Next week in Frankford

• Meet Lydia Darragh
  When - Tue, Mar 11, 7pm – 8pm

  Where - 1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124

  Description - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:30PM $5.00 Donation & Members Free Meet Lydia Darragh, a Philadelphia Quaker who supplied General George Washington with vital information leading to the defeat of the British troops at Whitemarsh. Hear Lydia’s first hand account of this daring deed and maybe become part of the action during this interactive reenactment. Learn all about this fascinating but little known piece of American history told by Rachel Greisler storyteller. Light Refreshments will be served. Notice: This is our Annual Meeting where members vote in Board Members & the annual report is given. The Historical Society of Frankford 1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215.743.6030 Check out our website at: www.historicalsocietyoffrankford.org Preserving and presenting the history of Northeast Philadelphia since 1905
• Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny
  When - Sat, Mar 15, 2pm – 4pm

  Where - Frankford Hospital Lobby

  Description - Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny Frankford Hospital Lobby

Frankford hit run victim dies

From kyw1060.com:

The victim of a center city Philadelphia hit-and-run has died. Police are still hunting for the car that struck him.

Twenty-two-year-old Theodore Thomas, from the Frankford neighborhood, died on Tuesday from injuries suffered when he was hit by a car on the evening of February 22nd, while he was crossing the street at Ninth and Market Streets in Philadelphia.

Read the entire story here.

Real estate transactions 2007 on Main Street

On 7/6/2007 4530 Frankford Avenue was sold for $155,000. See the BRT for details here.



The picture to the left is as the building looked at the time sale. Picture to the right shows an updated view.

Wedge Medical

I wanted to get the account from the Frankford Civic Association on what has transpired so far with Wedge Medical opening up on Frankford Avenue within sight of the PAL center.

Yes, the civic found this out and opposed their work permits. Kevin Walsh did the research and brought it to the Civic's attention.

It was discussed over the past few meetings and petitions against were circulated. The owner of the building applied for a medical center/rehab in November and the civic had 30 days to appeal - at the cost of $200.00. An Anonymous donor put up the money and the civic appealed. Like NET no zoning variance is needed.

We only have the work permits to appeal. At the hearing the information was circulated about Wedge Med and their services. The hearing was last week and it was continued. It was at that hearing that the name of the provider was established, until then we were working with an owner's name only. We are presenting more information at the next civic. We are hoping to stop another Rehab from coming to FKD. We did not get wind of NET until it was too late but we found out about this in time.

Wedge med is a For Profit Company according to the PA Dept of State. We will stop this and hope the community and our elected officials will support us in this.

FKD Civic

Real estate transactions 2007 on Main Street

On 4/3/2007 4458 Frankford Avenue (image to the left) was sold for $45,000. See BRT details here.



On 3/27/2007 4516 Frankford Avenue (image to the right) was sold for $60,000. See BRT details here.

Not the home of the week

Every week I take some time to wander around Frankford looking for anything interesting. Many years ago I remember driving down Allengrove Street and seeing those red brick paving blocks. They were fairly common in my youth but you have to look long and hard to find them today. Last week, I was out and about and went down Allengrove and those red paving blocks are still in place. Gives the street a quaint old world look.

Coincidently, I was contacted this week by someone who is sponsoring an open house at 1225 Allengrove this weekend. I went by to take a look today and it is a nice house. You can get a view of the pictures on our flickr page here. The other details are below:

MLS #: 5196231 DOM:111 MLS Area: 19124 19124 County: Philadelphia Zip Code: 19124 -2903 Tax ID #: 234149900

Subdiv / Nei: Northwood School Dist: Philadelphia - High: - Middle: - Elem:

Ownership: FeeSimple Type: Single/Detac Design: 2-Story Style: Dutch

Beds, Baths: 3 2/0 Age: 80 Int Sq Ft: 1,620/ A Unit Flr #: AC: N Map Grid: 7934B7

Room Dimensions LR/GR: 0 x 0 M Dining: 0 x 0 M Kitchen: 0 x 0 M Family: 0 x 0 B Main BR: 0 x 0 U 2nd BR: 0 x 0 U 3rd BR: 0 x 0 U 4th BR: Inclusions: Washer Dryer Window Treatnments Exclusions:

Other Information Total Rooms: Bath Full: 0M 1U 1L Bath Part: 0M 0U 0L Model: Builder:

Tax Information RE Taxes / Yr: $1748 / 2007 Assessment: 21152

Association Information Condo / HOA: N / N Assc Fee / Freq:

Lot Information Acr / SqFt: 0.09 / 4,000 Lot Dim: 40X100 Land Use: A30 Waterfront: N Zoning: R4

Features

Utilities: GasHeat, HotWaterHeat, GasHotWater, NoA/C, PublicWater, PublicSewer Parking: NoGarage, StreetParkng Exterior: BrickExt, ShingleRoof, Patio, Porch, NoPool Bsmt: FullBasement, FinishedBsmt, OutSide/WlkO Interior: OneFirePl, BrickFirePl, LR/GRFireP, FinishedWood, W/WCarpeting, Vinyl/LinFl, TileFl, SecuritySys, Stain/LeadGl, CableTVWired, Center/EntrH, NoModifs/Unk, BsmtLaundry Kit: EatInKitchen, GasCooking, Poss: Negotiable Cond: Average+ Show: 24Hr+NoticeS

Remarks

Public:A wonderful Dutch Colonial on a quiet street in Northwood. Absolutely move in condition. Original woodwork in natural finish throughout; period lighting. Side garden leads to entry into foyer and stairwell with leaded glass window. Living room features fireplace, crown moulding and french doors to porch; Dining room has built-ins. Very nicely appointed eat in kitchen with outside entry to nicely landscaped and private back yard. Open stairway to finished lower level with outside entry: laundry room, family room, full bath, and storage. Upper level features three bedrooms and a full bath restored with period fixtures. Walk up attic provides storage and room to expand.

Directions:west of Oxford in between Oakland and Horrocks

The open house is Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th from 1-3PM. This could easily be a home of the week but we do not feature homes that are on the market. If you are in the market for a home, take a look.

Home of the week

This week we are on the 4500 block of Worth Street. I have been trying to get a good picture of this home since the end of December but finally landed one last week.