1997 Map of Frankford

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The Delaware River forms the southeastern boundary of this densely developed corridor, where the urban grid of Northeast Philadelphia meets the suburban townships of Montgomery County. Residential and industrial growth is concentrated along the Conrail rail lines and major arteries like Roosevelt Boulevard. Extensive green space is preserved in the winding course of Pennypack Creek and Tacony Creek, which are flanked by parks and cemeteries such as Montefiore Cemetery and Lawnview Memorial Park. The map documents a mature landscape of institutions, featuring the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, the Aviation Supply Office, and numerous parochial schools like St Basil Academy. This late-twentieth-century survey illustrates the complete transition from earlier estates to a built-out environment of neighborhoods including Fox Chase, Rhawnhurst, and Wissinoming, while maintaining a strong institutional presence through hospitals and the House of Correction near the riverfront.