PlanPhilly: Planning Philadelphia's Future

 Christina Kobland, president and founder of Native Return, LLC, will speak about native grassland and wildflower meadow installations, and the vital role they play in maintaining the ecological health of our communities.  She will discuss the environmental and economic benefits of converting traditional mowed lawns to native habitat, demonstrating how we can:

•  Effectively share our land with wildlife
•  Save money, control air & water pollution
•  Reduce and/or eliminate Phila. Water Dept. stormwater surcharges.

Calvin Davenger, Deputy Director of Aviation, Planning and Environmental Stewardship, for the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, will introduce Christina and summarize her environmental initiatives for the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.

The lecture will be a unique joint meeting of Friends of Pennypack Park (FOPP) and Friends of Poquessing Watershed (FOPW)

It is a FREE event and the public is encouraged to attend.

 Free parking available.

The lecture will be held in the public meeting room.

Lafayette - Redeemer (Retirement Community)

8580 Verree Road

Philadelphia, PA 19111-1370

Phone (215) 214-2800

Local historian Frank W. Hollingsworth, co-author of “Northeast Philadelphia: A Brief History,” has conducted his research at various sites throughout the region — including the Historical Society of Frankford. Learn of his approach to researching local history — utilizing the many techniques and resources available — and his personal evolution from HSF member, to researcher, to lecturer, co-author, and recognized local historian. This is the Society's Annual Spring Tea - HSF members are encouraged to bring refreshments to share with visitors.

Program meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Free admission for members and $5 donation at door for non members. Program speakers offer presentations on local history that usually run approximately one hour. Light refreshments are served. Programs are not held in the months of July, August, January and February.

Click here for the Historical Society of Frankford's website

ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR

This is the Historical Society of Frankford's Annual Fundraiser.   Bring your antiques and collectibles and have them valued by local appraiser/auctioneer Barry Slosberg.
          Mr. Slosberg is certified by the Appraisal Institute, American Society of Appraisers, International Society of Appraisers, the Certified Auctioneers Institute,  and has years of experience in antiques and collectibles.

Who knows — you may have a priceless treasure just waiting to be discovered! 
Cost - $8/item; maximum 3 items/person.
Please - No, Firearms, stamps, coins

1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-6030
http://www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org/index.html
Directions:
One block west 4600 Frankford Avenue, between the Margaret-Orthodox and Church Street Elevated Stations. Ten minutes from I-95 (Bridge Street exit) or Roosevelt Boulevard (Adams Avenue exit).

You can visit Mr. Slosberg at:
Barry S. Slosberg Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers
2501 East Ontario Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19134
215-425-7030
  http://www.bssauction.com/

On Monday, May 17th, Livable Communities Task Force Members Earl Blumenauer and Allyson Y. Schwartz will join Penn Design School’s Penn Praxis and the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia for a panel discussion on how we can ensure that livability is a priority for Philadelphia. The panel will be moderated by Harris M. Steinberg, FAIA of the University of Pennsylvania School of Design. 

Everyone deserves access to public parks and open space.

Drexel Park, 32nd Street and Powelton Avenue

We know now more than ever the importance of park space to the health of our communities. Tell us what it means to you as the City of Philadelphia works to increase access to green space citywide.

Help shape the Mayor's action plan to create 500 acres of public green space in Philadelphia.  Join the conversation with the Department of Parks and Recreation about how green space contributes to urban life and what more public green space would mean to your community.  Each session will include a site tour, a presentation from the Parks Commissioner on the Mayor's efforts through Greenworks Philadelphia and the opportunity to have your voice heard in this important initiative.

Your opinion matters.  Join us!

Community Meetings

• Monday, June 21, 6:30 pm – Perzel Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent St., 19149

• Tuesday, June 22, 6:30pm – Phila. Free Library, 1901 Vine Street, 19103

Refreshments provided.

For more information, visit: www.planphilly.com/green2015 or call: 215-683-3666 or 215-898-6316

To ALL Friends & Participants of the Northeast  Philadelphia History Network (NEPHN)

               re: Northeast Phila. History Fair  -  May 8th  10 - 4:00 pm

                In October 2009 our volunteers held a very successful History Fair. It was held the same day as the 1st Annual N.E. Phila. Hall of Fame. Our partners at Holy Family University were our gracious hosts then and we have been invited back this year. 
                 If you participated in or attended the first History Fair you will recall the energy in the air; the fun people had; and, the overheard murmurs of "when will there be another one of these?"  We are confident of another successful event but it will be dependent on you.
               We are extending an open invitation to all of the historical interests in Northeast Phila. and our neighbors to the North and West. Your history-based organization, your institution (museum, church, etc.), and your personal historical interests, are all welcome to set up a display or table. We want you to have an opportunity to promote your history, to tell your story, to educate others about your favorite historic figure, and to stimulate interest and curiosity in the rich history of Northeast Philadelphia and its environs.
             Talk to your friends, colleagues, congregation, and neighbors. Once you have decided how you would like to participate, contact one of the people listed below. As before, there will be a large number of books available relating to our local history. There will be some new releases this time as well as photos, maps, greeting cards and more. 

                                ( pppssssttt!!  The next day is Mother's Day!!)

               We need participants, of course, but we can also use some volunteers to help promote this event and to assist in setting up & breaking down on May 8th.  We expect to have live music and historic re-enactors. Some tables will be available but, if possible, bring your own to be sure of having one.

             This is an indoor event so....     Rain or Shine

                        Space is FREE!!!!           Attendance is FREE!!!            FUN is Guaranteed!!!
             May 8th  10 - 4:00 pm                 Set Up at 9:00 am                                
                                             Northeast Philadelphia History Fair         
                                             Saturday, May 8th, 10:00 - 4:00 pm.
                                             Holy Family University (HFU)  -  Campus Center Bldg. -                                                                                                             Stevenson Lane
                                             9801 Frankford Avenue
                                             Philadelphia, PA  19114
                                            
                                                      Bring the kids!!  Spread the word!!
A History Fair flier is attached. Please print some copies to post in your neighborhood,                                                                                                                                   school, library, church
A map of the HFU Campus is attached

Also attached are some photos from the last History Fair

Questions or need information?

            Bruce Conner        BMConner@cavtel.net         215-698-9329
            Fred Moore           fredmoore1@verizon.net       215-624-6614

Preserving and Presenting the History of Northeast Philadelphia since 1905
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
“The Center for Northeast Philadelphia History”
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
 
Tuesday, April 13th - 7:30pm
 
“LOCAL COLOR”
FIVE GENERATIONS OF GLOBE DY COMPANY 1865-2005
 
TORBEN JENK
Founder of "Workshop of the World"
www.workshopoftheworld.com/index.html

Following a brief introduction to the founding generations of the Greenwood and Bault families, see 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.
 
Globe Dye was located at 4500 Worth Street; the site is now being adaptively reused.
Archival items from Globe Dye were donated to the Historical Society of Frankford.
 
1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA  19124  215-743-6030 
One block west of Frankford Avenue by the Margaret/Orthodox El Stop
 
Refreshments served.  Members free; Others $5.00