The open trash-strewn land that will one day become Allen-Forge Shopping Center in Towamencin Township.
A daily feature from our surrounding historical societies.
The most popular new home design in the 1950s was the split level, and in the Lansdale area, Inglewood Manor was THE split level development.
An advertisement for Inglewood Manor in Towamencin Township.The location along both sides of Allentown Rd. west of Valley Forge Rd. was on the outskirts of town, yet close to schools and shopping. The 3- and 4-bedroom homes appealed to young families and included attractive features like a stone front, recreation room and large closets.
Location of the original sample Inglewood Manor split-level home from the 1950s.The Inglewood house in our photo is located at the corner of Valley Forge Rd. and Boyd Avenue. The same house is marked with a red arrow on the current Google map.
After nearly 70 years, Inglewood is still a “charming” neighborhood.
