Main Line PA living

The name "Main Line" is the title given to the well-established western suburban communities formerly known as Penn's Greene Countrie. The communities and neighborhoods grew along the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which was originally built by wealthy industrialists to ease their commute to their country homes, gentlemen farms and summer residences. The railroad, which transported goods and mail as well as people, quickly prospered, as did the surrounding developments. Along the "Main Line", businesses grew, and resorts were built. (Some later became independent boarding schools as in the case of The Baldwin School.) Towns emerged throughout the region to serve the communities needs. Today there is a potpourri of communities, named after the railroad stations, preserving the ambiance and beauty of the rural area; all within easy commute to center city Philadelphia. True to the legacy of William Penn, the Main Line abounds with recreational facilities, and 75 public parks, including Valley Forge Park, where George Washington encamped. The townships and local communities have worked diligently to preserve open space and its natural greenery. With diverse topography, steep cliffs along the Schuylkill River, creeks and streams, dense woods, rolling hills, and open meadows, the Main Line has benefited from the early planning of William Penn. Today, variety is endless in Main Line communities. Houses are built with a wide variety of materials; architectural style is diverse. From Stone Colonials and English Tudors to Split Levels and Ranches, homes are built with brick, stone, stucco and/or siding. Prices range from the $100,000's to the millions, and every price in between. Neighborhoods range from urban to rural in style, location and layout. The topography remains one of gently rolling hills with a wide diversity of trees and natural flora. Even as we enter the new millenium, the area's historic roots and idyllic setting are still apparent and preserved. You are sure to find the style and size home with which you are most comfortable in a neighborhood your family will cherish. What is SPECIAL about the Main Line? EVERYTHING! And why do so many people seek to live here? The Main Line towns in the townships of Lower Merion, Radnor, Haverford, and Tredyffrin offer both quality and quantity in what you are looking for in a community and a life style. There are more schools (public and private), medical facilities, libraries, institutions of higher education, churches, synagogues, parks, trails, community theaters, community newspapers, upscale stores, first rate restaurants, family activity centers, thrift shops, antique stores, and more of just about anything else you desire for you and your family.