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A historic community on the shores of Lake Erie
When General Electric established its locomotive plant in Erie County in 1910, they envisioned Lawrence Park as a Garden City where factory workers and their families could live among tree-lined streets and lush community parks. World-famous city planner and Philadelphia native John Nolen was tasked with developing the community, ultimately abandoning the Garden City concept in favor of brick rowhouses that could accommodate the influx of workers moving to the area during World War I. Although it's now owned by Wabtec, the plant remains standing today and employs about 2,000 people, making it the third-largest employer in Erie County. “There are still a lot of people who live here and work at the plant. You just walk down the street and walk right into the plant,” says Jim Van Dyne, Vice President of the Lawrence Park Historical Society. While the plant is no longer what it once was, one thing in Lawrence Park remains the same: a sense of community. “My sister was driving through here once, and some plywood flew out of her truck onto the road. She stopped to pick it up, and all these people stopped their cars and got out to help her,” Van Dyne says. “These people give. They help out and open their arms to strangers.” The township also offers a central location along the southern shore of Lake Erie, just 5 miles from downtown Erie.
Lawrence Park, formed by GE in 1911, has a historical marker on Main Street.
Dabrowski's Restaurant, on historic Main Street, has been serving Lawrence Park since 1983.
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Row homes in Lawrence Park, were built when GE formed this company town in 1911.
The Lawrence Park Historic District includes rowhomes
The Lawrence Park Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and protects the township’s original neighborhoods. Its first streets — including Rankine, Silliman, and Smithson Avenue — were named after prominent scientists and shaded by 1,000 trees planted by General Electric. “Part of the design was that every street had a signature tree. One had elms, one had maples, one had sycamores,” Van Dyne says. The district contains a mix of Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and American Foursquare houses built throughout the early 20th century. A bit further west are blocks of Philadelphia-style rowhomes with covered front porches and narrow, fenced-in backyards. Smaller neighborhoods that developed around these streets include the Lake Cliff subdivision, which borders Lake Erie and features ranch-style and Cape Cod homes built around the mid-1900s. Prices in the township range from about $85,000 for a three-bedroom rowhome to $250,000 for a four-bedroom Colonial Revival. There are also several houses of worship in the historic district, including the Lawrence Park United Methodist Church and The Church of St. Mark the Evangelist.
Catch some sun and a hearty lake breeze, on the shore of Lake Erie in Lawrence Park.
Abundant green spaces include the Lakeside Recreational Area
Pocket parks are scattered throughout Lawrence Park, including a greenbelt that separates residential streets from the Wabtec plant. Curtis Park has a playground and swing set, while Elbow Tree Park features miles of wooded nature trails for dog walkers and runners to explore. At Beute Park, the grassy lawn comes alive each summer as neighbors set up their lawn chairs and lay out their picnic blankets for the Gazebo Concerts series.
Several green spaces line the shores of Lake Erie. The Lawrence Park Golf Club features a private 18-hole course with scenic vistas of the lakefront, and the Lawrence Park Fishing Club provides anglers with access to Four Mile Creek. Next to the Lake Cliff subdivision is the Lakeside Recreational Area, home to the Lakeside Boat Launch and a sandy beachfront known for its dazzling sunsets.
The Iroquois Avenue Branch Library features a full calendar of events, including family story times and adult craft nights. The township is also less than 2 miles north of Eastway Lanes, an old-fashioned bowling alley with competitive leagues for all ages.
Local festivities include an annual Fourth of July parade
The Fourth of July is an all-day affair in Lawrence Park. The festivities begin with a bike parade through the neighborhood, but the main event is the annual Fourth of July Parade that travels down Main Street. Neighbors line the street to watch as the Iroquois marching band, Lawrence Park Historical Society and other local groups make their way through downtown, passing out candy along the way. The day ends with a dazzling fireworks show over the Iroquois High School football field.
The Lawrence Park Dinor is known for their fluffy pancakes and "Erie's Best Greek Sauce" .
A walkable commercial corridor along Main Street include the Lawrence Park Dinor
The township has several beloved local restaurants, many of which sit along Main Street in downtown Lawrence Park. A vibrant sign for the Lawrence Park Dinor might draw attention with its apparent misspelling, but residents know that’s just how diner is spelled around Erie. The diner is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is known for its signature Greek sauce, a ground beef mixture served on top of omelets, hot dogs and french fries. Down the street is Dabrowski’s Restaurant & Deli, which has been a go-to for authentic Polish food since 1983. Irish Cousins provides a place for neighbors to gather long after sunset, including live music every Friday and karaoke nights on Wednesdays and Saturdays. At the end of Main Street is an old-fashioned Dairy Queen with a walk-up window. “It’s just like it was in the 1950s. On a warm summer night, half of Lawrence Park is out there buying ice cream and chit-chatting,” Van Dyne says. For groceries, Giant Eagle Supermarket is less than a 2-mile drive from Lawrence Park.
Career-based learning at Iroquois Junior/Senior High School
Students may attend the Iroquois School District, which earns a C-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Iroquois Elementary School scores a B and serves kindergarten through sixth grade, and the school works with the local United Way of Erie County to support low-income families. Older kids can attend Iroquois Junior/Senior High School, which earns a C and contains two separate wings for junior high and senior high school students. The high school partners with Erie County Technical School to offer a Career and Technical Education Program with pathways in technical training, construction, human services, manufacturing and transportation.
Pennsylvania Route 5 connects residents to downtown Erie
Pennsylvania Route 5, locally known as East Lake Road, bisects the township and connects residents to the city of Erie. The thoroughfare leads about 5 miles west to downtown and 10 miles west to Erie International Airport. The EMTA provides local bus service to the community, with stops along the township’s main streets. Residents refer to the bus as “the e,” and it travels downtown among other destinations.
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Parks in this Area
Beute Park
Iroquois Elementary Playground
Lakeside Recreational Area
Curtis Park
Morse Park
Transit
Airport
Erie International/Tom Ridge Field
20 min drive
Bus
Iroquois Ave & Iroquois High School
Bus
E Lake Rd & Water
Bus
Main St & Water St Inbound
Bus
Main St & Newton Ave
Bus
E Lake Rd & Joliette Ave
Bus
Main St & Smithson Ave
Bus
E Lake Rd & Howe Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lawrence Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lawrence Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lawrence Park, Erie sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lawrence Park, Erie over the last 12 months is $197,000, down 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Enjoy sitting on the large, covered patio on those Hot Summer nights and enjoy the central air in the open floor plan of this 2 !/2 story home. Spacious living area open to dining area. Kitchen has appliances and updated cabinets. Partially fenced yard for privacy. Two car garage and large driveway for great off-street parking. Remodeled bath. Walk -up attic that could be finished off or just
Wonderful ranch home in Lawrence Park. Spacious living room with hardwood floors & cove ceilings, plaster walls, 3 bedrooms, full bath, eat-in kitchen with newer appliances, updated windows, 200 Amp Electric, Lennox high efficiency furnace & A/C plus an extra toilet and sink in basement. Private backyard with steps down to the creek. 1 Year home warranty included.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,818
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,245
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,191
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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