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TUESDAY, MAY 14, 7:30pm:

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD, FRANKFORD’S OLDEST BUILDING, NOMINATED FOR PHILADELPHIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
The nomination of 1548 Adams Avenue for designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places is being presented for a vote by the Philadelphia Historical Commission. This nomination will be considered at two public meetings:

• Committee on Historic Designation
  Wednesday, May 29 - 9:30 am
  City Hall, Room 578
• Regular Meeting
  Friday, June 14 - 9:00 am
  1515 Arch Street (One Parkway Building), Room 18-029

Both hearings are open to the public; the public is invited to speak (Philadelphia Historical Commission 215-686-7660).

HSF collects, preserves and presents the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the region. Recognizing the neighborhood of Frankford as the historic and geographic gateway to the region, HSF documents and interprets the history of the people, places, events and traditions of the greater Northeast Philadelphia area and serves as an advocate for the preservation of the region’s historic resources. Through its collections and programs HSF provides opportunities for its members, the surrounding community, and the general public to explore and appreciate the history of Northeast Philadelphia and its place in the world.

1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-6030

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).