Wynnewood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
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Wynnewood post office
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 Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Montgomery, Delaware |
| Townships | Lower Merion, Haverford |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population | 13,572 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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19096
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
Wynnewood is a community located just west of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. It's not an official town but a suburban area that spreads across two counties: Montgomery and Delaware.
The name Wynnewood comes from Dr. Thomas Wynne, who was a doctor for William Penn. Dr. Wynne was also the first Speaker of the Pennsylvania General Assembly back in 1691. Wynnewood is part of the famous Philadelphia Main Line, a group of towns along a historic train route. It's home to important places like Lankenau Medical Center and Friends' Central School.
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People and Community
Wynnewood is a community with about 13,572 people living in 5,436 homes, based on the 2010 census. Most residents are White (about 92.9%), with smaller groups of Asian (3.2%) and African American (2.5%) people.
The community is known for its friendly atmosphere. People in Wynnewood often work with those in nearby Ardmore through groups like the ArdWood Civic Association. They share a park called South Ardmore Park, which is a great place for:
- Summer camps
- Sports
- Walking paths
- Enjoying nature
The ZIP Code for Wynnewood is 19096.
Shopping and Businesses
Wynnewood is mostly a place where people live, but it also has several shopping areas.
Wynnewood Shopping Center
The biggest shopping spot is the Wynnewood Shopping Center, which opened in 1949. It's a large center, covering about 257,000 square feet. Over the years, it has had different main stores. Today, you can find stores like Old Navy, DSW, and Giant there.
Other Shopping Areas
Other places to shop include Wynnewood Square and the Whole Foods Shopping Center. Both are located on East Lancaster Avenue. Since Wynnewood is mainly residential, many people also visit nearby towns like Ardmore or Narberth for more shopping options.
Historically, Wynnewood was known for its car dealerships along Lancaster Avenue. There used to be old-fashioned restaurants, but now you'll find more casual dining choices.
Getting Around Wynnewood
Wynnewood has good transportation options. The Wynnewood train station, built in the 1870s, is right across from the Wynnewood Shopping Center. This station is part of the SEPTA regional rail system. It connects Wynnewood to other towns on the Main Line, such as:
There are also SEPTA bus routes. Route 105 runs along Lancaster Avenue, and Route 44 helps people travel between Ardmore, Narberth, and Center City Philadelphia. The SEPTA Norristown High-Speed Line serves South Wynnewood, connecting it to Norristown and the 69th Street Transportation Center.
Wynnewood is also easy to reach by car, as it's located along Lancaster Avenue (U.S. Route 30). Major highways like Interstate 76 and Interstate 476 are nearby, making travel simple.
Hospitals in Wynnewood
Wynnewood is home to Lankenau Medical Center, one of the main teaching hospitals serving the Main Line area. It's located on Lancaster Avenue. Lankenau Hospital is known for being one of the top community hospitals in the nation. On its campus, you'll also find Saunders House, a rehabilitation center, and a large building with many doctors' offices.
Education for Kids
Wynnewood has excellent schools, both public and private.
Public Schools
Most children in Wynnewood attend public schools within the Lower Merion School District. The elementary schools they might go to include Merion, Penn Wynne, or Penn Valley. For middle school, students attend Bala Cynwyd Middle School. For high school, they can choose between Lower Merion High School and Harriton High School.
Private Schools
There are many private schools in or near Wynnewood:
- The Haverford School (all boys)
- Baldwin (all girls)
- Agnes Irwin (all girls)
- Friends' Central School (co-ed)
- Country Day School of the Sacred Heart (Bryn Mawr)
- Waldron Mercy Academy (Merion)
- Merion Mercy Academy (Merion)
- Saint Margaret's Elementary School (Narberth)
- Episcopal Academy (Newtown Square)
- Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (Bryn Mawr)
- Solomon Schechter School (Wynnewood)
- French International School (Bala Cynwyd)
Colleges and Universities
Several colleges and universities are also close to Wynnewood:
- Saint Joseph's University
- Villanova University
- Rosemont College
- Cabrini College
- Eastern University
- Haverford College
- St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
The Japanese Language School of Philadelphia holds its classes at the Friends Central School in Wynnewood.
Local Media
The local newspaper that covers the Wynnewood area is The Main Line Times.
Fun Facts and Features
- The movie David and Lisa from 1962 was partly filmed around the Wynnewood train station.
- Wynnewood is home to Shortridge Memorial Park, a small park with stone bridges over Indian Creek. This area has been cleaned up and restored to be more natural.
- Residents are active in groups like the Wynnewood Civic Association.
- There's a special Wynnewood Valley Park Sensory Garden that is designed for people who are visually impaired or have other sensory needs.
Famous People from Wynnewood
Many interesting people have lived in Wynnewood:
- Walter Annenberg: A media leader and former U.S. ambassador.
- Aaron Beck: A professor who helped create a type of therapy called cognitive therapy.
- Kobe Bryant: A famous professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Kat Dennings: An actress known for TV shows and movies like 2 Broke Girls and Thor.
- Wayne Ellington: A former professional basketball player.
- Joan Jett: A famous rock musician.
- Hilary Koprowski: A scientist who worked on the first oral polio vaccine.
- Patti LaBelle: A musician known as the "Godmother of Soul."
- Jeffrey Lurie: The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
- Alex Scott: The founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research.
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William P. Henszey's mansion, known as "Red Leaf," at 510-14 Lancaster Avenue
