Ambler

Ambler is abundant with opportunities for everyone.

Just 15 miles north of Philadelphia, in Montgomery County, sits Ambler. Originally named Wissahickon for its location at the headwaters of the river of the same name, it was renamed Ambler in 1888, to honor Mary Ambler, a caring and compassionate woman who came to the rescue of passengers aboard the Great Train Wreck of 1859, which happened just outside of town.

Ambler rose to prominence as a company town established by the Keasbey and Mattison Company. As a result, elegant and fanciful homes sprouted up giving this Philadelphia suburb a distinct and distinguishable character that remains intact to this day.

Today, Ambler covers less than a square mile. Extremely walkable, it offers a mix of residential neighborhoods, restaurants, retailers, and entertainment options, including the Ambler Theater. Originally built in 1908, it was remarkably restored and reopened in 2003 as a non-profit movie theater.