![]() ![]() It was dressed up for many festive occasions - a Philadelphia Flyers jersey, a Phillies cap and more. Shultz had it moved to the lawn in front of the popular eatery. It found a new home at the Gateway Cafe in Swedeland. It was purchased by Fran “Shorty” Shultz and moved to his home, becoming a fun sight to passersby for several years. ![]() When Upper Merion decided to replace “Old Abe” with a new rooster, it was suggested that the original be auctioned off and the proceeds go to charity. Historically, Abrams, named for the Abraham family once prominent in the area, stretches from the Caley Road homes all the way down Beidler Road to Sweetbriar, Hope Community Church (formerly Abrams Community Chapel) and Belmont. Its legs were broken and the Fiberglas bird was subjected repeatedly to the tune of thousands of dollars in damages. The big chicken, whom I will call “Abe” for the historic Abrams section of Upper Merion where he once stood, suffered the indignities of being pulled down, bound by a chain and dragged down the road, attacked and damaged six times in its first 20 years. Despite being the constant victim of juvenile delinquents and adult criminal vandals alike, the big rooster managed to survive. For other ordinances outside of Montgomery County, go to General Code Publishers Municipal. The original “Norview Rooster” or “Giant Chicken” graced the entrance to the former dairy farm from 1971 until its replacement in 2009. Although general information regarding a township's ordinances, codes, and/or regulations can sometimes be found on a township's website, the following links provide full-text of ordinances, codes, and/or regulations. ![]()
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