Editing Wyncote, Pennsylvania

{{short description|Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US}}
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'''Wyncote''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania]], United States. It borders the northwestern and northeastern section of [[Philadelphia]]. Wyncote is located 11 miles from [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City Philadelphia]] at the southeasternmost tip of Montgomery County. The [[Jenkintown-Wyncote (SEPTA station)|Jenkintown-Wyncote]] SEPTA station is the fifth busiest [[regional rail]] station in the SEPTA system.

Wyncote is bordered by the Cheltenham neighborhoods of [[Glenside, PA|Glenside]], [[Elkins Park, PA|Elkins Park]], [[La Mott, Pennsylvania|La Mott]], and [[Cedarbrook, Pennsylvania|Cedarbrook]]; the [[Philadelphia]] neighborhoods of [[West Oak Lane, Philadelphia|West Oak Lane]] and [[Cedarbrook, Philadelphia|Cedarbrook]], as well as the borough of [[Jenkintown, PA|Jenkintown]] and [[Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Abington Township]].

==History==
Before European settlement, the area that is now Wyncote was inhabited by the [[Lenape people]].

In the late 17th century, the land became part of [[William Penn]]'s colony and was gradually settled by [[Quakers]]. Cheltenham Township was established in 1682, making it one of the oldest townships in Montgomery County.

Wyncote's growth accelerated with the construction of the [[North Pennsylvania Railroad]] in the mid-1800s. The [[Jenkintown-Wyncote Station]], built in 1872, played a crucial role in transforming the area into a desirable suburb for Philadelphia commuters.

By the late 19th century, affluent Philadelphians began building large homes in Wyncote, taking advantage of its scenic setting and easy rail access. The community became known for its Victorian and early 20th-century architecture. 

In the 20th century, Wyncote continued to develop as a middle- and upper-middle-class residential suburb. Its tree-lined streets and historic homes remain a defining feature.

==Geography==
Wyncote is located at {{Coord|40|5|34|N|75|8|33|W|type:city}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], Wyncote has a total area of {{convert|0.8|sqmi}}, all of which is land.

==Demographics==
[[image:HurricaneSANDYCheltenham.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Damage in Wyncote from [[Hurricane Sandy]] in 2012]]
{{US Census population
|1990= 2960
|2000= 3046
|2010= 3044
|2020= 3081
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,044 people, 1,057 households, and 713 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|3,732.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,069 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,309.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 13.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.03% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.10% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.26% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.53% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 1,057 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 32.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $77,043, and the median income for a family was $91,217. Males had a median income of $60,592 versus $41,458 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $32,340. None of the families and 2.2% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 4.9% of those over 64.

==Notable people==
* [[Eddie Applegate]], actor
* [[Brecker Brothers]], Musicians. 
* [[Chris Conlin]], [[All-American]] football player at [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State]]
* [[Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis]], longtime publisher of ''[[The Saturday Evening Post]]'' and ''[[Ladies' Home Journal]]'', as well as other magazines and newspapers
* [[Marian Filar (pianist)|Marian Filar]] (1917–2012), Polish-born American-based concert pianist and virtuoso
* [[Reggie Jackson]], retired [[National Baseball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] baseball player; born and lived in Wyncote through high school
* [[George Horace Lorimer]], author and longtime editor of the ''Saturday Evening Post''
* [[Bernie Lowe]], founder of [[Cameo Records]].
* [[John Charles Martin]], newspaper publisher
* [[Yonatan Netanyahu]] (1946–1976), Israeli soldier and [[Entebbe]] rescue commander; brother of Benjamin Netanyahu; attended Cheltenham High School
* [[Benjamin Netanyahu]], currently serves his second term as Israeli prime minister, lived in township during high school
* [[Iddo Netanyahu]], Israeli physician, author, playwright, brother of Benjamin Netanyahu and Yonatan Netanyahu 
* [[Ezra Pound]], poet; grew up in Wyncote

==Wyncote Historic District==
{{Infobox NRHP
| name         = Wyncote Historic District
| nrhp_type    = hd
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| image        = Wycote homes.JPG
| caption      = Queen Anne-style houses in the district
| nearest_city = [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
| locmapin     = Philadelphia
| built        = {{Start date|1865}}
| architect    = [[Frank Furness]], et al.
| architecture = Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Queen Anne
| added        = October 16, 1986
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| area         = {{convert|108|acre}}
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Wyncote features the '''Wyncote Historic District''' which is a US Historic district, added in October, 1986. It was made a historic district for its Architecture, Community Planning, and Development. The district covers over 100 acres, and 178 contributing buildings.

The Wyncote Historic District has a number of restored [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]]-era homes. The All Hallows Church (constructed 1896–1897) was designed by a firm founded by Philadelphia [[architect]] [[Frank Furness]] (Furness, Evans and Company). Wyncote also has a number of classical Philadelphia stone [[colonial revival]] homes; notable among them is Beechwood, designed in the school of [[R. Brognard Okie|Brognard Okie]], the architect responsible for the reconstruction of Pennsbury Manor on the upper [[Delaware River]], and Appleford in [[Villanova, Pennsylvania]].

<div class="center" style="width:auto; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;">Wyncote Historic District</div>
<gallery class="center" >
File:Bent Rd 322, Wyncote PA.JPG|Historic Home
File:Bent&Accomac Rds, Wyncote HD 01.JPG|Street Sign showing the Wyncote Historic District sign on the post
File:Fernbrook Ave 157, Wyncote PA.JPG|Historic Home
File:Greenwood Ave 109, Wyncote PA.JPG|Shop in Wyncote along Greenwood Avenue
</gallery>

==Transportation==

===Public transit===
[[File:Jenkintown Platform.JPG|thumb|right|200px|The [[Jenkintown–Wyncote station]] is one of the busiest in the [[SEPTA]] system.]]
Wyncote is served by [[SEPTA]], through regional rail at the [[Jenkintown–Wyncote station]]. The building is a historic structure, dating back to its original use with the [[North Pennsylvania Railroad]]. Trains pass through regularly going south to [[Philadelphia]] or north to [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania|Bucks County]]. Wyncote is a 30-minute train ride from downtown Philadelphia. Wyncote is also served by SEPTA buses, in particular the 77 route, which connects [[Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Chestnut Hill]] to [[Mayfair, Philadelphia]].

===Roads===
Wyncote is in a convenient location driving-wise; about a 25-minute drive to downtown Philadelphia, 2 hours from New York City, 2 hours to the [[Pocono Mountains]], and 1.5 hours to the [[Jersey Shore]], just to name a few accessible locations. The following are the most heavily traveled roads in Wyncote:

*{{jct|state=PA|PA|73}} provides a thruway for Wyncote, Cheltenham Township, and Montgomery County as a whole.
*{{jct|state=PA|PA|309}} has its beginnings with the intersection of [[Pennsylvania Route 611|PA 611]], and continues up through Wyncote. It provides a key route to the [[Pennsylvania Turnpike]].
*{{jct|state=PA|PA|152}} also known as Limekiln Pike, connects PA 309 and PA 73 in Wyncote.

==Climate==
Wyncote has the climate of a typical [[Northeastern United States|Mid-Atlantic]] town. Summers are hot with highs averaging in the high 80s (°F), with lows being anywhere from the high 60s to the low 80s. Summers also see some days climb into the 90s, and even some that top the 100-degree mark. Spring and Fall are pleasant, with highs averaging in the mid 60s, and lows in the mid 40s. Winters are cold, with highs averaging around 40, and lows averaging in the high teens. The middle of winter occasionally sees a few days where highs do not rise above the teens, and lows fall into the single digits. The following is a chart of the average temperatures in Wyncote<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/19095|title=Wyncote, PA (19095) Monthly Weather Forecast - weather.com}}</ref>
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== Points of interest ==
[[Image:Wyncote Park.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Robinson park in Wyncote. The pond in the background typically freezes, and provides recreation for the locals.]]
[[image:TW3.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Thomas Williams Park]]
* [[Curtis Hall Arboretum|Curtis Arboretum]]
* Thomas Williams Park

==Schools==
*[[Ancillae Assumpta Academy]]
*Wyncote Elementary School
*[[Cedarbrook Middle School]]
*[[Cheltenham High School]]
*Wyncote Academy
*[[Bishop McDevitt High School (Wyncote, Pennsylvania)]]
*[[Reconstructionist Rabbinical College]], the only [[seminary]] affiliated with [[Reconstructionist Judaism]]
*[[Arcadia University]]

==References==
{{Portal|Philadelphia|Pennsylvania}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

{{Geographic location
|Centre    = Wyncote
|North     = [[Roslyn, Pennsylvania|Roslyn]]
|Northeast = [[Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Abington]]
|East      = [[Jenkintown, PA|Jenkintown]]
|Southeast = [[Elkins Park, PA|Elkins Park]]
|South     = [[West Oak Lane, Philadelphia]]
|Southwest = [[Mount Airy, Philadelphia]]
|West      = [[Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania|Wyndmoor]]
|Northwest = [[Glenside, PA|Glenside]]
}}
{{Cheltenham}}
{{Montgomery County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Delaware Valley}}
{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania}}
{{National Register of Historic Places}}
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[[Category:Census-designated places in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania]]