Newly released, “Frankford Heroes, 2nd Edition”! Written by Bob Smiley and Richard Johnson. Taking us from a small 17th Century village in Philadelphia county to a 21st Century neighborhood in the city of Philadelphia, PA, Frankford has a long history of proud military service. This new edition has 142 brave men who would not return from war. In addition to their stories, those men and women who have been profiled in the Frankford Gazette as “Veteran of the Month” (over 40 more stories) are also included.
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From the theatre’s entry in on Cinema Treasures, we learn that it’s facade still exists and is the entrance to the state store across from the Frankford Terminal. Take a look. How things change.
I remember going to the Ellis in the 50’s and early 60’s. Many a Saturday matinee watching B westerns and movies like The Blob and House on Haunted Hill, among others. 25 cents to get in. After it closed it became a Social Security office. That’s where I got my card.