The Historical Society of Frankford, in partnership with Holy Family University, the Northeast Times, and State Representative Dennis M. O’Brien, announces that the public is invited to suggest individuals for consideration for the 2010 Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame. Candidates should be Northeast Philadelphia residents past or present whose lives or careers have been marked by high achievement or individuals who have had a lasting, significant, and positive impact on the Northeast Philadelphia community. Inductees will be chosen by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, a twelve-member panel of experts in various aspects of Northeast Philadelphia life. The committee is chaired by Holy Family University President Sister Francesca Onley.

There are several ways for the public to suggest candidates. Throughout the month of March, a clip-out/mail-in ballot form will be printed in the Northeast Times and be available for download on the Historical Society’s website (www.frankfordhistory.org) and on the NeastPhilly.com website. The ballot form will also be distributed to public locations throughout Northeast Philadelphia. Suggestions can also be submitted by email to halloffame@frankfordhistory.org. The deadline for submissions is April 1^st. Inductees will be announced in the spring and inducted in the fall at a ceremony at Holy Family University, date to be announced.

The goal of the Hall of Fame is to foster civic values and a sense of community in Northeast Philadelphia, along with a greater awareness and appreciation of the area’s rich history, by honoring the lives and accomplishments of its most distinguished citizens. In 2009, the inaugural year for the Hall of Fame, four historical figures, three living individuals, and one organization were inducted at a ceremony attended by a wide range of people from throughout the Northeast Philadelphia region.

Plans for a Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame were initiated in 2008, leading to its sponsorship by the Historical Society of Frankford, in partnership with Holy Family University, the Northeast Times, and State Representative Dennis M. O’Brien.

• Registration for the 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!!
  When – Wed, March 3, 7pm – 9pm

  Where – St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room (map)

  Description – THE DENI PLAYGROUND ADVISORY COUNCIL Invites YOU to join us for the Exciting 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!! Registration: Wednesday, February 10th, 7-9 pm Wednesday, February 24th, 7-9 pm Location: St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room T-Ball/In-house Baseball Registration: Only $15 Traveling Baseball/Softball Registration: $35 Late Registration Fee: $40 Divisions: 5-8 year old coed: T-Ball & Coach Pitch; 9-10 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 13-14 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Girls’ Softball. NEPL is a travel league. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN THE FUN! For more information, please e-mail the DPAC at deniplayground@gmail.com
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, March 4, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, March 7, 12pm – 5pm

  Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  DescriptionPresentation at 1:30 PM: Highlights of Civil War Medicine: The Men and Women who Served (Who they Were and What they did) Lesley Wood
• Historical Society of Frankford – Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7:30 pm:
  ANNUAL MEETING and PRESIDENT’S “BEHIND THE SCENES” TOUR — Come out and learn what has been done this past year at your historical society, as the annual report and financial review are presented. Your ideas are important — so tell us what activities you would like to see — and how you plan to get involved to make these happen. Then, enjoy a rare, behind the scenes tour of our 1930’s building and vast museum and library collections by our president. Don’t miss it!
  BYLAWS (Constitution rev March 1995) CHANGES TO BE VOTED:
  Board of Directors: Article IV-Section 1: Change from “comprised of 15 persons” to “comprised of not less than 7 and not more than 15.”
  Board of Directors: Article IV-Section 6: Change from “Eight directors shall constitute a quorum…” to “51% of the directors shall constitute a quorum.”
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, March 16, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
• Italian Style Family Dinner
  When – Sat, March 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm

  Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)

  Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!

I’m not sure if this is the original Frankford Hospital but it might be because it looks like it was a house first.  At the corner of Frankford and Wakeling.

HSF collects, preserves and presents the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the region. Recognizing the neighborhood of Frankford as the historic and geographic gateway to the region, HSF documents and interprets the history of the people, places, events and traditions of the greater Northeast Philadelphia area and serves as an advocate for the preservation of the region’s historic resources. Through its collections and programs HSF provides opportunities for its members, the surrounding community, and the general public to explore and appreciate the history of Northeast Philadelphia and its place in the world. Check out other posts in our series here.

• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, January 3, 12pm – 5pm

  Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM:
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, January 7, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
• Frankford Friends Open House
  When – Wed, January 13, 9am

  Where – 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, January 19, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
• Italian Style Family Dinner
  When – Wed, January 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm

  Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)

  Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!

• Pictures with Santa
  When – Sat, December 19, 9am – 12pm

  Where – Dream Girls, 4601 Frankford Avenue, 2nd floor. (map)
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, January 3, 2010, 12pm – 5pm

  Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM:
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, January 7, 2010, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)