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Exhibit at the Historical Society of Frankford

New exhibit opening at The Historical Society of Frankford

The Early Photographers of the Frankford Area

Drawing from the archives at the historical society, the exhibit displays images by the men and women both professional and amateur who lived or worked in Frankford from 1850 to 1930.

Starting October 8, 2019 and continuing through 2020

Open during lectures or by appointment 215-743-6030

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Second Annual Conference for Archival Researchers and Friends

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
The Historical Society of Frankford announces the
Second Annual Conference for Archival Researchers and Friends.
At the Society, 1507 Orthodox Street, October 6, 2019, 3 – 6 pm
Admission Free
All are welcome to attend.  The gathering will consist of short stories drawn from the research experience of the presenters, conversation, and refreshments.
The presentations will include:
– Fred Prescott, HSoF Board Member, on a bamboo airplane built to protect Frankford Arsenal during World War I.
– Professor Matt Smalarz, Chair of the Humanities Department at Manor College, on real estate development in Northeast Philadelphia after World War II.
– Author John Manton, on the Frankford Arsenal Commandant who defected to the Confederacy.
– Fred Moore, local historian, on graveyard revelations.
– Genealogical researcher Tom Dayton and HSoF History Committee Chair John Buffington on relations between Lenape residents of Petty’s Island and white purchasers of the property.
– And probably some surprise appearances.
We believe that the short story format of this conference–presenters will strive to tell an interesting story within 10 minutes–makes it more family friendly than the usual history program with a single 45 minute-or-more talk on a single subject.  So this is an experiment, and we encourage people to bring their children, grandchildren, or young neighbors to help up try out our theory.  Please join us.
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Nature’s Hidden Surprises

Discover the secrets of Tacony Creek Park during our nature walks. FREE!
¡Descubre los secretos de Tacony Creek Park durante nuestras caminatas en la naturaleza! ¡GRATIS!
 
Wednesday, October 9 from 10:30am – 12pm
Whitaker Ave & Loudon St
Saturday, October 26 from 10:30 – 12pm
Tabor Rd & Olney Ave
Contact doryan@ttfwatershed.org or call 215.744.1853
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Coming up at the Historical Society of Frankford on October 8th

Lecture for October 8th at The Historical Society of Frankford will be a show of lantern slides produced by the members of The Frankford Camera Club.

The club was founded in 1889 and made it’s home at the Wright’s Institute for about 50 years. They were a group of men and women who were amateur photographers during an age when the technology was becoming available to everyone.

Come view these slides on our projector called a Balopticon that dates from around 1914.

Lecture begins at 7:30 pm followed by light refreshments. Open to all free of charge. Donations gratefully accepted.

Historical Society of Frankford

1507 Orthodox Street

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Chaos on 1100 block of Dyre Street

Local residents and parents picking up students at String Theory School in Northwood report chaotic conditions on Dyre Street at dismissal time.  This is reported to be a a long term problem that has only gotten worse.

What is a quiet block most of the day,

turns into a major traffic jam at dismissal as drivers refuse to pull into parking spots by the curb for fear of being blocked in, so the double and triple parking thereby causes gridlock for everyone else.  Tempers flare and soon you have more than a traffic jam.


Residents have contacted the school authorities but see no improvement.