Ellsworth–Federal (SEPTA station)

Ellsworth-Federal
SEPTA rapid transit station
The upper level of Ellsworth-Federal Station. This is the first station that uses the two-toned tilework.
Location	1200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	39°56′09″N 75°10′02″W / 39.9358°N 75.1672°W / 39.9358; -75.1672Coordinates: 39°56′09″N 75°10′02″W / 39.9358°N 75.1672°W / 39.9358; -75.1672
Owned by	Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Line(s)	Broad Street Line Local
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	SEPTA City Bus: 4, 64
Construction
Structure type	Underground
History
Opened	September 18, 1938
Electrified	Third rail (600 volts)
Services
Preceding station   SEPTA   Following station Tasker–Morris toward AT&T Broad Street Line Local Lombard–South toward Fern Rock

Ellsworth–Federal is a subway station on SEPTA's Broad Street Line in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station opened on September 18, 1938, and is located at the eastern edge of the Italian Market on Broad Street, between Ellsworth and Federal Streets. 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 cheesesteak vendors Geno's Steaks and Pat's King of Steaks.

References

External links

• SEPTA - Ellsworth-Federal BSL Station
• Ellsworth Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
• Federal Street entrance from Google Maps Street View