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West Philadelphia Borough, Pennsylvania




West Philadelphia Borough, also known as '''West Philadelphia District''', is a defunct Borough that was located west of the Schuylkill River in Blockley Township , Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania . The borough ceased to exist and was incorporated into the City Of Philadelphia following the passage of the Act Of Consolidation, 1854 .


HISTORY

The borough was created on February 17 , 1844 , incorporating the villages of Hamilton and Mantua and their surrounding area. The borough became a district on April 3 , 1853 , and along with the new title came a larger area.


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