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Preserving and Presenting
the History of Northeast
Philadelphia since 1905
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- Our web site address has changed!
You can find us at:
frankfordhistoricalsociety.org, frankfordhistory.org,
thehistoricalsocietyoffrankford.org
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1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124
215.743.6030
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Contact Information:
Historical Society of Frankford
1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215.743.6030
Please send all inquiries and membership correspondence to
HSF, P.O. Box 4888,
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Please call the Society and leave a message or email us:
For general information:
info@frankfordhistory.org
For research questions:
library@frankfordhistory.org
Patricia Coyne:
pcoyne@frankfordhistory.org
The HSF Board of Directors
Officers:
Paul Andell
President
Vacant
Vice President
Patricia Coyne
Secretary
Nominations
Maxwell Rowland
Treasurer
Finance
Board Members:
Bruce M. Connor
Betsy Manning
Public Relations
Cynthia O’Donnell
Diane Sadler
Collections
Directors Emeritus:
Miss Alberta Gladeck
Harry Lamb
Mr. Gilbert Shobert
Advisory Committee:
Edwin Moore III
William Pettigrew
Daniel Savage
Al Taubenberger
HSF is seeking applicants for its Board of Directors. Board members participate in quarterly board meetings, an annual retreat, quarterly Sunday open houses, and eight annual program meetings. Board members serve renewable two-year terms and take a leadership role in one of the Society’s committees (finance/budget, nominations, collections, public relations, physical plant, library, and history). If interested, send your resume to HSF, P.O. Box 4888, Philadelphia, PA 19124, c/o Patricia Coyne.
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Museum
The HSF Museum is a treasure house of historical art and artifacts. On display are
furniture, paintings, sculpture, china, ceramics, silverware, tools, toys and games,
household items and appliances, clothing and costumes, jewelry and personal possessions,
military uniforms, weapons, musical instruments, fire equipment, Native American
artifacts, and flora and fauna. Incorporated into the HSF building are a pair of
fireplace mantels from the eighteenth-century Waln mansion and a magnificent federal
period doorway from the 1801 Allengrove mansion, while furniture and decorative arts
from many of the area’s prominent homes are also on exhibit.
Library
The HSF Library contains an extensive collection of research materials documenting the
history of the Northeast Philadelphia region from the seventeenth century to the
present. Included are photographs, maps, newspapers, books and journals, personal
papers of families and individuals, records of businesses and organizations, and
other materials. The Library also houses the J. Friend Lodge Collection of Abraham
Lincoln and Civil War books, documents, and artifacts. From 1680s William Penn deeds
documenting the early settlement of the region to 1920s game-day programs of the
Frankford Yellow Jackets football team, the Library houses a wide range of historical
materials. The Library is open for research by appointment.
Volunteer Opportunities
HSF is always looking for volunteers to help with monthly programs, collection
projects, and other activities. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer,
please call the Society and leave a message or email us at
info@frankfordhistory.org.
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Books For Sale
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Yellow Jackets by Howard Barnes |
$30.00 |
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History of Frankford by Howard Barnes |
$30.00 |
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Frankford Images of America written by Brian Harris
for the Historical Society of Frankford |
$22.00 |
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Lower Northeast Philadelphia Images of America
written by Louis M. Iatarola & Lynn-Carmela T. Iatarola
for the Historical Society of Tacony |
$22.00 |
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Trees Into Shields A History of Frankford Friends School
written by William C. Kashatus |
$20.00 |
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Photos For Sale
HSF has an outstanding collection of historic photographs of the Frankford area and Northeast
Philadelphia. Reproductions are available for sale.
Outreach
The HSF is actively collaborating with local schools and organizations to preserve and present
Northeast Philadelphia history.
Donations
In addition to financial support, HSF invites you to donate materials, photographs, documents,
and objects to its collections. All potential donations are of interest. Such gifts will help ensure
that a record of the past is preserved for the benefit of future generations. Please contact us for
further information.
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