A Lawrence hot dog stand that has been an institution for many decades is in danger of disappearing--literally.
According to a poster on Chowhound and the Eagle-Tribune Online, Lawton's on Canal Street in this historic mill city north of Boston is apparently shifting and could eventually fall into the canal that it sits above. The Eagle Tribune goes on to mention that the beloved takeout stand is closed indefinitely.
Lawton's is known for its fried hot dogs, or "rippers," a relative rarity in Massachusetts as most dining spots in the state tend to either grill or steam their hot dogs. Rippers tend to be a bit more popular in Connecticut and can commonly be found in New Jersey.
For more on the closing of Lawton's in Lawrence, please go to the Eagle Tribune link below:
Lawton's hot-dog stand could fall into nearly empty North Canal as earth embankment settles and canal wall moves
