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928: 501:, an artistic rendition of a Fourth of July parade by John Falter. Despite the size of the fire, no fatalities were reported. Immediately after the fire, a group of concerned business owners, residents and borough officials formed a Downtown Restoration Task Force. The Task Force was given the name of the Perkasie Olde Towne Association. This group was the forerunner to the Perkasie Towne Improvement Association (PTIA). The PTIA along with Perkasie's local government were responsible for the three-phase town improvement plan that was completed over the next five intervening years. The PTIA's focus was to oversee the reconstruction of not only the area of the town center affected by the fire, but also other retail and residential areas in the central part of the borough. As a result of these efforts, streetscape enhancements of decorative street lights, underground utilities, new sidewalks with decorative brick borders were built and new benches, trash receptacles and street trees were placed throughout the focus area. 84: 2541: 54: 104: 137: 469:
Company met at Groover's Hall (517 Chestnut Street) and adopted a constitution and by-laws; 32 members were present. At the same time, borough council turned over to the fire company a hand pumper purchased from Newtown Fire Association, and a hose cart purchased from Philadelphia with 800 feet (240 m) of hose. One month later, the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad presented the Fire Company with a tire for a
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Seventh and Market Streets. The fire was fought by about 300 firefighters who came from over 50 fire companies in three counties. Among the historic buildings lost were the American House and the Moyer-Kantner Funeral Home, both dating from 1870; the Herstine Building; and the J.G. Moyer building. The latter was photographed for the cover of the July 7, 1945 edition of
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As of late 2009, unmarked freight cars, particularly covered hoppers, are stored along the southbound track in Perkasie between Market Street and Park Avenue, from Park Avenue to the Old Bethlehem Pike Bridge, and so on to Meetinghouse Road in Telford. East Penn through Perkasie with ex-Conrail B23-7
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Establishments in the borough early in the 20th century included silk mills, brickyards, lumber mills, tile works, a stone crusher, and manufacturers of cigars, tags and labels, and wire novelties. The population in 1900 was 1,803; in 1910, 2,779 people lived in Perkasie. The population was 9,120 at
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activity. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.87 inches (174 mm) on 08/27/2011. During the winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature is −1.1 °F (−18.4 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −12.9 °F (−24.9 °C) on 01/22/1984. Episodes
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climates are characterized by at least one month having an average mean temperature ≤ 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant
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of 2000, there were 8,828 people, 3,294 households, and 2,338 families living in the borough. The population density was 3,408.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,316.2/km). There were 3,378 housing units at an average density of 1,304.4 per square mile (503.6/km). The racial makeup of the borough was
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contract. The building was subsequently converted into the Senior Citizens Center, which has since moved to the neighboring borough of Silverdale. It is now scheduled to be converted to six two-bedroom condominiums by Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to provide a new start for families in need.
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In the borough the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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On June 26, 1988, about 15 percent of the town, including many historic buildings, were burned down in what became known as The Great Perkasie Fire. This massive fire was started by two 12-year-old boys who were playing with a lighter near the coal bins behind the Shelley & Sons lumberyard at
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living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.25.
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located at 7th and Chestnut Streets; twelve buildings were destroyed. Personal buckets and ladders were used to extinguish the fire. Less than a month later, on July 4, 1890, a committee appointed by Perkasie Borough Council met to form the Hope Fire Company. On September 8, 1890, the Hope Fire
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The Perkasie Borough Electric Department provides electricity to the borough. The electric department originated out of a need to improve street lighting, using a generator before a power plant was built in 1900. In 1947, with the growth in demand for electricity, the borough kept the electric
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From 1901 to 1951, Perkasie was an important stop on the hourly running Lehigh Valley Transit Company's electric interurban trolley line from Allentown through Quakertown to Perkasie, then south to Sellersville, Souderton, Lansdale, Norristown, and Philadelphia. During
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3153 runs about two to three times a week, passing through Perkasie to Telford, and again passing through Perkasie while returning to Quakertown. The trains usually run between 10:00am and 4:00pm during the week.
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is 6b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of −1.1 °F (−18.4 °C). The spring bloom typically begins by April 12 and fall color usually peaks by October 28.
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The median income for a household in the borough was $ 52,000, and the median income for a family was $ 59,413. Males had a median income of $ 42,388 versus $ 28,323 for females. The
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values > 105 °F (41 °C). Since 1981, the highest air temperature was 101.7 °F (38.7 °C) on 07/22/2011, and the highest daily average mean
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showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are residents, or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate
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precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid in Perkasie, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with
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values < −12 °F (−24 °C). The average annual snowfall (Nov-Apr) is between 30 inches (76 cm) and 36 inches (91 cm).
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As of 2015 there were 32.39 miles (52.13 km) of public roads in Perkasie, of which 6.36 miles (10.24 km) were maintained by the
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driver wheel for use as a fire alarm. This was installed in a cupola of the Groover building (now in front of Silverdale Fire Company).
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Between 1920 and 1950, a factory at 815 Chestnut Street produced millions of hand stitched major-league baseballs through a Hubbert/
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was 74.5 °F (23.6 °C) on 08/12/2016. The average wettest month is July which corresponds with the annual peak in
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and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) of snow occur once every few years, particularly during
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The organization plans to utilize green building techniques while preserving the building's historical exterior.
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There were 3,294 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were
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Both the town of Perkasie and Pocasie Creek derive their name from the Lenape Unami phrase Pèhpahkàsink/
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distribution system but begin receiving electricity wholesale from Pennsylvania Power & Light (now
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Climate data for Perkasie, Elevation 377 ft (115 m), 1981-2010 normals, extremes 1981-2018
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of 2010, there were 8,511 people living in the borough. The racial makeup of the borough was 93.9%
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for the borough was $ 21,986. 4.7% of the population and 4.2% of families were below the
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There is currently no public transportation in Perkasie. Perkasie was once served by the
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Philadelphia-bound passenger train passed through Perkasie on July 29, 1981.
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types, Perkasie would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian
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athletic director and key figure in the formation of the original
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passes to the west. The nearest Interstate Highways are
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runs through the southern portion of Perkasie, while
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Archived from 2020:National Register of Historic Places 1943:"Indian Place Names in Bucks County" 874:, and 0.59% from two or more races. 527:National Register of Historic Places 515:National Register of Historic Places 423:, up from 8,511 at the 2010 census. 3260:1870 establishments in Pennsylvania 1078:system, Perkasie has a Hot-summer, 838:, and 1.4% from two or more races. 273:0.03 sq mi (0.07 km) 265:2.54 sq mi (6.57 km) 257:2.56 sq mi (6.64 km) 2377:Municipalities and communities of 2048:"Census of Population and Housing" 1950:Lenape Nation - A Tribal Community 1868:, comedian and YouTube personality 562: 536:Interurban trolley to Philadelphia 25: 1779:This article's list of residents 302:3,597.63/sq mi (1,388.88/km) 2168:"Transit Routes in Bucks County" 1899:"ArcGIS REST Services Directory" 1853:, b. October 3, 1922 in Perkasie 1770: 1116:from December through February. 143: 142: 135: 110: 109: 102: 82: 67: 52: 529:, is located near Perkasie in 1: 1923:. 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Perkasie
Borough
Perkasie Borough Hall
Official seal of Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Location of Perkasie in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Perkasie is located in Pennsylvania
Perkasie is located in the United States
40°22′18″N 75°17′35″W / 40.37167°N 75.29306°W / 40.37167; -75.29306
State
Pennsylvania
County
Bucks
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
EDT
ZIP Codes
Area codes
215, 267 and 445
FIPS code
www.perkasieborough.org
borough
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Allentown
Philadelphia
2020 census
Perkasie Manor

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