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Let’s Dig into Frankford’s Backyard Privies

Historical Society of Frankford program for this month is really interesting when you hear Michael and Tom talk about their adventures finding treasure in old privies.  How interesting can that be?  Come find out on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:30pm at 1507 Orthodox Street.

This meeting also includes the ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA
All welcome. Please bring light fare/desserts to share. Refreshments served.
Admission Free – Donations Accepted

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Historical Society Meets Next Wednesday November 9th

The HSF (Historical Society of Frankford) had a good meeting on October 12th with Fred Prescott’s presentation on cartography.  This month, the HSF has rescheduled to a Wednesday night, November 9th, due to Election Day.

– Jack McCarthey presents his new book Manufacturing in Philadelphia  “In the Cradle of Liberty and Industry: A History of Manufacturing in Philadelphia” which traces the City’s manufacturing base from the fabrication of hand crafted items of Colonial times through the Industrial Revolution from which Philadelphia emerged as an industrial giant to the present service based economy. The new book will be available for purchase and a book signing session will follow after the lecture.

The meeting starts at 7:30 PM at 1507 Orthodox Street.

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Frankford Documentary Needs You

Looking for residents of Frankford who would participate in a Documentary being made about the Frankford Community.

There are several categories of folks we’re looking for.
1. Lifelong Residents
2. Residents who lived in the Whitehall housing projects for a long period of time (10+ years)
3. Renters who grew up in other areas/neighborhoods/cities and have lived in Frankford for at least 10 years
4. PHA (Section 8) residents who have moved to Frankford since 1990
5. Any local Frankford Icon/historian
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Historical Society Programs Fred Prescott on Cartography

Following the first program of the Fall season by Pat Smiley on the Step into History Tours (running on the first Sunday of each month), this month’s program is on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:30 PM (note the change in schedule):

Cartography Evolved Technology

Fred Prescott’s career as a cartographer included five years of service with the Aero Space Corporation of Philadelphia.  He will discuss some of his most interesting and challenging projects including development of highly classified military maps and the tax map of Orange County, New York and laying out lunar landing strips for NASA.

After the Q&A refreshments will be available.  Members free, visitors $5.

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Globe Dye Works in Frankford On the Market for $7.5 Million

Globe Dye Works at Kinsey and Worth Streets, a collection of 10 industrial buildings that houses tenants like Rival Bros. Coffee and Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory, is looking for a new owner willing to take the reigns of a massive 145,000-square-foot artisan community.  Follow the link below for the rest of the story.

Source: Massive Globe Dye Works in Frankford hits market for $7.5M – Curbed Philly