Art Holiday

I found this site while doing some more research on the Art Holiday. It seems the theater buffs have an interest in it. It was renovated by a prominent theater designer. A gem in the rough.

Zoning and the future of Frankford

I posted the link below to the Inquirer's zoning article yesterday. But what does this have to do with Frankford? It is hard to imagine but zoning in this city matters a great deal. It is blueprint for how the city grows.

The existing zoning code has become so outdated that it will be completely revised and then the city will be remapped. This will change the face of the city for decades to come. Frankford, because of its strategic location as a transportation hub, may see substantial change as well. We will have the opportunity to provide our input during the process but it requires an informed community to make some intelligent decisions. It's time to become aware of the issues and the possibilities.

Zoning can shape the city | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/07/2007

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Frankford home of the week

This pair on Kenwyn street in late September is our home for this week. There were many nice well kept properties on this block. It was hard to choose among them.

Next week in Frankford

This is a busy week in town:

• Saturday the 6th - 15th Police District Advisory Council Community Day, 10AM, Wissinoming Park
• Sunday the 7th - GAR museum - Open House 12-5PM - Presentation at 1:30 PM: "Who is this Dred Scott and why does he think he has rights?" by Mr. Bruce Hanes, Esq. Union League historian
• Sunday the 7th - Historical Society of Frankford - 12-4PM - (An exhibit of all of our firefighting memorabilia will be on display)
  
• Tuesday the 9th - Historical Society of Frankford - 7:30-9PM - Program - The horse drawn era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire Jack Wright of the Fireman's Museum presents "The Horse-Drawn Era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire" Light Refreshments will be served. $5.00 Admission for Non-Members.
  
• Thursday the 11th - Northwood Neighbors Association meeting - 7-8:30PM - Simpson Playground
  
• Friday the 12th - Historical Society of Frankford - 7:30-9:30PM - Special Program: "Ghost Tour of Frankford And Beyond!" (South Jersey Ghost Researchers will give a short lecture on how they conduct their research hauntings and how they detect ghosts. They have over 50 years of experience with ghost investigations. The lecture will be followed by a walking tour to GAR Museum where the South Jersey Ghost Researchers have completed an investigation on site and have a report on their findings.) Light Refreshments will be served. Admission: $7.00/Adults, $5.00 Students/Seniors, $3.00/Children

Northeast Youth Curfew Center

The Northeast Times has a good article on the Northeast Youth Curfew Center located at the FGM on Griscom Street. I'm not sure why people think their kids should be out all night. In times like this, it's only asking for trouble.

Art Holiday

The Northeast Times reports that Frankford Associates has had to walk away from the deal to purchase the Art Holiday property. The story in the Times details the business reasons why that decision was made. So where does that leave us?

We had that blight on the neighborhood for years thanks to the present owners Cinema Art Theaters who have owned it since 1979. According to the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the corporation was created in 1968. The corporation is headquartered in Narberth. The officer of the corporation listed an address in Rosemont.

It is time to put them on notice, Frankford will not be screwed again.