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Historical Society of Frankford March Meeting and Lecture
Contact: Michael McCormick
Phone: 216-650-3929
Email: mike@thsof.org
Website: https://www.thehistoricalsocietyoffrankford.com
Reminder: Historical Society of Frankford Hosts Kimberly Washington, Esq. of the Frankford Community Development Corporation At Its March Monthly Meeting
Philadelphia, PA — March 5, 2026 —
The Historical Society of Frankford is pleased to have Kimberly Washington, Esq., Executive Director of the Frankford Community Development Corporation (FCDC), as the speaker at the Society’s March 10, 2026 meeting. The lecture will occur at the Society’s library/museum located at 1507 Orthodox St, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Off street parking will be available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served.
In her talk Ms. Washington will visit the past, present and future of the FCDC, a charitable non-profit organization founded in 1993 with the purpose of improving living and business conditions in this historic neighborhood. In the 26 years since, FCDC has worked to: support businesses along Frankford Avenue and elsewhere in the community; served as the official Neighborhood Advisory Committee linking the city Community Development Department to resident housing programs and commenting on zoning issues; assisting with workforce development and employment support; and promoting neighborhood planning and redevelopment. With multiple programs well underway, FCDC has been the critical agency working to revive a community hard hit in recent decades by de-industrialization.
Ms. Washington is well versed in the issues facing the Frankford neighborhood, having worked on them in several roles for the past 13 years. She will share her vision of a Frankford finally participating in the neighborhood revivals occurring throughout Philadelphia.
About the Historical Society of Frankford Founded in 1905, the Historical Society of Frankford preserves and interprets the history of Northeast Philadelphia through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
