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John J. Di Benedetto, FARA, a fellow in the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA), a prominent area architect and past president of the Pennsylvania Council of SARA, presented a lecture on the development of the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, before a full house at the historic Korean United church at the corner of 12th Street and Cheltenham Avenue in Oak Lane. Mr. Di Benedetto did extensive research about the area and the history of the many distinguished homes and other buildings in the area and wrote a book memorializing the results of his research.
Mr. Di Benedetto has contributed to the architectural landscape of the area with the design of many significant structures.
The book, until now relegated to the dustbin of history, was discovered and resurrected by the Friends of Oak Lane Library. The presentation, accompanied by extensive photographs from the book, demonstrated Mr. Di Benedetto’s extensive knowledge and love for the history of this area. The book is available from Mr. Di Benedetto for $36.00. (BluPrnce@aol.com).