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FRANK H. FURNESS WARRIOR-ARCHITECT (1839-1912)

Please join the Historical Society of Frankford as we continue to celebrate the life and work of Frank Furness, Warrior-Architect, during the centennial of his death.
Come and view the Society’s current exhibition, “FRANK FURNESS and NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA” focusing on Furness as a creative genius. This dynamic display includes photographs, prints, and drawings of his masterpieces — both extant and sadly defunct — with emphasis on his designs for Frankford, the rest of Northeast Philadelphia and nearby, and materials from the Society’s own collections.
We will present a videotape of our September 11th program on Furness as wartime (1861-65) patriot and compassionate hero as a member of Rush’s Lancers, featuring his receipt of a Congressional Medal of Honor. Presenters included the GAR Museum and Library, the General Meade Society, the First City Troop, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Historian and videographer Sam Katz has generously provided us with a 6-minute videotape he has produced on Furness as architect. Both tapes will run alternately in a continuous loop during the three hours of open house, and refreshments will be served throughout.
Tours of the Society’s Museum and Special Collections Library will also be offered.
Donations appreciated
1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

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Coming Tuesday Night at the Historical Society: Warrior Architect

Preserving & Promoting the History of NE Philadelphia since 1905
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
The Center for Northeast Philadelphia History
 Tuesday, 11 September 2012
7:30pm

FRANK H. FURNESS
WARRIOR – ARCHITECT (1839-1912)

Join the Historical Society of Frankford in remembering the life and works of Philadelphia’s prolific architect, Frank H Furness — recognized by the American Institute of Architects as one of this nation’s ten greatest architects — as we offer our own ceremonial eulogy for his contributions to Philadelphia and the nation. We will be joined by Frankford’s GAR Museum and Library, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the General Meade Society, the First City Troop, and others as we acknowledge his service as a Rush’s Lancer, his receipt of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and other lesser known aspects of his life.  
 
Of 800 structures built from his designs, only 200 survive today. Northeast Philadelphia is fortunate to have two of these — the Mortuary Chapel of Mt Sinai Cemetery, 1901 Bridge Street (http://mtsinaicemetery.org/history.html), and the Knowlton Mansion, Furness’ only remaining country house, at 8001 Verree Road (http://www.conroycatering.com/docs/km_travel.html).
 
As part of the city-wide remembrance of the centennial of his death. The Society has also mounted a special exhibition “FRANK FURNESS and NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA” devoted to Furness as a creative genius and including photographs, prints, and drawings of this masterpieces – both extant and sadly defunct – with emphasis on his designs for Northeast Philadelphia region, including Frankford. The exhibition presents materials from the Society’s extensive Library and Museum collections, as well as items on loan from other collections – including an original oil portrait by Albert Gury.
 
Refreshments served. Members free; Others $5.00
 
1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
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Natural History of Frankford

Interested in exploring aspects of the natural history of Frankford?  Dr. David Hewitt, Botanist from the Academy of Natural Sciences with be leading a group through two of the regions relatively undisturbed older areas, Adath Jeshurun Cemetery (established in 1861) at 1855 Bridge St and Mount Sinai Cemetery (established in 1853), at 1851 Bridge St. – corner of Bridge and Cottage Sts.

The group will meet at Mount Sinai Cemetery’s mortuary chapel designed by famed architect, Frank Furness on Monday October 3 at 3:00 PM.  http://mtsinaicemetery.org/history.html