FRANKFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The Frankford Historical Society was founded in 1933, making it one of the oldest historical societies in Philadelphia. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history of the Frankford area of Philadelphia, which includes the neighborhoods of Bridesburg, Wissinoming, and Juniata.

The Society collects and preserves artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of Frankford. It also offers educational programs and lectures, as well as field trips and walking tours. The Society’s collections are housed in a building on the grounds of the Frankford Arsenal, a former military base in North Philadelphia.

The Society also maintains an extensive library and archive, which includes a variety of documents, photographs, and other materials related to Frankford’s history. The Society’s library is open to the public, and is home to an extensive genealogical collection.

The Society is active in the local community, and often partners with other organizations to promote and preserve the history of Frankford. It participates in various community events, such as parades and festivals, to raise awareness about the area’s history. The Society also works with local schools to help bring history to life for students.

The Frankford Historical Society is an important part of the community, and is dedicated to preserving the area’s past. By preserving and sharing the history of the Frankford area, the Society helps to ensure that it will remain part of Philadelphia’s future.

FRANKFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200942

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact FRANKFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
1507 ORTHODOX ST
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19124-3605

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FRANKFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404200942
Name HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
Alternate Name FRANKFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 236296560
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 72,213
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.015471, -75.086749
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 030100
US Census Block: 2011