A developer has submitted a proposal to transform the site of the closed Langhorne Carpet Company into a mixed-use development along West Lincoln Highway.
Advertisements
The developer plans to redevelop the 4.6-acre site at the corner of West Lincoln Highway and Hulmeville Avenue where the Langhorne Carpet Company operated since 1930 before closing at the end of 2023, police said.
The proposal includes tearing down the existing industrial building and constructing two four-story buildings featuring 150 luxury apartments and several retail spaces on the first floor.
Rumors about the future of the site have been circulating since the carpet company’s closure, and they intensified this week on social media and throughout the small borough.
Advertisements
On Facebook, borough officials posted: “Contrary to what is being said around the borough, the 150 luxury apartments & retail plan was received less than a week ago. It is just a concept and this is the first that council is seeing it. It will be presented at Monday night’s council meeting.”
The property is currently owned by LOTUS 201 W. Lincoln LLC.
Advertisements
The Morrow family, who owned the Langhorne Carpet Company, sold the property to the Montgomery County-based company on December 19 for $1.77 million, according to court property records.
The proposed development features parking spots in the center of the property, with the two buildings situated on the outside. Access would be available from West Lincoln Highway and Hulmeville Avenue, according to a person who reviewed the plans.
Borough officials this week were unsure if the plans were public record yet, and a LevittownNow.com reporter was unable to immediately review them.
Advertisements
The site is not currently zoned for residential use, and zoning amendments would be necessary for the project to move forward.
The developer plans to present the proposal at the Penndel Borough Council meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Advertisements
The Langhorne Carpet Company was a staple in the borough and known for operating some of the few remaining jacquard Wilton carpet weavers.
Carpets made from the mill were used in movie and TV sets, the White House, embassies, the Henry Ford Estate, and many other notable locations.
Advertisements
The original looms were transported to Penndel Borough by train after being purchased by Henry Ford.
Advertisements
Report a correction via email | Editorial standards and policies
