HistoricalSociety of Frankford October Monthly Meeting and Lecture

Sam Katz, president of History Making Productions, will make a video presentation at the Historical Society of Frankford’s monthly meeting and lecture on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at7:30 PM. He will present episode 7, “Renewal”, of his series Philadelphia and the Making of America. The film explores Philadelphia from 1925 to 1963, a period shaped by the Great Depression, World War II, political transformation, and ambitious efforts to remake the city. Through stories of Albert M. Greenfield, shifting political power, racial discrimination in housing and employment, and the rise of urban renewal, the episode examines who benefited from Philadelphia’s reinvention and who was left behind. It will also stream live on the HSF Facebook page. The event is free and open to the public at the Historical Society, 1507 Orthodox St,Philadelphia. Free, off street parking will be available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served before and after the presentation.