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Second Spanish Baptist Church Reopens

The church, located at 4917 Frankford Avenue opposite Aria Jefferson Hospital, was originally built for the North Frankford Baptist Church in 1911.

North Frankford Baptist Church

North Frankford Baptist Church

It has been the home of the Second Spanish Baptist Church for several years now.

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In May of 2014, it was severely damaged by fire.  With the help of insurance money and fund raising, repairs were made and the congregation was able to once again use the church.

I met them on Saturday having a sidewalk sale.  They say the are looking to purchase headphones that are able to translate Spanish into English for the English speaking visitors.

We welcome them back to Frankford.

En español

La iglesia, ubicada en 4917 Frankford frente al hospital de la avenida Aria Jefferson, fue construido originalmente para la Iglesia Bautista del Norte en 1911 Frankford.

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Menkevich Works with the Ghosts of History

A Revolutionary-era schoolhouse in an unexpected location has been nominated to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places by Frankford’s Joe Menkevich. See the link below for the rest of the story.

Source: PlanPhilly | Researcher works with ghosts of history to save Lower Dublin Academy

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Coming Up at the Historical Society of Frankford

The Historical Society of Frankford Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Guest Speaker Pat Smiley

Keep the Faith in Frankford

Celebrating Frankford’s History

Knowing our history better prepares us for the future.

Pat Smiley and Keep the Faith in Frankford will share experiences from the first session of our popular “Step Into History Tours”. We will preview this year’s tours that help us to relive and remember all who have gone before us. We stand taller when we stand on their shoulders.

The Presentation begins at 7:30 pm Members free – Others $5.00

1507 Orthodox St. Philadelphia, PA 19124

www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org

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Kings Highway Film Preview August 20th at the Devon

Frankford’s history experts are featured in the film.

The Kings Highway historical documentary is hosting a private screening at the Devon Theater at 6325 Frankford Avenue  on Saturday, August 20. The film will play from 3:30 PM till 5:20 PM. You may arrive as early as 2:30 PM to get your photo taken on the red carpet. And you may purchase tickets either at http://Movie.KingsHighwayFilm.com or at the Grey Lodge Pub at 6235 Frankford Avenue. Tickets are $8.

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Frankford Y Building on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

Garsed Bromley Mansion – New Frankford Community Y

At the July 8th meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission, the Garsed Bromley Mansion / YWCA of Frankford was approved and placed upon the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. ( I was the lead nominator, Debbie Klak, former president of the HSF (Historical Society of Frankford) and Diane Sadler, curator of the HSF were the co-nominators)
There was no local representative or elected public official in support – or against, there was no representative from the “owners” of the present non-profit who control the building, there were no representatives from Northwood Civic Association (that once so loudly vocal about demolishing the Building). 
There was no broad community support. 
Ashley Hahn of Planphilly was (as she usually is) present with her lap-top typing and covering all the nominations.
John Buffington board member of Historical Society of Frankford and Frankford resident, was the lone-wolf who spoke highly and eloquently about the building and Frankford in general.
Thank you John,
and thank you Ashley.
If you want to see or read the nomination,