A year ago on May 1, was the first of two fires which devastated an old historic home at 400 Leopard Road in Berwyn. Both fires were vicious and devastating, putting first responders at risk and not exactly creating a safe scenario for neighbors.
I had loved the whimsy of this house since I was a teenager growing up on the Main Line. I had friends who grew up in this part of the Main Line, and those who live here as an adult not so far away, so I have literally been driving past it forever. Sugartown is also one of my favorite drives from Chester County to the Main Line.
And here she sits. The first fire was May 1, 2024 and the second devastating fire was late July, 2024.
As we know the former homeowner, Kathryn Frankel, was charged with the second fire, I have no clue what happened with the first fire.
The house just sits a lonely sentinel to a senseless tragedy to this day as you drive by.
Can this house be restored? I am thinking no, but who knows? I just think someone will see a corner lot and eventually place a McMansion with not nearly the heart and soul once held by 400 Leopard Road.
There has not been a trial yet. It is just so sad. ***But if you look at the docket it looks like her bail was revoked???***
And then there is the thing on the Delaware County dockets?