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Not the home of the week

Every week I take some time to wander around Frankford looking for anything interesting. Many years ago I remember driving down Allengrove Street and seeing those red brick paving blocks. They were fairly common in my youth but you have to look long and hard to find them today. Last week, I was out and about and went down Allengrove and those red paving blocks are still in place. Gives the street a quaint old world look.

Coincidently, I was contacted this week by someone who is sponsoring an open house at 1225 Allengrove this weekend. I went by to take a look today and it is a nice house. You can get a view of the pictures on our flickr page here. The other details are below:

MLS #: 5196231 DOM:111
MLS Area: 19124 19124
County: Philadelphia
Zip Code: 19124 -2903
Tax ID #: 234149900
Subdiv / Nei: Northwood
School Dist: Philadelphia
– High:
– Middle:
– Elem:
Ownership: FeeSimple
Type: Single/Detac
Design: 2-Story
Style: Dutch
Beds, Baths: 3 2/0
Age: 80
Int Sq Ft: 1,620/ A
Unit Flr #: AC: N
Map Grid: 7934B7
Room Dimensions
LR/GR: 0 x 0 M
Dining: 0 x 0 M
Kitchen: 0 x 0 M
Family: 0 x 0 B
Main BR: 0 x 0 U
2nd BR: 0 x 0 U
3rd BR: 0 x 0 U
4th BR:
Inclusions: Washer Dryer Window Treatnments
Exclusions:
Other Information
Total Rooms:
Bath Full: 0M 1U 1L
Bath Part: 0M 0U 0L
Model:
Builder:
Tax Information
RE Taxes / Yr: $1748 / 2007
Assessment: 21152
Association Information
Condo / HOA: N / N
Assc Fee / Freq:
Lot Information
Acr / SqFt:

0.09 / 4,000
Lot Dim: 40X100
Land Use: A30
Waterfront: N
Zoning: R4
Features
Utilities: GasHeat, HotWaterHeat, GasHotWater, NoA/C, PublicWater, PublicSewer
Parking: NoGarage, StreetParkng Exterior: BrickExt, ShingleRoof, Patio, Porch, NoPool
Bsmt: FullBasement, FinishedBsmt, OutSide/WlkO Interior: OneFirePl, BrickFirePl, LR/GRFireP, FinishedWood, W/WCarpeting, Vinyl/LinFl, TileFl, SecuritySys, Stain/LeadGl, CableTVWired, Center/EntrH, NoModifs/Unk, BsmtLaundry Kit: EatInKitchen, GasCooking, Poss: Negotiable Cond: Average+ Show: 24Hr+NoticeS
Remarks
Public:A wonderful Dutch Colonial on a quiet street in Northwood. Absolutely move in condition. Original woodwork in natural finish throughout; period lighting. Side garden leads to entry into foyer and stairwell with leaded glass window. Living room features fireplace, crown moulding and french doors to porch; Dining room has built-ins. Very nicely appointed eat in kitchen with outside entry to nicely landscaped and private back yard. Open stairway to finished lower level with outside entry: laundry room, family room, full bath, and storage. Upper level features three bedrooms and a full bath restored with period fixtures. Walk up attic provides storage and room to expand.
Directions:west of Oxford in between Oakland and Horrocks

The open house is Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th from 1-3PM. This could easily be a home of the week but we do not feature homes that are on the market. If you are in the market for a home, take a look.

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HSF needs you

The Historical Society of Frankford is looking for a few exceptional people for open positions on their board of directors. Resumes should be mailed to:

Historical Society of Frankford
Patricia Coyne
P.O. Box 4888
Phila., Pa. 19124

They are also seeking volunteers for the following committees:

Nominating Committee – reviews resumes and does board training – contact Patricia Coyne
Public Relations – putting press releases in the N.E. Times, fund raising – contact Megan Forrestal
Collections Committee – caring for the collections, setting up exhibits – contact Diane Sadler

Call society and leave message – 215.743.6030.

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Next week in Frankford

  • The Historical Society of Frankford Celebrates Women’s History Month
    When: Sun, Mar 2, 1pm – 4pm
    Where1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124

    Description: The Historical Society of Frankford Celebrates Women’s History Month Please join us at our Sunday Matinee Sunday, March 2, 2008 Doors Open at 1:00PM $5.00 Donation & Members Free At 1:30PM – Dr. Donna Skerry presents “The History of Women’s Health” Looking at changes in women’s health over history. The Historical Society of Frankford 1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215.743.6030

  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When: Sun, Mar 2, 12pm – 5pm
    Where: 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
    DescriptionPresentation at 1:30 PM: Grant vs. Lee at Appomattox Ed Glenn, Author & Historian
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When: Thu, Mar 6, 7pm – 9pm
    Frankford Hospital 2nd floor conference room