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Historical Society of Frankford Annual Membership Meeting

The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) held the annual membership meeting on March 10th.  Attendance was down on the chilly damp night compared to previous years.  There were enough members present for a quorum that allowed voting to be held for the reelection of three board members.  A brief debate ensued about the process, since no nominations for new board members were accepted from the floor.  The HSF board is under the designated number of 15 at present.  The three board members all retained their seats.

Jim Young, President of the Society, updated the group on the recent problems with the failure of the boiler that closed the building to the pubic for three months.  New equipment was installed at minimal cost due to insurance coverage.  Unfortunately that crisis diverted time away from other projects so it is now time to catch up.

Young discussed several forthcoming opportunities for grants to fund various projects that the Society will be seeking.

Sara Brower gave a 2014 Activity Report for the HSF which highlighted everything that was done in the past year.  It is an impressive list which you can review at these links.   Page  1 and Page 2

Brower also presented a Lantern slide show.  The Magic Lantern was popular entertainment before movies and actually before photography.  These were photographic slides of early scenes of Frankford.

In addition to the monthly meetings on Tuesday there are two special events coming up in April.  There will be a fundraiser organized by undergraduate students from LaSalle University who are working with the HSF board on long range marketing goals.  The event will be held in conjunction with the Society for Creative Anachronism and will be held on Sunday, April 19th at 3PM.  Will details will be forthcoming.

The HSF will also be holding a fund raising event on Sunday, April 26th at 3PM.  This will be a piano recital by Joseph Krupa.  Details to be announced.

The next meeting of the HSF will be on April 14 at 7:30PM on the subject of 19th Century Medicine.

 

 

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Historical Society of Frankford Annual Membership Meeting

The Annual Membership Meeting of the Frankford Historical Society will be held at the Society’s building, 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 7:30 PM.

At this meeting, the members have an opportunity vote on the retention of those Directors whose term is about to expire. The voting process involves completing a simple ballot listing the three (3) candidates with a space to vote yes or no on each candidate.  The ballot will be furnished at the meeting and can only be cast in person by members who are in attendance.

This is the primary business meeting of the Society’s membership at which the organization’s financial status together with a report of its activities during the past year will be presented.

The Board of Directors is proud of the achievements made by the Society in 2014 and is anxious to report them to the membership.

The business meeting will be followed by a presentation of a sampling of our Lantern Slide Collection.  This is an encore presentation of the Society’s participation in the 2nd Annual Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon held at the Wagner Museum in October 2014.

We look forward to another very successful year in 2015 and hope to have the pleasure of your company as we kick off our 110th year.

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Historical Society Cancels December Meeting

The HISTORICAL SOCIETY of FRANKFORD regrets that the December PROGRAM MEETING and HOLIDAY GATHERING, scheduled for Tuesday, DECEMBER 9th, is CANCELLED because of ongoing repairs to the Society’s heating system.
Warmest appreciation and sincerest apologies are extended to the Society’s members, volunteers, and friends for their support and understanding.  The Society shares its best wishes to all for a healthy and prosperous 2015.
Patricia Coyne
Secretary
Historical Society of Frankford
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Deed Restrictions of Frankford and NE Philadelphia

Preserving and Promoting the History of Northeast Philadelphia Since 1905
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
The Center for Northeast Philadelphia History
 
Tuesday, 11 November 2014 7:30pm
DEED RESTRICTIONS of FRANKFORD and NE PHILADELPHIA
Featuring Northwood and Crestmont Farms
 
Joseph Menkevich and Debbie Klak
Researchers

Join Society members and guests for a slide show presentation and display on the genesis and impact of neighborhood deed restrictions in Northeast Philadelphia – including those of Northwood (Burk) and Crestmont Farms (Torresdale). Mr Menkevich has done extensive research on these deeds and identified several historic maps and surveys from the City Archives never before seen in public. Newspaper clippings from the Society’s Edward Becker collection will also be displayed.
 Refreshments served. Members free; Others $5.00
 
1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
215-743-6030
 
 
COMING UP WINTER 2014

Tuesday, 09 December 2014 7:30pm
AUTHORS OF NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Frankford’s Home Grown Historians

A first for the Society—members will have a chance to meet and greet local historians/authors—some who have previously offered programs at the Society. They will be signing copies of their books and sharing previews of their upcoming works. These make great gifts—join us!
ALSO December 9th: ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA
Join Society members/volunteers in this festive Annual Holiday Tea.
Please bring light fare/desserts to share.
 
 Refreshments served. Members free; Others $5.00
 
1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
215-743-6030
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An Event You Don’t Want to Miss!

What’s the hottest ticket in town? No, it’s not along the Avenue of the Arts! It’s the ticket for tonight’s presentation at the Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox St. See you there! The most fun for $5 you can have anywhere!!!!

HSF September 2014 program half page