Ellsworth–Federal station is a

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. The station opened on September 18, 1938, and is located at the western edge of the

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on Broad Street, between Ellsworth and Federal Streets. It is also close to the Washington Avenue Historic District. It is served by Broad Street Line local trains only, with one platform. In addition to the Italian Market, the station also provides access to busy Washington Avenue (one block north of the Ellsworth exit) and, approximately five blocks east, the landmark competing

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vendors

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and

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Station layout

There are four street entrances to the station, two at Broad and Ellsworth streets, as well as two at Broad and Federal streets.

Gallery

File:Ellsworthfederal.jpg, Ellsworth–Federal station with the two-toned tilework. Ellsworthfederal2017.jpg, Station entrance

References

External links

Ellsworth Street entrance from Google Maps Street View

Federal Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ellsworth-Federal (SEPTA station) SEPTA Broad Street Line stations Railway stations in the United States opened in 1938 Railway stations located underground in Pennsylvania