Preserving and Presenting the History of NE Philadelphia since 1905
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
The Center for Northeast Philadelphia History
1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
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Tuesday, 14 December 2010 7:30pm
ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCIAL and PROGRAM
ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCIAL and PROGRAM
Please bring tea sandwiches and cakes to share
ARAMINGO CANAL EXCAVATION
Douglas B. Mooney. MA
Senior Archaeologist, URS Corporation, Inc
The Aramingo Canal was built in 1847 in the bed of Gunner's Run - a stream emptying into the Delaware in Kensington - in an effort to increase commerce in the area. But the creek-turned-canal became so polluted that it was covered over in 1900. Douglas Mooney URS Corporation's Project Manager, conducted an archaeological dig in Port Richmond, unearthing a 50-foot section of he canal's wooden wall. Artifacts from this historic excavation will be displayed and Mr Mooney will provide an update on this project.
Refreshments served. Members free; Others $5.00
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LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS
Enjoy Great Buys in our Gift Shop:
Frankford/NE publications, note cards, greeting cards
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Tuesday, 08 March 2011 7:30pm
ANNUAL MEETING and PRESIDENT'S TOUR
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Ongoing Exhibit through March 2011
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA FOODWAYS
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2010 NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
Benjamin Rush, Robert Purvis, Butch Ballard,
Sister Mary Scullion, Special People in the NE (SPIN)
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PO Box 4888 Philadelphia, PA 19124
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
215-743-6030
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