Lansdowne Improvement Association
Baltimore MD 21227
Welcome
In order to make sure every
citizen of Lansdowne has a voice, we have opened this website to help get
information to you. LansdowneOnline.com is a medium that you can take
advantage of to voice your opinion, concerns and suggestions.
In a technical age, it is important that we
keep up with technology and use it to our greatest advantage. What a great
way to communicate to the citizens of Lansdowne. This website is still
growing. And, as we grow we want your input.
There are more pages planned for the site
such as the new C.O.P.s page to keep abreast
of your needs; an education page that will give you school information, possibly
a list serve where members can post information and communicate via email.
There many possibilities, but your website committee needs your input.
Please let us know what you want to see on this website. Your suggestions are
always welcome.
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President's Message
Updated:
November 15, 2011
August 22, 2011
Dear Lansdowne Resident:
I'm Brian Bailey, and in July I became the proud new President of the
Lansdowne Improvement Association (LIA) and am serving along with the
following dedicated community activists on the Board of Directors: Gary
Koloski, 1st Vice President; Chris Koloski, 2nd Vice President & Recording
Secretary; Dixie Yankulov, Treasurer; John Yankulov, Sergeant-at-Arms;
Alverta Dockins, Corresponding Secretary; Barbara Conti, Member-at-Large;
and, Ernie Bailey, Betty Knox, and Karl McGovern, Trustees. Lansdowne is a
diverse community with a rich history and we are all committed to seeing it
continue to improve as a place to live, work and play.
With the hot and hazy summer winding to a close I am writing to invite you
to the next meeting of the LIA on Monday, September 12th at 7:00 PM at
Sisters Academy Hall (St. Clement I Catholic Church) at 2nd and Washington
Avenues. Refreshments will be served. Meetings occur every second Monday of
the month except during the months of July and August.
These meetings serve as a chance for residents to discuss and voice their
concerns on issues affecting our community, meet with and receive
informational updates from our local public safety and elected officials, as
well as participate in a variety of initiatives designed to improve the
quality of life in the greater Lansdowne area. They are a wonderful way to
meet your neighbors and become involved in your community.
For those residents that wish to renew their yearly membership or join for
the first time, membership in LIA is offered at a reasonable $8 per
individual or $10 per family residing in the same household. Membership
forms will be available at the next and all subsequent meetings of the LIA.
LIA is dedicated to promoting community pride in our neighborhood by
providing a forum for neighborhood activity. The LIA Board of Directors is
committed to fostering a vibrant, competent, engaged, harmonious and
professional community association that will:
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Promote homeownership;
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Act as a conduit to deliver useful
information to homeowners regarding Baltimore County codes and
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Solicit input from and devise strategies
with residents on issues that concern them; |
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Support our business owners and assist in
efforts to improve our local business and commercial districts;
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Undertake initiatives that improve
residents’ quality of life; and, |
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Collaborate with surrounding communities,
other influential groups, businesses, state and local elected officials,
public safety officials, churches, and schools.
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If you have not had a chance to visit our
website please do so at www.LansdowneOnline.com for up-to-date information. If
you have questions or concerns please do not hesitate to e-mail me at President@LansdowneOnline.com
or call at (443) 618-5404.
I hope you will take the opportunity to join us on September 12th for LIA’s
first meeting since the summer break.
See you soon.
Brian S. Bailey
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Lansdowne History
In the late 1800's, the Whitaker Iron Company
mined for ore in Lansdowne. Abandoned pits from the mining were filled up
by underground springs creating small ponds and lakes. Lansdowne was
mostly farmland, including the Kessler farm, MacLeod farm and Wades farm.
When the railroad came, Lansdowne became
knows as a B&O town. Most people worked for the B&O, commuting by train
into Baltimore City. The first station was names Coursey Station.
The Coursey Station senior housing center takes its name from this.
The two main roads were Hammonds Ferry Road
and Hollins Ferry Road, both of which led to the Patapsco River where you could
take a ferry across to the other side.
Early churches included the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, St.
Clements Catholic Church, Lansdowne United Methodist Church, Lansdowne
Christian Church and the First Baptist Church. The site of the original
wooden school house was on the property that is now St. Clements.
In the 1950's housing developments sprang up in the Baltimore
Highlands and Riverview areas. Schools were build for these neighborhoods.
In Lansdowne, the Lansdowne Elementary School, Lansdowne Junior High (middle
school) and Lansdowne Senior High were known as the "Golden Education Triangle."
In the early 1960's the B&O closed the railroad crossing and
Lansdowne Boulevard was constructed, connecting Lansdowne to Washington
Boulevard, bridging over the railroad tracks. A tunnel was also
constructed under the tracks for pedestrian crossing. Some old railroad
cars were erected as a museum and shopping area alongside Hammonds Ferry Road
and the railroad tracks.
In the 1980's Baltimore County Recreation and Parks opened a
large parcel of land for public use. Southwest Area Park is located on the
Patapsco River, just below Baltimore Highlands.
A small library was built by Baltimore County in 1966, on Third
Avenue. In 1993, the Lansdowne Library was closed due to budget cutbacks.
The building is now used as the Police Athletic League Center. In 1989 the
Lansdowne/Baltimore Highlands Senior Center was built directly behind the
Library building.
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