Some years have gone by since then, maybe a few. But in so many ways, he hasn't changed a bit.
The owners were in. They let us roam around.
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This afternoon, we took the journey back in time—to a riverfront lunch and then to our first home, 19 Burns Road, Ashburne Hills. My father bought this house in 1957 for $14,000 with help from the GI bill; he put ten percent down. My brother and I were born here, played in a sandbox out back, waited for my father to come home from his crazy hours at the Marcus Hook plant where, as a chemical engineer, he helped thwart fires, build a catalytic converter, and manage the flares on the stacks that are depicted here, behind him, as he drove.
Some years have gone by since then, maybe a few. But in so many ways, he hasn't changed a bit.
The owners were in. They let us roam around.
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Some years have gone by since then, maybe a few. But in so many ways, he hasn't changed a bit.
The owners were in. They let us roam around.
I bet the owners were thrilled to learn a little history! Dad was excited about doing that for you... I'm glad it was so fun!
Very nice story ... My Dad is also a chem-e -- has been working in industrial safety for the past 40 years or so (and keeps saying he will close up his little office, but hasn't yet). :-) Thanks for sharing your adventure and a bit of your history.
Now I have My Fair Lady in my head. This is so special. What a way to roam.
It was nice of the owners to let you roam around.
Maybe you CAN go home again??
How nice to make that pilgrimage with your dad :)