LSHS Pictures

Welcome to the LSTHS Restoration Page

new fence

Newly installed fencing

new fencing

Slate was quarried to make the custom slate posts, like the originals to hold the rails for the new fence.

J.Mindler and sons performed the huge task of replastering the ceiling. They did an excellent job and their services would be recommended if you have a plastering job to do.

Heaps of plaster were needed to complete the work.

The plaster will need to cure until April at 60 degrees until it is fully dried. Thanks to the new heating system installed in the schoolhouse, the steady temperature can be maintained.

Restoration of the door is one of the projects to be worked on soon.

The school looks so pretty surrounded by a blanket of fresh snow.

Marcus Brandt paying close attention to the details of rebuilding the porch.

The new slate roof was completed February 2nd, 2005 - thanks to Alan Kunsman and his great roofing crew.
Happy Groundhog Day!

The beautifully restored bell tower now rests on the newly slated roof.

The dilapidated old porch has been removed.

The new township park sign.

October / November 2004 Restoration Update

Marcus needed a support beam while he is working on the truss, so he... just goes into the woods and cuts down a tree and wedges it up against the ceiling. This is what the pioneers did.
	The Sobrinski painters are still at it. Even in their heavy jackets they continue to strip that paint.
The schoolhouse is framed by beautiful fall colors.
	A new sign announcing our restoration project was created by Banners and Signs in Bethlehem.

August 2004 Restoration Update


Scaffolding in place for bell tower work.	Stone walkway discovered under the porch. Meeting minutes from the 1900's showed the expenses for building the porch.
	At left, the copper and brass weathervane is removed by Marcus Brandt so that he can repair the holes that were shot into it long ago by mischievious kids. Karen Samuels is bravely perched on the roof to take some up close photos.

May 2004 Restoration Update

Looking up at the cornice

Designated as a Keystone Project

View of the porch roof

Scaffolding going up

The modern office facility - Plain but efficient!

Some of the volunteer work crew on one of our cleanup weekends.

Stacks of slate are ready to re-roof the schoolhouse.

How to get to Lutz Franklin School:

How to get to Seidersville Hall:
Our monthly meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday each month at 7:00pm at Seidersville Hall located at the Lower Saucon Township Municipal Complex at 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA. To get there:

FROM THE NORTH	From Route 22 take PA 378 South towards Bethlehem. After crossing the Hill-to-Hill bridge, with its steel superstructure, continue south on Route 378 up the mile-long hill to the top. After crossing the top of the hill and starting down the hill about 1 block, bear to the right onto the two-lane road (Old Philadelphia Pike) and continue past the stop intersection for about two city blocks to Town Hall on the right.
FROM THE SOUTH	From Route 309, turn onto Route 378 North and continue northward for about three miles. After you pass under the I-78 overpass, turn left at the traffic signal on to Black River Road. At the stop sign turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike. Continue northbound for about two city blocks to Town Hall on the left.
FROM I-78	Interstate 78 West to Hellertown/Bethlehem Exit 67. Follow Route 412 South, which becomes Main Street in Hellertown. Turn right at traffic light at Water Street, which becomes Friedensville Road after crossing Saucon Creek. Follow Friedensville Road to Hickory Hill Road. Continue straight ahead to Route 378. Continue through the traffic signal to the stop sign at Old Philadelphia Pike. Turn left and continue downhill on Old Philadelphia Pike for about two city blocks to Town Hall on the right.


Looking up at the cornice	Vent fan

Designated as a Keystone Project	View of the porch roof

Scaffolding going up	The modern office facility - Plain but efficient!