The Man Behind Allentown's Nightmare

Mark Mendelson is hated by Allentown's political leadership and has a long history of battling City Hall. How has he managed to survive?

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November 27, 2002, 2:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Allentown has an aged theater and a unique, Roaring '20s-era hotel on the same block. But the theater is in ruins. The hotel is shuttered. One man is behind Allentown's nightmare: Mark Mendelson... For most of the 17 years since he came to town, the brash 46-year-old businessman has maintained a simmering war with City Hall over the blight and late or unpaid taxes."

Thanks to David Hojsak

FULL STORY: One man is behind Allentown's nightmare: Mark Mendelson

Sunday, November 24, 2002 in The Morning Call

Community / Economic Development United States

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