|
LANSDALE
BOROUGH
1 VINE STREET
LANSDALE, PA 19446
215-368-1691
1990 POPULATION: 16,362
1996 POPULATION EST.: 16,015
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $34,987
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 7,018
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $112,974
GOVERNMENT:
MAYOR-COUNCIL
AREA: 2.99 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NORTH PENN
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 53RD
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
|
Lansdale Borough was incorporated on August
24, 1872, and was named after Philip Lansdale Fox, chief surveyor
for the North Pennsylvania Railroad. The borough originally
consisted of 124 acres taken from Hatfield Township and 145
acres taken from Gwynedd Township. Over the years, the borough
grew to its present size of 1,896 acres. The railroads aided
in the development of the borough as a business, residential
and transportation center. Today, Lansdale is considered the
geographic center of the North Penn Region and provides jobs
and housing opportunities for many. Small businesses and shops
are very active as the borough continues to promote its downtown
district. It should be noted that many businesses and residents
have a Lansdale mailing address but are actually located in
the surrounding Townships of Upper Gwynedd, Towamencin, Montgomery
and Hatfield.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The entire borough is serviced by public water and sewer facilities.
A full-time police force serves borough residents. Fire protection
is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal
is arranged by privately contracted haulers.
RECREATION:
The borough employs a full-time recreation director who oversees
the Department of Parks and Recreation. Nine major sites,
in addition to several smaller areas, comprise 125 acres of
parkland. Facilities include two swimming pools, fitness trail,
tennis courts and much more. Little League programs are run
by a private organization. For more information on what is
available, please call 215-368-1691.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
SEPTA bus and rail lines connect the borough to Lower Bucks
County, Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia.
SHOPPING:
Main street shopping district, along with community-style
shopping centers and a host of small businesses, give area
residents plenty to choose from. The nearest major shopping
mall is the Montgomery Mall.
|
| 
