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Frankford’s Million Dollar Row House

1913 Ruan could be a nice little house but the most recent sale sure does put it out of my league, $1,200,000.  You can see it here on Trulia.  So says the OPA (Office of Property Assessment) at this link.  Or might this be a case of the city not being able to apportion the value of the sale multiple properties in a single transaction.

Got a tip on this from a real reporter because of a recent fire at the address.

Update on january 31st from an anonymous tipster with the picture below:

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1606 Church Street

1606 Church Street

It stands out like a sore thumb if you are coming up Church Street but I think it was originally built with its face toward Frankford Avenue.  Debbie Klak from the Historical Society of Frankford says it dates from the neighborhood of 1726.

When I look at a very old building I really don’t know what I’m looking for except a massive chimney and I don’t see it on this one.  A building of that age would have had it more or less in the center of the structure.  Maybe we can get inside and do some detective work.

As a result of this discussion, Joe Menkevich sent me some material.  I had not seen this map before.  Picture Frankford in 1802 when the town was pretty much lined up along the Kings Highway.  Thomas Jefferson was the President.

Frankford 1802

The road at the bottom that says from Germantown is Hunting Park Avenue where the Walgreens is today.  Go north and find the 6M.  That is about where Paul Street crosses Frankford Avenue and Oxford Avenue begins.

You would look for the oldest houses where there was development on this map.  Along the main street and south rather then north.

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Frankford Special Services District Annual Meeting

The Frankford Special Services District will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 8.30am in St. Mark’s Church (Griscom St. Entrance). Meetings are open to the public and all are invited. Topics of discussion will include:
  • Update on Safety Ambassadors, Detail Team, Sidewalk Sweepers
  • Update on Finance and Fundraising
  • Officer Elections
  • Goals for 2011
  • Community Input
  • Establishment of 2011 Meeting Schedule
Tim Wisniewski
Executive Director, Frankford SSD
PO Box 19665 | Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 535-2637 | www.frankfordssd.org
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Ghosts of the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum
    WhenSat, January 29, 9pm – Sun, January 30, 2am
    Where4278 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA 19124-3954 (map)
    DescriptionCOST; $50 per person non refundable donation to the museum Limited to 25 people ADULTS ONLY: 18 years and older RESERVATIONS & PRE PAYMENT REQUIRED South Jersey Ghost Research, has been investigating the spirit activity in the museum for several years. Now they will guide you through the museum and introduce you to them. You can bring your own camera and recorder or use theirs, including infra red cameras .You can listen and record ghostly voices. Refreshments will be served at the break SECURE PARKING and entry from the museums parking lot. Call Kathleen at 267-385-5290 for reservations and information.
  • Frankford Special Services District Board Meeting
    WhenTue, February 1, 8:30am – 9:30am
    WhereSt. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave, Griscom Street entrance. (map)
    DescriptionOpen to the public
  • 2nd Anniversary of the Recovery House Town Hall Meeting
    WhenThursday, Feb 3, 2011
    DescriptionThe town hall meeting was held at St. Joachim on February 3rd, 2009
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    WhenThu, February 3, 7pm – 8pm
    Where2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    WhenSun, February 6, 12pm – 5pm
    Where4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    DescriptionPresentation at 1:30 PM: Octavius V Catto Program Murray Dubin & Dan Biddle, Authors of Tasting Freedom
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    WhenTue, February 15, 7pm – 8pm
    WhereSt. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Friends of the Frankford Branch Library Meeting
    WhenWed, February 16, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
    Where 4634 Frankford Avenue (Frankford Ave. & Overington St. (map)
    DescriptionThe Friends of the Frankford Branch Library will meet on Wednesday February 16, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Find out how you can support and have a say in shaping your community library. The library is located at 4634 Frankford Avenue (Frankford Ave. & Overington St.) For more information, call 215-685-1473 or email baxterb@freelibrary.org
  • PSA 1 Meeting
    WhenWed, February 16, 7pm – 8pm
    WhereAria Health – 2nd floor conference room (map)
    DescriptionMeet the police officers with your feedback. Tell them what problems you are having on your block.