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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Angora
| type = Neighborhood
| location = West Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19143
| boundaries = Roughly 56th Street to 62nd Street, Baltimore Avenue to Chester Avenue
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Cedar Park]], [[Kingsessing]], [[Cobbs Creek]]
| major_streets = Baltimore Avenue, 58th Street, Chester Avenue
| transit = SEPTA trolleys (34), bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Angora Loop trolley terminus
}}

'''Angora''' is a small neighborhood in [[West Philadelphia]] known as the terminus of the Route 34 trolley line. The neighborhood has a working-class character and provides affordable housing options in outer West Philadelphia.

== History ==

Angora developed as part of West Philadelphia's expansion in the early 20th century. The trolley line brought development to the area, and the neighborhood grew around the transportation connection.

== Angora Loop ==

The '''Angora Loop''' is where the Route 34 trolley turns around:
* Trolley terminus since early 20th century
* Defines neighborhood identity
* Transit-oriented development historically

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Rowhouses and twins
* Working-class homes
* Affordable prices
* Mix of conditions

=== Community ===
* Working-class families
* African-American community
* Modest neighborhood
* Near larger shopping corridors

== Living in Angora ==

* Affordable housing
* Trolley access to Center City
* Working-class community
* Near Baltimore Avenue

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA trolley:''' Route 34 (terminus)
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 52
* '''Baltimore Avenue:''' Main corridor

== See Also ==

* [[Cedar Park]]
* [[Kingsessing]]
* [[West Philadelphia]]

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