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Frankford Real Estate Transactions

Thanks to our friends at Cityspace, here are some of the transaction from May for the neighborhood.

2128 Shallcross St $64,900 3\1\0
5128 Valley St $70,000 2\1\0
1133 Anchor St $123,000 3\1\1
1549 Deal St $46,000 2\1\0
1800 Harrison St $71,500 3\1\0
2070 Brill St $89,000 3\1\0
1405-7 Unity St $20,000 4\1\1 19124
2117 Anchor St $33,060 3\1\0 19124
4625 Oakland St $52,000 3\1\0 19124
4607 Naples St $55,000 3\1\0 19124
1716 Scattergood St $69,000 2\1\0 19124
1349 Foulkrod St $75,000 3\1\0 19124
5226 Sylvester St $75,000 3\1\0 19124
5161 Oakland St $134,900 3\1\2 19124
4515 E Stiles St $83,000 3\1\1
951 Dyre St $169,900 3\1\1
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Back to the Future in Frankford

Take a look on Technically Philly at this piece about Steven Wray and the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia.  I took notice because of its mention of Frankford but it is well worth a read for the pleasure of projecting yourself into the future.

You may think that change will never again favor Philadelphia and Frankford but I believe the winds of change have already begun to blow.

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, June 3, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, June 6, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: The story of Gettsyburg battlefield National Military Park Herb Kaufman
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When – Tue, June 8, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – ANNUAL TEA and PROGRAM: RESEARCHING NORTHEAST HISTORY — A Local Historian’s Journey Frank W. Hollingsworth. Local historian and co-author of “Northeast Philadelphia: A Brief History” Frank Hollingsworth has conducted his research at various sites throughout the region — including right here at the Historical Society of Frankford. Learn of his approach to researching local history — utilizing the many techniques and resources available — and evolution from HSF member, to researcher, to lecturer, co-author, and recognized local historian.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, June 24, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – Edmunds School, 1197 Haworth St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
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Happy Third Anniversary to the Frankford Gazette

I guess I can’t let this day pass without noting that today is our third anniversary. We made the first post to the Frankford Gazette three years ago today.  It has been an interesting experience doing this.  When we started, there was no grand plan.

The idea was to balance all of the negative press that Frankford got with some of the positive things that are going on.  That remains our purpose and we continue to try to figure out how best to do that.

We have evolved from posting links to other stories people’s stories to going out and capturing our own.  We have started doing some video and will continue to develop that angle.  We are going to try to do some in depth reports on people in Frankford who are below the radar but a making a difference.

From the start, this has been a team effort.  I make most of the posts because I have more time to work at it.  However, We would not be in business if my son Jim had not said I should get off my butt and do something with my time.  He continues to do the technical things and makes some of the most interesting posts that we have done.  My wife Pat has 30 plus years of experience in education and has taken over our education coverage.  Her writing talent puts me to shame.

  • Thanks for your emails and occasional criticism.
  • Thanks to all the folks who are no longer living in Frankford but read us to see what is happening.
  • Thanks to the folks in other areas who read what is going on here to see if the time is right to try Frankford out in person.
  • Thanks to all the people of Frankford who are working so hard to make this the place it will become in a few years.  When history is written, they will say you helped turn it around.