Since the last time I pleaded for any of Frankford’s thirty eight THOUSAND residents to go over to our message board and strike up a conversation, I’ve learned quite a few things.

• Too many things to list about Overington Manor, that thread itself has made setting the message board up worthwhile
• The clubhouse for the Frankford Yellow Jackets was the corner house at Penn and Dyre
• It has been alleged that Leandro’s Pizza is the best pizza in Frankford
• The PMBC’s first cleanup this year is on April 4th

P.S.  I’ve posted 2 photos.  One is of Overington Manor in 1951, the second one is the exact same shot I just took this past Sunday, 58 years later.  I haven’t posted it here though.  It’s over on the message board.

The Romain House will get a makeover thanks to HGTV.  As we reported back in February, the Romain House was in the running for a makeover.  Viewers could vote for the home of their choice and Philadelphia (Frankford) and St. Louis came out on top.  So when the makeover is complete we’ll post a before and after picture for everyone to see.  I expect most of the improvements will be on the inside for the comfort and safety of the residents.

Thanks to Shirley for the tip.

Update on March 31st from foxbusiness.com:

…the three- bedroom facility located on Romain Street in the historic Frankford District, provides veterans with food, shelter and employment assistance after concluding military service. The 70-year old home will receive a kitchen remodel and new appliances, insulation, windows and renovations to a bathroom that will improve accessibility for disabled veterans….the makeovers also will be featured in an HGTV special in October 2009.

1338 Harrison St burned.

This happened a while ago.  It would be awesome if the owner could come clean their shit up.

[the entire saga] http://frankfordgazette.com/tag/1338-harrison/

Then

And Now

From Romano’s website:

Carved from the walls and halls of the old Philadelphia Felt building, where the sounds of machinery kept old Frankfordians busy by day, and lulled them to sleep at night, emerged Romano’s Catering. A banquet facility that has become the jewel of Juniata Park, known for its commitment to high quality, integrity and service.

Back on the 1100 block of Foulkrod Street.  Quite a few folks love these houses.  Some of them are hard to photograph in the warm weather because the gardens tend to hide the bones of the house.