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Former Beer Outlet: What Should Replace It?
Oasis Beverage once occupied this prominent storefront in the Creekside Marketplace shopping center on Route 412 in Lower Saucon Township. What do you think should replace it?
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Old Chromium Factory: What Should Replace It?
This brick building at 320 Front St., Hellertown, dates from the 1850s. Its proximity to the Saucon Rail Trail has made it an attractive candidate for adaptive reuse, officials have said. Tell us your ideas in the comments below.
Dennis Scholl
7:34 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013
I'm not a chemist, but I am a lover of history and historic preservation. Instead of finding reasons to tear the building down, figuratively and literally, why not find a proper use that preserves its integrity, regardless of its original purpose. I've known that building since I was a kid - I'm now 61 - and it has withstood at least one fire and lots of thrown rocks. I'd be delighted to serve on… more ›
Monday, February 4, 2013
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Visions for Vacancies: 410 Main St., Hellertown
Built as a gracious home more than a century ago, 410 Main St., Hellertown has housed a gift/consignment shop and an interior design studio in the recent past. Share your ideas for future uses of this building by posting a comment below.
Editor's Note: An earlier published version of this story indicated that the property's address is 403 Main St., Hellertown. In fact, its address is 410 Main St. We apologize for any inconvenience the error may have caused.
Bob Linney
3:21 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
The location's biggest drawback for a business is that it is not handicap accessible. I think that the best use maybe the first use - as a residence, but sub-divided. If that's what happens, there are the hurtles of parking, undated electrical, plumbing, heat, and other code requirements. So many hurtles that it may require a pole vaulter (with deep pockets). more ›
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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Visions for Vacancies: Olde Belmont Inne
The Olde Belmont Inne on Old Philadelphia Pike in the Seidersville section of Lower Saucon Township was once a popular fine dining destination for local residents. Tell us what you'd like to replace it by sharing your ideas in the comments.
charles hampton
6:20 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
It actually was a fine restaurant, ten or fifteen years back, but went downhill fast under it's last owners. It will need a complete makeover to build it's image again. Probably too much of an expense. more ›
Friday, November 30, 2012
Visions for Vacancies: Former Salon on Rt. 378
What do you think would be a good reuse of the former salon at the corner of Black River Road and Route 378 in Lower Saucon Township? Share your ideas in the comments section.
Richard Hafner
7:20 pm on Friday, November 30, 2012
Should never have been built over a stream. Raze it. more ›
KRYSTL
8:04 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
WE NEED A LAUNDRY MAT!! BROWNS IS A DUMP!! more ›