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Ambler is a borough in Montogomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States, approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of Philadelphia.

Village of Wissahickon
Ambler was originally known as the Village of Wissahickon, named for the North Pennsylvania Railroad depot established there in the mid-1850s. The town was renamed to Ambler in 1869 in honor of Mary Johnson Ambler, a local Quaker woman who heroically assisted during The Great Train Wreck of 1856, a local train accident in which 59 people were killed instantly and dozens more died from their injuries.

Points of Interest

Ambler Main Street
Known for its Victorian-era homes and extinct industrial mills, Ambler boasts a rich history with modern appeal making it one of the great places to live in the Philadelphia suburbs. Residents and visitors agree that Ambler pretty much has it all -- from charming shops, fine dining and entertainment options -- which can be easily accessed by walking, driving or from the train stop in town. With so many options to choose from, you and your family can enjoy a small town with a lot to offer!

Check out some of the businessess located on Main Street:
Bridgets, Shanachie Pub, Dettera, Saffron Indian Kitchen, Ambler Symphony Orchestra, Act II Playhouse, Ambler Movie Theater, From the Boot, Sweet Bytes Café, Ambler Flower Shop, The Resiliency Center, Phillips & Associates Architects, Privé Salon, Addicted 2 Dance Company, Apple Professionals, In These Shoes, Gravity Hair Salon, Laney's Kids Boutique, Twisters Wellness Center, Chamaeleon, Free Shop, Vince DiFrancesco Opticians, Denney Electric Supply.

Act II Playhouse
Act II Playhouse, is a 130-seat professional theatre located in the Philadelphia suburb of Ambler, PA, is committed to creating world-class theatre in a venue whose intimacy draws audiences and actors into dynamic interaction.

Act II produces new, classic, and contemporary plays and musicals that reflect the highest artistic standards, under the direction of Bud Martin (Producing Artistic Director) and Harriet Power (Associate Artistic Director).

Ambler Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1951, the Ambler Symphony Orchestra performs several concerts per year under the musical direction of WRTI program director Jack Moore.

Ambler Theatre
Originally opened in 1928 as a Warner Brothers movie theatre, the recently restored and renovated Ambler Theater is a non-profit, community owned movie theater that shows independent, art and limited-distribution films.

Ambler First Thursdays

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