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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Deni Playground Cleanup
    When – Sat, April 10, 9am – 2pm
    Where – Deni Playground, Church Street at Leiper Street (map)
  • Frankford Parks Cleanup
    When – Sat, April 10, 9am – 12pm
    Where – Wilmot Park, across from the Second Baptist Church of Frankford at Mulberry and Meadow streets (map)
    Description – Frankford residents who have been working on plans to improve some small local parks will meet in Wilmot Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, across from the Second Baptist Church of Frankford at Mulberry and Meadow streets. They and other volunteers will be participating in the Mayor’s Citywide Cleanup. Jason Dawkins, an aide to Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez (D-7th dist.), said during the group’s meeting on Monday that cleanup efforts will focus on: ¥ Wilmot Park on the 1800 block of Meadow; ¥ Hedge and Plum Recreation Center, on the 1600 block of Orthodox St.; ¥ A small parcel next to Hedge and Plum; ¥ A vacant lot across from Hedge and Plum; ¥ The Gambrel Recreation Center, at Wakeling and Ditman streets; ¥ A small parcel at Duffield and Meadow streets; ¥ A small parcel at Tackawanna and Wilmot. For the mayoral cleanup day, Dawkins said, the city will provide brooms, gloves, rakes, shovels, bags and graffiti-removal kits. Volunteers may bring other equipment they think they might need, such as rope, twine, mowers or weed-whackers, but they should not bring gear such as chain saws.
  • Overington Park Cleanup
    When – Sat, April 10, 10am – 1pm
    Where – Overington Park – Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description We lost two trees in the storm on Saturday. One, the top was blown off and the other uprooted after all the rain. We reported the downed trees and are waiting for the clean up . Good news PHS is planting more trees in our park. Starting April 5th for two weeks they will be planting around the city. We are to get around 10 new trees. They came out and looked at our park and fell in love. We want everyone to love Overington park so come out and enjoy it! We are holding a clean up on April 10th from 10 till 1. We will mulch our new trees and clean out our flower beds, getting a start on the spring growing cycle. We need your support so come out and join us for a positive experience in Frankford, making this a beautiful place to live.
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, April 11, 12pm – 5pm
    Where4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Bloodshed on Lafayette Square” The assassination attempt & attack on Seward Hugh Boyle
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When – Tue, April 13, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Following a brief introduction to the founding generations of the Greenwood and Bault families, Torben Jenk will share a sideshow of Globe Dye’s monthly one-page illustrated publication “LOCAL COLOR, For Insiders Only” (published at least from 1942 through 1969). “LOCAL COLOR” is an incredible visual record of the social traditions of Frankford, including wonderful brief stories and photos within the Globe family of the employees, births, marriages, retirements, plus improvements to the products and factory. One favorite article is: “Passing Of An Old Globe Custom. It’s only a matter of five or six years since brides-to-be left the plant after the Globe wedding celebration, arrayed in a mock bridal veil, and leading a tiny pig, a duck, or a turkey, amid laughter and good wishes from the girls they left behind. There was nothing official about it, but it was one of the perquisites of a job with Globe, spontaneous and gaily ushering a friend on her way to happiness. In the early days, when this ‘custom’ originated, Frankford was on the edge of the big city. Young couples often set up housekeeping where there was a bit of land on which to keep a pig or raise poultry. Today, there is no pig, no duck or turkey due to the meat shortage. But the gay send off is just as hilarious as ever, the bridal array faked as cleverly, and the feeling just as deep. It’s the spirit of the occasion that counts, not its form. It’s only two or three months ago that we saw Albina Krull leaving, arrayed in her bridal costume to be come Mrs. Albert McGarrigle.” (October 1946, attached, with photo of Albina Krull with veil and piglet on leash!). Please bring your own mementos of Globe Dye, and other social traditions of Frankford, to share with the audience. Copies of “LOCAL COLOR” will be circulated.
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Sat, April 17, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, April 20, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Frankford Special Services District Board Meeting
    When – Mon, May 3, 8:30am – 9:30am
    Where – St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave, Griscom Street entrance. (map)
    Description – Open to the public.
  • Rachael Ray Shines on Frankford High
    When – Mon, May 3, 10am – 11am
    Where – TV ABC (map)
    Description – Rachael Ray show comes to Frankford.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, May 6, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
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Historical Society of Frankford invites public to suggest candidates for 2010 Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame

The Historical Society of Frankford, in partnership with Holy Family University, the Northeast Times, and State Representative Dennis M. O’Brien, announces that the public is invited to suggest individuals for consideration for the 2010 Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame. Candidates should be Northeast Philadelphia residents past or present whose lives or careers have been marked by high achievement or individuals who have had a lasting, significant, and positive impact on the Northeast Philadelphia community. Inductees will be chosen by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, a twelve-member panel of experts in various aspects of Northeast Philadelphia life. The committee is chaired by Holy Family University President Sister Francesca Onley.

There are several ways for the public to suggest candidates. Throughout the month of March, a clip-out/mail-in ballot form will be printed in the Northeast Times and be available for download on the Historical Society’s website (www.frankfordhistory.org) and on the NeastPhilly.com website. The ballot form will also be distributed to public locations throughout Northeast Philadelphia. Suggestions can also be submitted by email to halloffame@frankfordhistory.org. The deadline for submissions is April 1st. Inductees will be announced in the spring and inducted in the fall at a ceremony at Holy Family University, date to be announced.

The goal of the Hall of Fame is to foster civic values and a sense of community in Northeast Philadelphia, along with a greater awareness and appreciation of the area’s rich history, by honoring the lives and accomplishments of its most distinguished citizens. In 2009, the inaugural year for the Hall of Fame, four historical figures, three living individuals, and one organization were inducted at a ceremony attended by a wide range of people from throughout the Northeast Philadelphia region.

Plans for a Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame were initiated in 2008, leading to its sponsorship by the Historical Society of Frankford, in partnership with Holy Family University, the Northeast Times, and State Representative Dennis M. O’Brien.

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Registration for the 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!!
    When – Wed, March 3, 7pm – 9pm
    Where – St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room (map)
    Description – THE DENI PLAYGROUND ADVISORY COUNCIL Invites YOU to join us for the Exciting 2010 Deni Whiz Kids Baseball/Softball Season!!!! Registration: Wednesday, February 10th, 7-9 pm Wednesday, February 24th, 7-9 pm Location: St. Joachim Church’s Pope John Paul II Room T-Ball/In-house Baseball Registration: Only $15 Traveling Baseball/Softball Registration: $35 Late Registration Fee: $40 Divisions: 5-8 year old coed: T-Ball & Coach Pitch; 9-10 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 13-14 year old: NEPL Boys’ Baseball; 11-12 year old: NEPL Girls’ Softball. NEPL is a travel league. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN THE FUN! For more information, please e-mail the DPAC at deniplayground@gmail.com
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, March 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, March 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    DescriptionPresentation at 1:30 PM: Highlights of Civil War Medicine: The Men and Women who Served (Who they Were and What they did) Lesley Wood
  • Historical Society of Frankford – Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7:30 pm:
    ANNUAL MEETING and PRESIDENT’S “BEHIND THE SCENES” TOUR — Come out and learn what has been done this past year at your historical society, as the annual report and financial review are presented. Your ideas are important — so tell us what activities you would like to see — and how you plan to get involved to make these happen. Then, enjoy a rare, behind the scenes tour of our 1930’s building and vast museum and library collections by our president. Don’t miss it!
    BYLAWS (Constitution rev March 1995) CHANGES TO BE VOTED:
    Board of Directors: Article IV-Section 1: Change from “comprised of 15 persons” to “comprised of not less than 7 and not more than 15.”
    Board of Directors: Article IV-Section 6: Change from “Eight directors shall constitute a quorum…” to “51% of the directors shall constitute a quorum.”
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, March 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Sat, March 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
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The Old Old Frankford Hospital

I’m not sure if this is the original Frankford Hospital but it might be because it looks like it was a house first.  At the corner of Frankford and Wakeling.

The information in this post was compiled with the help of Debbie Klak, current member and former president of the Historical Society of Frankford.  Sources include the archives of the historical society and her recollections.

HSF collects, preserves and presents the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the region. Recognizing the neighborhood of Frankford as the historic and geographic gateway to the region, HSF documents and interprets the history of the people, places, events and traditions of the greater Northeast Philadelphia area and serves as an advocate for the preservation of the region’s historic resources. Through its collections and programs HSF provides opportunities for its members, the surrounding community, and the general public to explore and appreciate the history of Northeast Philadelphia and its place in the world. Check out other posts in our series here.

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, January 3, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM:
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, January 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Frankford Friends Open House
    When – Wed, January 13, 9am
    Where – 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, January 19, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, January 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!