About Discover Lansdale's Freight House Project
The local landmark, constructed in 1902, served as the commerce hub of the borough for decades. The Freight Station gave local industries and manufacturers rail access to markets all over the region and beyond. In doing so, it (and the nearby Passenger Station) contributed to the growth of the borough as a business and population center in the early 20th century.
For some 20 years the stately stone station had fallen into non-use and disrepair. In Summer 2016 Discover Lansdale had the opportunity to purchase the building as part of an arrangement with the borough's Parking Authority, which wanted the surrounding land to increase the town's available spaces. We are proud to help save this significant part of the town's heritage from the wrecking ball, and invite the community to join us as we bring it back to vibrant life.
On this and other pages we will keep you up to date on the progress at the Freight Station, and let you know how to help. Below find a PDF file of our Nov. 14, 2016, slide presentation; on other pages inside find a history of the building, a feature on the family of stonemasons that built the Freight Station, and more photos and information as the project takes shape.
For some 20 years the stately stone station had fallen into non-use and disrepair. In Summer 2016 Discover Lansdale had the opportunity to purchase the building as part of an arrangement with the borough's Parking Authority, which wanted the surrounding land to increase the town's available spaces. We are proud to help save this significant part of the town's heritage from the wrecking ball, and invite the community to join us as we bring it back to vibrant life.
On this and other pages we will keep you up to date on the progress at the Freight Station, and let you know how to help. Below find a PDF file of our Nov. 14, 2016, slide presentation; on other pages inside find a history of the building, a feature on the family of stonemasons that built the Freight Station, and more photos and information as the project takes shape.
Here's the 2016 presentation in PDF format. It's a large file, and may take a while to download.
| freight_station_presentation.pdf |
Background of the Freight House project
In mid-2016 Discover Lansdale, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) civic organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the borough, purchased the stately stone structure to save it from the wrecking ball. The historic RR depot at the southern gateway to downtown Lansdale had fallen into disrepair after years of non-use.
We hope to restore it to its former glory, and more — to make it a welcome center for the town, a showplace for the town’s history and growth, and a resource for the entire community for events and celebrations.
Currently we are in the process of removing the flooring, assessing the physical condition of the building and the supports, and determining what repairs will be needed to ensure its structural integrity now and far into the future. This, along with other improvements to come, will be a multi-year effort and an expensive undertaking.
Discover Lansdale is counting on you, and folks like you, to fund this effort. We hope you’ll be among the supporters helping to restore the Lansdale Freight Station as a town jewel. Whatever you can give would be greatly appreciated.
To donate online, just click here and click the “Donate” button, or go to the How to Help page under the Freight Station tab.
Or send your check to Discover Lansdale, PO Box 1112, Lansdale, PA 19446. Please note on the check that your donation is for the Freight House restoration. Every dollar you give will go towards that project.
Your donations are tax-deductible; we will acknowledge donations via email, or if you wish a letter of acknowledgement sent, please click the box on the payment page to allow sharing of your contact information with Discover Lansdale.
Thank You for giving back to our community. As always, Discover Lansdale appreciates your support.
We hope to restore it to its former glory, and more — to make it a welcome center for the town, a showplace for the town’s history and growth, and a resource for the entire community for events and celebrations.
Currently we are in the process of removing the flooring, assessing the physical condition of the building and the supports, and determining what repairs will be needed to ensure its structural integrity now and far into the future. This, along with other improvements to come, will be a multi-year effort and an expensive undertaking.
Discover Lansdale is counting on you, and folks like you, to fund this effort. We hope you’ll be among the supporters helping to restore the Lansdale Freight Station as a town jewel. Whatever you can give would be greatly appreciated.
To donate online, just click here and click the “Donate” button, or go to the How to Help page under the Freight Station tab.
Or send your check to Discover Lansdale, PO Box 1112, Lansdale, PA 19446. Please note on the check that your donation is for the Freight House restoration. Every dollar you give will go towards that project.
Your donations are tax-deductible; we will acknowledge donations via email, or if you wish a letter of acknowledgement sent, please click the box on the payment page to allow sharing of your contact information with Discover Lansdale.
Thank You for giving back to our community. As always, Discover Lansdale appreciates your support.
