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Germantown, Philadelphia

1683 establishments in Pennsylvania1854 disestablishments in PennsylvaniaGerman-American culture in PhiladelphiaGerman-American historyGermantown, Philadelphia
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Cliveden Mansion, Philadelphia, HABS PA 1184 88
Cliveden Mansion, Philadelphia, HABS PA 1184 88

Germantown (Pennsylvania German: Deitscheschteddel) is an area in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded by Palatine, Quaker, and Mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into Philadelphia in 1854. The area, which is about six miles northwest from the city center, now consists of two neighborhoods: 'Germantown' and 'East Germantown'. Germantown has played a significant role in American history; it was the birthplace of the American antislavery movement, the site of a Revolutionary War battle, the temporary residence of George Washington, the location of the first bank of the United States, and the residence of many notable politicians, scholars, artists, and social activists. Today, the area remains rich in historic sites and buildings from the colonial era, some of which are open to the public.

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Germantown, Philadelphia
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West Washington Lane 21
19144 Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, United States
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Cliveden Mansion, Philadelphia, HABS PA 1184 88
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