Frankford, Philadelphia
Former Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Frankford is a neighborhood in the Northeast section of Philadelphia situated about six miles (10 km) northeast of Center City. Although its borders are vaguely defined, the neighborhood is bounded roughly by the original course of Frankford Creek on the south to Castor Ave and Roosevelt boulevard on the northwest and southwest, to Cheltenham Avenue on the north, and to Aramingo Avenue and I-95 on the east. Adjacent neighborhoods are Bridesburg, Juniata, Northwood, Summerdale, and Wissinoming.
Historically, Frankford had an unofficial division separating Frankford (proper) from East Frankford, which encompassed the area east of Frankford Avenue. The division divided the community first along racial lines, with African Americans to the east of Frankford Avenue and Caucasians to the west.
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2015 Philadelphia train derailment
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Former Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
1.1 mi awayFrankford Arsenal
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0.9 mi awayWingohocking Creek
Former creek in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1.2 mi awayJohn Ruan House
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