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Frankford Ave N at Cottman 1913

Mayfair Movies 1936

Cottman & Frankford 66 trolley 30's

Mayfair is one of the youngest communities in Northeast Philadelphia having been incorporated in the 1930�s. Mayfair was �born� in the area between two great communities that have been in existence since the 17th century, Holmesburg and Tacony. Holmesburg was originally the home of a Swedish settlement in the early 17th century, and due to its prime location and beautiful surroundings the community became home to successful businessmen and aristocrats. In the 1830�s Philadelphia-born actor Edwin Forrest opened his home for aged actors. These actors would regularly hold shows for the local residents. This home was on a large parcel of land and the boundaries were roughly, Torresdale Avenue to Frankford Avenue and Wellington Street to Hartel Street. The center of the community is the same today as it was then, only the names have changed; that is, Frankford and Cottman Avenues. Frankford Avenue was originally Bristol Pike and Cottman Avenue was originally Township Line Road. In the early days of the community, Mayfair was very dependent on its neighbors for the police services that came from Tacony and the water that came from the Holmesburg water works located near Frankford and Hartel Streets.

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