Tasker–Morris station

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Tasker–Morris station is a rapid transit subway station on the SEPTA Metro B.[1] It is located at 1600 South Broad Street in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and serves only local trains. The station is named for the nearby Tasker Street to the north and Morris Street to the south. In between the two streets is a customer service office for the Philadelphia Gas Works.

Location1600 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39.930308°N 75.168226°W / 39.930308; -75.168226
Operated by SEPTA
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 Tasker–Morris
Tasker–Morris station platform
General information
Location1600 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39.930308°N 75.168226°W / 39.930308; -75.168226
Owned byCity of Philadelphia
Operated by SEPTA
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsCity Bus SEPTA City Bus: 4, 29
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedSeptember 18, 1938
Services
Preceding station SEPTA Metro Following station
Snyder Ellsworth–Federal
(special events) does not stop here
Location
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The streets Tasker and Morris were named after Thomas P. Tasker and Henry and Stephen Morris, the two families that founded the companies Morris, Tasker & Morris, and later the Pascal Iron Works, which occupied a site on Fifth Street between the two streets that would later take their name.[2]

The song "Tasker-Morris Station" by The Menzingers is about the station. The song "Wedding Singer" by Modern Baseball also references the station. The song "selfish hate" by Jawny also references the station. [3]

Station layout

There are five street entrances to the station, two at Broad and Tasker streets, and an elevator and two entrances at Broad and Morris streets. One entrance on Morris Street was moved to Broad Street, allowing for extra station visibility and access.[4]

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