The Lansdaleian
Editorial: Lansdale Borough Hall Should Be A Proud Relic
An opinion piece on why and how Lansdale Borough Council should keep a part of Lansdale's past — and why 311 W. Main should be completed first
When I was a boy, growing up in Towamencin, I was surrounded by amateur carpenters who do impeccable work. My father, uncles and Pop-Pop Di Domizio would take their etched- or permanent marker-monogrammed tools and construct a new deck, back patio, addition, mantel, bookshelves — you get the picture. I can’t speak for the other members of my family, but at least for myself, I also grew up in a home where six projects were going on at one time. I love my parents’ finished basement; I don’t love how they can’t use the other half of the attic. The plywood only covers the joists so far. It wasn’t until I was nearing my wedding when their back porch finally got enclosed. I don’t live in that home anymore. I do live in Towamencin, but in an …
Linda Donaldson
10:35 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
When the masonic lodge still owned their building, Dr. Strohecker's vast collection of historical artifacts graced their Main Street windows. For 2 days during a downtown festival, the Doctor's entire collection of memorabilia was on display as an open house. It was fantasic! He even had merry-go-round horses from the West Point amusement park. Afterwards, I wrote to the Borough Manager to … more ›