Lower Merion Township near Bala Cynwyd in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Manayunk Skyline
Cynwyd Heritage Trail
Both sides of the Schuylkill River with factories, mainly dealing with fabric, paper, and steel. During the 1950s, the construction of the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) along this side of the Schuylkill River radically changed the landscape.
This bird's eye view of Manayunk, looking east from West Laurel Hill Cemetery, was published in 1907 by Fowler & Kelly.
Erected by Lower Merion Township; Preserve America grant administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 40° 1.328′ N, 75° 13.448′ W. Marker is near Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in Lower Merion Township. Marker is on Cynwyd Heritage Trail, 0.1 miles east of Manayunk Bridge Trail, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bala Cynwyd PA 19004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Transportation Corridor in Transition (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Spaventa Switchback (about 500 feet away); The "S" Bridge & The Manayunk Bridge (about
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
