Two Kennett supervisors let ax fall unconditionally
By rushing Longwood demolition permit, they undermined planners, public
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An ax fell Tuesday night on preservationists’ hopes that three Longwood Gardens bungalows along U.S. 1 could be saved.
Two of the three Kennett Township supervisors not only granted Longwood a demolition permit with no conditions attached, but they also solicited approval...
Trio of Longwood cottages spared – for now
Kennett Township supervisors agree to table demolition decision
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Kennett Township supervisors tabled a vote on a demolition permit from Longwood Gardens for three bungalows it owns on Rt. 1 near the entrance to the gardens.
Three 1920s bungalows commissioned by Pierre S. du Pont to house some of his Longwood Gardens’ staff got at least a temporary...
Historic Kennett bungalows up for grabs
Longwood Gardens want to raze them; township planners seeking another option
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Three historic bungalows on Rt. 1 owned by Longwood Gardens are free to anyone who can move them off the Kennett Township site before the wrecking ball arrives.
KENNETT — Yours for the taking: three 1920s bungalows commissioned by Pierre S. du Pont to house some of his...
