by KYW's Jim Melwert
There's been a bit of a reprieve for La Ronda, as the the Lower Merion, Pa. commissioners voted unanimously to impose a moratorium on the demolition of the 80-year-old Bryn Mawr mansion.
The 90-day delay offers an opportunity to find another buyer, according to Lower Merion township board of commissioners president Bruce Reed:
"So the objective now is to rouse those who are interested in preservation of the building to come to its aid with funds to support it's preservation."
Reed says La Ronda was the last major work by architect Addison Mizner -- best known for his work in Boca Raton and Palm Beach, Fla. -- it's the only building of his still standing north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Reed says they've received national interest about preserving La Ronda.
He says the current owners have expressed interest in replacing the mansion with a contemporary, 10,000 foot single family home.
But, he says, they are willing to discuss a sale if a buyer steps forward.
(file photo from flicker.com)
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