1967 Map of Frankford

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Industrial and institutional development along the Delaware River defines this late 1960s landscape, where massive complexes like the Frankford Arsenal and the US Naval Supply Depot dominate the riverfront and interior. The map illustrates the dense urban expansion of Philadelphia, transitioning from older neighborhoods like Frankford and Tacony into post-war suburban reaches of Bustleton and Somerton. A heavy concentration of social and religious infrastructure is visible, including specialized sites like the Friends Hospital, Shriners Hospital, and the sprawling Montefiore Cemetery.