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William Dalrymple (historian)

 DeKalb St
General information
LocationFord Street near DeKalb Street
Bridgeport, Pennsylvania,
Coordinates40°05′56″N 75°21′07″W / 40.0989°N 75.3520°W / 40.0989; -75.3520
Owned by SEPTA
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsSuburban Bus SEPTA Suburban Bus: 99
Construction
ParkingYes
AccessibleNo
History
Openedc. 1912
ElectrifiedThird rail
Previous namesKing Manor (–2010)
Services
Preceding station SEPTA Metro Following station
Bridgeport Hughes Park
Former services
Preceding station Lehigh Valley Transit Company Following station
Bridgeport
toward Allentown
Liberty Bell High Speed Line
Until 1951
Hughes Park
Location
Map

DeKalb Street station, formerly known as King Manor station, is a SEPTA Metro rapid transit station in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. It serves the M and is located on Ford Street near DeKalb Street (U.S. Route 202), although SEPTA gives the address as Ford Street and Crooked Lane. All trains stop at DeKalb Street. The station lies 12.3 track miles (19.8 km) from 69th Street Terminal.

Originally named DeKalb Street station upon opening,[1] the name was changed to King Manor.[when?] SEPTA reverted to the station name on September 5, 2010.[2] The platform reflects the new name while the street sign retains the King Manor name.

Street signage for Dekalb Street Station — July 2014

References

  1. ^ The Commercial and Financial Chronicle. Vol. 102. William B. Dana Company. 1916.
  2. ^ "Select Station Names To Change On Route 101 and 102 Trolleys/Norristown High Speed Line". SEPTA. July 30, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2022.