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Frankford Stories by Fred Prescott

Rick Spector of Moviehouse Productions and Frederick C. (Fred) Prescott, will present Fred’s
Frankford Stories, a gritty installment in Moviehouse’s Philadelphia Neighborhood video series, at the
HSF monthly meeting lecture on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The “star” of the film is Fred, lifelong
Frankford resident and board member of the Historical Society of Frankford (HSF). He tells stories
of growing up and living in Frankford at another time, the early 1940’s through the 1960’s. The
speakers will take questions from the audience following the showing.
Rick Spector is a Philadelphia native and a proud son of NE Philly’s Oxford Circle. Always interested
in public speaking, nostalgia, Philadelphia history, music, television and film, Rick acted on his
passions by forming Moviehouse Productions in 1983. His company offers multi-media nostalgia
presentations to community groups and short subjects by video. Rick served seniors for 35 years
through community relations work at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. Rick hosted PCA’s public
service radio show “Milestones” during its entire five-year run.
The meeting and lecture will occur at the HSF library/museum at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia.
The event is free and open to the public, and free off-street parking is available across Orthodox
Street at the Frankford Friends School. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served
before and after the lecture.
The lecture will also be streamed live on the Society’s Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20historical%20society%20of%20frankford
About the Historical Society of Frankford
Founded in 1905, volunteers at the Historical Society of Frankford preserve and interpret the
history of Frankford and vicinity through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
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Big Dreams

BIG DREAMS 

I remember when I was a teenager back in the day. When I walked all alone down by the stream – when no one was home.

I would dream of Big Dreams, while I was all alone. Oh, maybe one day I would walk on the moon.

But now I’m a father with kids of my own. As strange as it may seem, that doesn’t stop my Big Dream. Because as my kids get older, they may have the same dream.

As the days come and go and I get a little older I stop and I think it may not be me.

But maybe I’ll see my kids walk on the moon. It’s only – a Fathers Big Dream.

Because dreams never get old, when you Believe – in a Fathers Big Dream.

Maybe one day, we’ll all meet together – on the moon.

By Lenny Jaynes 

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What I Love the Most

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST

Cream in my coffee, butter on my toast and eggs over easy, and you as my wife.

It took a long time to find you, as I look from coast to coast. But now that I have found you, it’s you I love the most.

When days are dark and gloomy, and I stumble out of bed, and I look around and I can’t find you. Because you already went ahead,

To put cream in my coffee, butter on my toast, and eggs over easy. That’s why it’s you – I love the most.

By Lenny Jaynes

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Historical Society May Meeting

The Historical Society of Frankford is pleased to host “Pastor Paul” A. Andell, the longtime pastor of
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frankford, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, who will
address the HSF May meeting on May 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Pastor Paul will speak about the
congregation’s history, its revival under his renewed leadership since 2020, and their plans for
continued service to the community.

Pastor Paul is the authoritative voice for the church, having served as associate and head pastor for
44 of its 100 years. Under his leadership, St. James developed a preschool and many
faith-enhancing ministries including Stephen’s Ministry. St. James became a more inclusive
community church as well and was the largest Lutheran church in Philadelphia, with 5 weekly
services. Having retired from St. James once in 2011, he was called back in 2020 to address a
leadership crisis threatening the congregation’s continued existence. On March 22nd of this year he
led the church in a jubilant centennial service. Now he and his congregation are looking to the
future.

Pastor Paul will also reflect on the church’s early years and pastors serving many thousands of
people, both in Frankford and the northeast, offering hospitality to the community through its
excellent preschool, scouting and youth programs, seniors groups, music and theater, numerous AA
and NA support groups, civic and multi-cultural activities, and many weekly worship opportunities.
This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Free off street parking will be
available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served
before and after the lecture.

About the Historical Society of Frankford:
Founded in 1905, the volunteers of the Historical Society of Frankford preserve and interpret the
history of Northeast Philadelphia through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.

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Sam Katz – The Histories Collaborative of Philadelphia