Editing Tacony

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Tacony
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Northeast Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19135
| named_for = Lenape word (meaning varies by interpretation)
| boundaries = Roughly Cottman Avenue to Pennypack Creek, Delaware River to Frankford Avenue
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Holmesburg]], [[Mayfair]], [[Bridesburg]]
| major_streets = Torresdale Avenue, Cottman Avenue, State Road
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail (Tacony Station), bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, Disston Saw Works site
}}

'''Tacony''' is a neighborhood in [[Northeast Philadelphia]] along the Delaware River, historically significant as an industrial company town built around the Disston Saw Works. The neighborhood retains its working-class character and offers riverfront access via the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge to New Jersey.

== History ==

=== Disston Saw Works ===
Tacony's identity was shaped by '''Henry Disston''', who established his saw manufacturing company here in 1872:
* Built company town for workers
* Housing, stores, and facilities for employees
* One of the world's largest saw manufacturers
* Factory closed 1955
* Site now Tacony industrial park

=== Company Town Legacy ===
* Workers' rowhouses still standing
* Grid street pattern from company planning
* Historic architecture from industrial era
* Strong neighborhood identity

== Tacony-Palmyra Bridge ==

The '''Tacony-Palmyra Bridge''' connects Philadelphia to New Jersey:
* Opened 1929
* Toll bridge to Palmyra, NJ
* Alternative to Betsy Ross Bridge
* Delaware River crossing

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Brick rowhouses (many from Disston era)
* Working-class homes
* Well-maintained properties
* Affordable prices

=== Community ===
* Working-class families
* Strong neighborhood identity
* Longtime residents
* Pride in industrial heritage

== Commercial Area ==

=== Torresdale Avenue ===
* Traditional commercial strip
* Local businesses and services
* Historic storefronts
* Neighborhood character

== Living in Tacony ==

* Affordable rowhouses
* Historic character
* Delaware River access
* Regional Rail service
* Bridge to New Jersey

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA Regional Rail:''' Tacony Station (Trenton Line)
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 58, 84
* '''Tacony-Palmyra Bridge:''' To New Jersey

== See Also ==

* [[Holmesburg]]
* [[Bridesburg]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

{{FAQ
|q1=What does Tacony mean?
|a1=Tacony is believed to derive from a Lenape word, though the exact meaning is disputed. Some interpretations suggest it meant "forest" or "wilderness," while others connect it to the Tacony Creek. The name predates European settlement and was used for the creek and surrounding area.

|q2=What was the Disston Saw Works?
|a2=The Disston Saw Works was a saw and tool manufacturing company founded by Henry Disston that dominated Tacony from 1872 to 1955. Disston built the neighborhood as a company town, providing housing, stores, and amenities for workers. At its peak, it was one of the world's largest saw manufacturers, employing thousands.

|q3=Where does the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge go?
|a3=The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge connects Philadelphia to Palmyra, New Jersey, crossing the Delaware River. Opened in 1929, it's a toll bridge that provides an alternative crossing to the Betsy Ross Bridge (to the south) and the Burlington-Bristol Bridge (to the north).

|q4=Can you take the train to Tacony?
|a4=Yes, SEPTA's Regional Rail Trenton Line stops at Tacony Station, providing service to Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson stations) and to Trenton, New Jersey. This makes Tacony one of the better-connected neighborhoods in Northeast Philadelphia.
}}

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|title=Tacony Philadelphia - Historic Industrial Neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia
|description=Guide to Tacony, the historic Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood built as a company town for Disston Saw Works, featuring the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
|keywords=Tacony Philadelphia, Disston Saw Works, Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, Northeast Philadelphia, industrial history
|type=Article
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:Northeast Philadelphia]]