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The Act of Consolidation, passed on February 2, 1854, in the City of Philadelphia, consolidated all remaining townships, districts, and boroughs within the County of Philadelphia, disolving their govermental structures and bringing all municipal authority within the County under the auspices of the City government.

The following is a list of municipal authorities which were consolidated into the City of Philadelphia:

Boroughs

  • Aramingo
  • Bridesburg
  • Frankford
  • Manayunk
  • Whitehall

Townships

  • Blockley
  • Bristol
  • Byberry
  • Delaware
  • Kingsessing
  • Lower Dublin
  • Moreland
  • Oxford
  • Passyunk
  • Penn
  • Roxborough

Districts

  • Kensington
  • Northern Liberties
  • Penn
  • Richmond
  • Southwark
  • Spring Garden

Municipal Authorities with Multiple Government Formats

  • Germantown, Borough of; Township of
  • Moyamensing, Township of; District of
  • West Philadelphia, Borough of; District of
  • Belmont, District of

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