Church Pointe pocket-park at Church and Farnum Streets with its stately colonial clock tower has been turned over to the neighborhood for safekeeping at dedication attended by 50 persons.
Facade Repairs have been completed on nine houses on Howard Avenue (four houses) and East King Street (five houses) as part of the first phase of the Elm Street neighborhood enhancement program. Forty property owners are enrolled in the Elm programs on East King and Howard.
ChurchTowne Leader the Rev. Edward Bailey of Bethel AME Church urged residents to unite on a mission to transform the look and character of the large area of historic ChurchTowne.
Here is a chance for Lancaster history buffs to join this debate. The details that follow include a biography of the house. Contact us with your ideas (see link at end of article)
Unanimous approval greeted final architects’ master plans to transform much of historic ChurchTowne.
A date is being set for neighbors to meet to select priority for work plans.
Inner City Group, Elm Street Manager, says work could begin this summer.
At the same time, the Rev. Edward Bailey warned residents to unite against outside speculators who attempt to profit from the area as it becomes attractive.
Here is a chance for Lancaster history buffs to join this debate. The details that follow include a biography of the house. Contact us with your ideas at: thisoldhouse@innercitygroupworks.net.
Center City Neighborhood Enhancement Corporation Is Providing Funding for outdoor lighting improvements in coordination with the Elm Street Facade improvement project now in place on Howard Avenue.
What would Franklin say about the new Elm Street Facade Project that will renew the fronts of dozens of Howard Avenue houses that line the narrow colonial era street where Franklin was a familiar visitor? In fact, he probably would recognize the narrow street and at least a few structures, notably the little old house at number 143 that may be the oldest residence in town (see article & photo on this page)
