The years after World War II saw an influx of young couples to the suburban areas outside of Philadelphia. Having survived the Great Depression and a World War, these young people were ready to begin a new life. The suburbs promised modern housing, good schools and a safe place to raise children. Builders responded to these desires by filling in the inner-ring suburbs with tract housing and the most prominent developer in Darby was Warner-West and their famous rowhouse. Lansdowne Park and Lansdowne Park Gardens (the rowhomes off of Springfield Road) were a popular choice for young families. Remember the family you "shared steps" with? Many of us considered our same step neighbors as extensions of our own families. Living in the Park allowed kids to walk to school, play Little League Baseball and spend long, lazy days at Darby Swim Club. And all that without once having to ask "for a ride". Sure, the houses were small but nobody seemed to notice, since the average rowhouse family included at least three kids and many boasted four, five and even more. How did our parents find any privacy to make that happen? |
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