional Rail Service from SEPTA connects most of the cities on the main line. The notable exceptions
are Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne.
School Districts:
Haverford, Lower Merion,
Radnor and Tredyffrin/Easttown.
Colleges and Universities:
Bryn Mawr College, Cabrini College,
Eastern University, Harcum College,
Haverford College,
Rosemont College, Valley Forge Military Academy and College
and Villanova University.
Main Line Restaurant Guide
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