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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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SPRING MOVIE PREVIEW
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THE SOUTH STREET HEADHOUSE BUSINESS DISTRICT
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THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY CONTROVERSY
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THE HISTORY OF THE HEADHOUSE MARKET & SHAMBLES
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REVITALIZING HEADHOUSE PLAZA
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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
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As President, Lauren Leonard aims to recruit and engage neighbors in the work of sustaining and building our neighborhood. Piers Marchant looks forward to four new films hitting theaters during the early months of 2016.
The South Street Headhouse District provides a number of services that help improve the quality of life in our neighborhood’s commercial corridor. Amy Grant writes about QVNA’s involvement in defeating a proposal to erect a highway on the South Street Corridor. Queen Village historian Michael Schreiber shares the history behind the market shambles and businesses located on Headhouse Square. Amy Shelanski writes about South Street Headhouse Business District's plans to calm traffic and add greenery and seating to the Second Street plaza. Jacqueline Penrod interviews Queen Village resident Bridget Foy who operates the South Street mainstay bearing her name.
THE YEAR OF THE TREE The Quality of Life Committee has dubbed 2016 “The Year of the Tree” and will strive to study, tend, and increase our neighborhood’s tree canopy.
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Donna Pancari and Kevin Parker provide tips for selecting seeds for early spring and summer plantings in your garden.
Katie Lockwood explores three local businesses that offer indoor play areas for small children.
Michael Schreiber and Amy Grant describe events that occurred at an 18th century tavern located near Headhouse Square.
TREASURER'S REPORT Ben Schindler reports on QVNA’s income and expenditures during 2015 and provides projections and goals for this year.
HOW TO CHOOSE A DOG CRATE Corinne Austen provides tips for making a dog crate a welcoming and happy place for dogs.
THOUGHTS ABOUT SOUTH STREET Queen Village neighbors weigh in on what they love, what they miss, and what they would like to see on South Street.
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a letter from the president Hello Neighbors. I’d like to start this inaugural address by offering sincere thanks to outgoing President Jeff Hornstein. During his term, Jeff led the organization into the current century making it a model of what civic associations can be. His work in office and as an involved citizen have significantly improved quality of life in Queen Village. As this is my first address as president and the perfect time of year for doing so, I’d like to share a few of my intentions for the next two years: I will look to recruit and engage more neighbors in the work of sustaining and building the neighborhood. Whether by writing for this magazine or planting a tree, I invite everyone to get involved. I’d like to further QVNA’s outreach by better informing neighbors of the processes and procedures that most directly impact quality of life; those which have historically led to our more colorful meetings.
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Regarding committees of the board, QVNA will continue to support our public elementary schools and assist the Schools & Youth Committee with expanding programming; the Public Safety Committee will undergo a resurrection of sorts to become more active; and a Government Relations Committee will be formed to facilitate and mediate conversations between neighbors and officials around topics like liquor licensing. Lastly, but first to be introduced in the pages of this magazine, I’d like to (re)connect neighbors with the business district that runs through the neighborhood. With the help of the South Street Headhouse District and an online survey conducted in December, we’ll look at what’s happening on South Street in the hopes of dispelling some of the myths surrounding it. You’ll see also in this issue updated plans for the renovation of Headhouse Plaza. At upcoming meetings and in the pages of this magazine, topics like the remapping of Queen Village, enhancement of green
spaces, our history and architecture, and how to live harmoniously with all our neighbors including those of the four-legged variety, will be discussed. Your thoughts on these and any other hot topics are welcomed and may be shared by emailing president@qvna.org. As I opened this address, so I will close it, by offering a few other notes of thanks: Thank you to outgoing board members Cindy Elliot, Peter Ross, Jonathan Rubin, and Amy Shelanski for sharing your knowledge, time and skills. Thank you to new board members Sharnell Croom, Melissa Donnelly, Joseph Felicetti, Justin Fishman and Inez Green for heeding the call to civic service. Thank you, also to those who allowed in December for another festive holiday party: to Zakti Fitness for lending us their gorgeous space and to Don Quixote Tapas & Things, For Pete’s Sake, Hungry Pigeon, Little Italy II, New Wave Café, Pietros, 4th Street Cookies for providing refreshments. I’ll see you in the Village,
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CONTRIBUTORS All opinons are of individual authors and do not reflect those of Queen Village Neighbors Association.
CORINNE AUSTEN
Corinne Austen is Walk It Like A Dog's marketing and dog walking manager. Originally from the Massachusetts countryside, she has grown up loving the outdoors. She graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2014.
AMY GRANT
Amy Grant is a graphic designer and web developer who has resided in Queen Village for eleven years. She is the chair of QVNA’s Communications Committee and the founder of the Southwark Historical Society, a group that studies the history of South Philadelphia.
LAUREN LEONARD
Lauren Leonard holds a BA in Theatre from Temple University. She is Editor-in-Chief and a regular contributor to greenlimbs.com and has written locally for the Passyunk Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Like Jo March, she aspires to live by her pen (keyboard).
KATIE LOCKWOOD
Katie Lockwood is a pediatrician and blogger, who resides in Queen Village with her husband and two children. All opinions are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
PIERS MARCHANT
Piers Marchant is a film critic and writer based in Philly. Find more confounding amusements and diversions at his blog sweetsmellosuccess. tumblr.com, or read his further 142-character rants and ravings at @kafkaesque83.
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DONNA PANCARI
Donna Pancari is a ninth grade English teacher who has lived in Queen Village for 10 years. Along with her husband Kevin Parker, she edits the local food blog Farm To Philly and gardens at the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden.
KEVIN PARKER
Kevin Parker subscribed to his first CSA almost 15 years ago, and his commitment to local eating has grown ever since - all of which he writes about on Farm to Philly. He teaches 9th grade English and volunteers with the Friends of Weccacoe Playground.
JACQUELINE PENROD
Jacqueline Penrod is an attorney and freelance writer who lives in Queen Village with her husband, two daughters and a gregarious labradoodle named Stacey.
BEN SCHINDLER
Ben Schindler is Board Treasurer for QVNA, a proud Nebinger parent, soccer coach, and improv comedian. Ben leads the nationwide engagement operation for a nonprofit and has lived in Queen Village for 8 years with his family.
MICHAEL SCHREIBER
Michael Schreiber is a historian based out of Queen Village. His book, “Unsinkable Patriot: The Life and Times of Thomas Cave in Revolutionar y America,” is due to be published in early 2016.
AMY SHELANSKI
Amy Shelanski is a real estate agent who has resided in Queen Village for over a decade. She previously served on QVNA's Board of Directors and is currently on the Zoning and Communications Committees.
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SPRING MOVIE PREVIEW BY PIERS MARCHANT
January is famously considered a dead zone when it comes to film releases – all the big American studios put out their best, most prestigious stuff right at the end of the previous year so as to vie for award supremacy – but not so for late winter and early spring! It turns out the early months of 2016 have a solid slate of potentially wondrous films on the docket. Here are just four of the new releases I’m highly anticipating.
HAIL, CAESAR!:
For longtime fans of the Coen brothers, it will not come as a surprise that their latest opus is a kidnapping caper set during Hollywood’s golden age. The Coens have long regarded that era with mordant interest (see Fink, Barton) and kidnappings are very often their plot-driver of choice (see Raising Arizona, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, et al.) In keeping with the Coen-staple vibe, the massive cast is studded with A-listers such as Channing Tatum and Ralph Fiennes, as well as a reliable bevy of their regulars – George Clooney, Josh Brolin, and Frances McDormand. The story concerns the kidnapping of a big Hollywood star (Clooney), just as he’s in middle of shooting a hugely expensive swords-and-sandals epic. Expect pure, madcap Coen fun. (February 5) DEADPOOL:
The career fortunes of would-be Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds are very much tied into this latest Marvel/Fox superhero project. The charismatic Canadian actor has seen his Q-rating crash while making such disasters as Green Lantern and R.I.P.D. but in his latest career re-birth he’s pointedly taken on fewer junky Hollywood jalopies in favor of smarter, indie fare (check him out in the solid Mississippi Grind, which is due out sometime this year). His return to the mask-and-tights form is not without its dangers, but here, playing a cackling, sardonic anti-superhero – who even cracks wise
about Reynolds’ own failed comics legacy – you get the sense he’s finally poised to break out in a big way. It comes to us from relative neophyte Tim Miller, let’s just hope the film meets up to the hype generated by its suitably wacko trailer, or Reynolds might forever be stuck in drippy rom-coms going forward. (February 12)
THE WITCH:
A cheat, as I saw this last year at Sundance, and it instantly became one of my favorite films of the year. At Sundance, I wrote this of Robert Eggers brilliantly terrifying 15th century horror film: “Expertly constructed, with a startling use of both growing, incessant sound and eerie silence, Eggers terrifying folk-tale captures a lot of the angst we feel confronting a natural world that we can't bend to our force of will. This is one ghoulish story you most definitely do not want to tell your kids around the campfire, unless you want them huddled around you shaking and sobbing all night.” (February 26) EVERYBODY WANTS SOME:
Some would have it that Richard Linklater’s best chance for a major Oscar nod came and went with Boyhood, his fantastic 2014 film about growing up that lost out to Birdman for Best Picture, but the man still has some prime cards to play. His new film, concerning a group of college baseball players (Linklater’s own background), supposedly plays as a kind of sequel/companion piece to his brilliant ode to ‘70s high-school meandering, Dazed and Confused, which is certainly an intriguing concept. The truth is, giving the spirited director of Dazed, Waking Life, and the breathtaking Before series wider artistic latitude by dint of having his profile raised by the sheen of near-Oscar glory is more than worth his Boyhood awards disappointment. (April 15)
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THE SOUTH STREET Headhouse District
The South Street Headhouse Business District (SSHD) encompasses the area from Front Street to 11th (Downey’s to Magic Gardens), Headhouse Square, Headhouse Plaza, Bainbridge Green, and Fabric Row (from Lombard to Christian). SSHD spans across Queen Village, Society Hill, Bella Vista, and Washington Square West.
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SSHD was founded in 1993 when property owners, commercial tenants and employers, along with the City of Philadelphia, agreed to establish a private-sector business improvement district to keep South Street and Fabric Row clean, safe and beautiful. SSHD is authorized under Pennsylvania's Municipality Authorities Act.
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THE Crosstown Expressway CONTROVERSY
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An illustration of the Crosstown Expressway in the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Center City Plan, 1963
In 1967, the Pennsylvania Department of Highways approved construction of the Crosstown Expressway, an east-west thoroughfare designed to link I-95 with the Schuylkill Expressway. Thanks to strong opposition by QVNA and other neighborhood groups, the Crosstown was never built, preserving South Street, Headhouse Plaza, and countless residences and businesses. On October 26, 2010, several key members of the antiCrosstown movement reflected on the struggle to stop the project and preserve the South Street corridor. Marge Schernecke, Paul Levy, Conrad Weiler, and David Auspitz provided the following insights.
WHY SOUTH STREET ALMOST BECAME A HIGHWAY LEVY: The priority for [urban] renewal in the ‘50s and ‘60s was linking downtown [Philadelphia] into the region by highways. There is a map showing [Philadelphia City Planning Commission's Executive Director] Ed Bacon’s 1963 renewal plan for the community. You see a very nice frame—95 in the foreground, the Schuylkill in the distance, Vine Street to the North, and the Crosstown Expressway. South of South Street . . . [was] off the map! The highway became a tool for clearing out what they called blight. WEILER: Another tactic was, [the Planning Commission] would issue a plan that said this was going to be a highway, even though they weren’t going to do anything. Gradually, people would say, “Gee, why would I want to stay here?” Property
values would fall and then they would say, oh, this neighborhood now has become a slum and people aren’t maintaining it. To some extent there was a self-fulfilling prophecy or it caused the effect that justified what they were doing. LEVY: [The Planning Commission] wanted to get people into the downtown so there were offramps that were going to come up at Bainbridge and go on to South Street and Lombard Street. There was going to be the same on the other side [to Delaware Avenue]. [The ramps] would feed in just like the Vine Street ramps feed in to service Vine Street.
EARLY NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVISM AUSPITZ: Frank Rizzo said, “No neighborhood’s gonna to swallow anything they don’t want,” and that’s when we were off and running. WEILER: One of the things that helped us was that the idea of neighborhood activism was still a new idea. We sort of took that idea and ran with it. SCHERNECKE: [QVNA] united with a group called South Street Renaissance, the Fourth Street Business A s sociation, t he Sout h Street Busines s Association, and all the groups up and down the river.
WEILER: It was kind of a juggling act to get all these disparate neighborhoods together on the same page. Maybe that’s when the phrase “herding cats” was coined.
THE CROSSWAY EXPRESSWAY IS DEFEATED WEILER: The demonstration and protests, eventually, resulted in the city and state relenting ... LEVY: Take a look at Vine Street [Expressway] today and you can see a highway and supposedly there are surface roads, but they are really just huge parking lots. Really, it would have been devastating to [Queen Village]. If anybody ever tells you that if you tear down a highway there won’t be real estate, you’ve got the reverse case proved here. It was the defeat of this highway that actually opened up the neighborhood to investment. AUSPITZ: H o w m a ny o t h e r g r o u p s a r e n e i g h b o r associations compared to civic associations? This is Queen Village Neighbors Association. T h e r e i s a w a r m t h t h e r e, a c o m m u n a l gathering—I don’t know how to describe it. We never thought of ourselves as a civic association. We were neighbors. Special thanks to Al Dorof for transcribing the entire panel discussion.
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Headhouse Market & Shambles BY MICHAEL SCHREIBER
On June 18, 2015, neighbors gathered at the Twisted Tail to hear Michael Schreiber speak about the history of Headhouse Square. The following article has been excerpted from his talk. Schreiber’s book, “Unsinkable Patriot: The Life and Times of Thomas Cave in Revolutionary America,” is due to be published this month and will be available in local bookstores. The Headhouse Market was known as the New Market for most of its history because it was the first neighborhood offshoot of the great High Street Market, which ran down the center of what is now called Market Street. In the 18th century, the High Street Market was seen as a marvel for the great quantity and variety of food offered for sale. This reflected the fact that the city lay adjacent to some of the most fertile land on the Eastern Seaboard, and that the surrounding countryside was inhabited by a class of small farmers who had the needs and the means to transport their crops for cash sale in the city. But since space for selling was limited at the High Street Market, it was logical as the city grew to create separate markets in other neighborhoods. SHIPPEN AND WHARTON The New Market was established in 1744/45 to serve the neighborhood of Society Hill. Although Society Hill was still not highly populated, it was growing quickly, and residents expressed a desire for a nearby location to buy food. Two private merchants, Joseph Wharton and Edward Shippen, founded, financed, and managed the New Market. They persuaded owners of property along the east side of the street to donate the front portions of their land so that Second Street could be widened to accommodate the market in the center of the street.
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Shippen and other landowners profited by selling land along Second Street for buildings and shops. Wharton and Shippen also rented spaces in the market to farmers and small merchants such as fishmongers, basket weavers, and potters. A large percentage of the sellers were women, as the men remained behind to work the farms and catch the fish. Butter and other dairy products were sold almost entirely by women. Soon, the city took over the market, and a clerk was assigned to collect fees and to enforce the rules on hours of operation, types of merchandise to be sold, and use of equitable weights and measures. In the beginning, the market extended only for about half a block on both sides of Lombard. By the 1760s, a series of brick pavilions had been constructed down the middle of the road, providing shelter for many of the stalls. Later, this was supplanted by a central brick arcade, similar to the one that is there now. About 1795, the market was enlarged to cover the entire two-block distance from Pine Street down to South Street. The line of market stalls also continued around the corner onto Pine Street. Also in 1795, a two-story brick "head house" was constructed at the South Street end of the market. The building’s arcaded ground floor had cupboards to hold equipment for volunteer fire brigades, while the cupola contained a bell—which tolled on Sundays and to announce the opening of the market days. A twin building was constructed in 1805 at the Pine Street end of the shambles. Two sides of the Pine Street head house were adorned
with a clock face; residents of the neighborhood raised money to purchase the clockworks. The second story contained a hall where political meetings were often held. MARKET DAYS Market days at the New Market were on Tuesdays and Fridays. Farmers from outlying districts would often arrive the day before the market was to take place. They would unload their wagons and lay out their displays in the evening—leaving time for carousing at the local taverns until a late hour. At dawn on the market day, the streets were already filled with merchants and farm people hawking their goods to local householders. After 10 am, a less established group of hucksters— most often widows and elderly and disabled persons—was permitted by law to sell trinkets and used merchandise from carts and barrels at the edge of the market area. Many free Black men and women served as street vendors, often dispensing oysters on the shell, hot soup, and other delicacies. For many years, Philadelphia’s markets featured three-day fairs in May and November. On those occasions, hucksters came from far and wide to sell their dry goods, sweets, toys, and books. On the opening day of the fair, a herald addressed the crowd from a platform, reading a proclamation from the mayor. The herald would carefully list the prohibited activities, such as drinking alcoholic beverages within the shambles and racing horses in nearby streets. Eventually, however, rowdiness at the seasonal fairs caused them to be shut down. The last great fair was held in 1787. SECOND STREET MERCHANTS Shops selling clothing, furniture, tools, tobacco, and chinaware lined Second Street on both sides of the market shambles. In the
1790s, many exiles from France and French-speaking colonials from Haiti opened shops and restaurants along the street. It was not at all uncommon for women—most of them widows—to operate commercial businesses in Philadelphia in that era. With the revolution in Haiti, many white colonial planters brought their house slaves into exile with them, who—according to Pennsylvania law—had to be set free after six months. The presence of immigrants from the West Indies brought colorful costuming to Philadelphia, which would have been seen in the New Market. Clothing in these styles would have been obtainable in the shops on Second Street that were operated by free Black people. A DEVASTATING FIRE A little before midnight on January 24, 1794, flames broke out in a frame building containing a carpenter’s shop near the southwest corner of Second and Pine Streets, opposite the market shambles. The fire quickly spread to the wooden house next door, which was also consumed, while several neighboring houses of brick were greatly damaged. Since a high wind prevailed, there were fears that the fire would spread to the market sheds and beyond. At the height of the fire, the roof of the brick house at the corner of Second and Pine was ignited. Flames licked the top beams of the garret, threatening the entire structure. But a brave young carpenter was able to ascend a ladder to the garret, despite the fact that the steps were slippery with ice; water from the engines had frozen instantly in the bitter cold. The carpenter dashed out the garret windows with a pole, allowing the firemen to force water inside. "URBAN RENEWAL" During the heady days of so-called “urban renewal,” in the middle years of the 20th century, a large number of 18th and early 19thcentury buildings were torn down—displacing the residents and businesses that occupied them. The market shambles between Lombard and South were demolished in order to create street-surface parking; this area has remained relatively unchanged since that time. According to city plans of the 1960s, much of Second Street was supposed to be demolished, with an interchange between the Delaware Expressway (I-95) and the proposed Crosstown Expressway along South Street built in their place. Front Street and all its buildings below Pine Street were to be wiped off the map. However, strong neighborhood protests defeated the plans for the Crosstown Expressway. In the end, while many historic buildings were wantonly demolished in the area, a large number were saved and restored.
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REVITALIZING Headhouse Plaza BY AMY SHELANSKI
Renderings of Headhouse Plaza courtesy of Ambit Architecture and the South Street Headhouse District
Headhouse Plaza may be on the verge of a renaissance. The South Street Headhouse Distric t (SSHD), responsible for public improvements in the South Street corridor, has commissioned Hunt Engineering and Ambit Architecture to design a new plan for the area on Second Street between Lombard and South Street. The goal is to create a space that is more a park and less a parking lot, while still serving the needs of residents and businesses. The latest concept (there have been a number over the past years) pays tribute to the rich history of the block and incorporates some elements from previous proposals.
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PAVE PARADISE, PUT UP A PARKING LOT For over two centuries Headhouse Plaza ser ved as the southern half of the New Market, a farmers’ market providing fresh food and other goods to local residents. Pre-dating the current Shambles, a brick pavilion, built in the 1760s, provided shelter for merchants and shoppers. The City of Philadelphia demolished it, along with other old marketplaces, in 1956 and created surface parking. Since then Headhouse Plaza has been a busy, but unlovely pedestrian corridor and parking lot, with 42 parking spaces on the
center median and an additional 20 parking spots along the outer edge sidewalks. There are various utility boxes at the South Street corner along with an Indego Bicycle Station. A well-enjoyed seasonal fountain was installed in 1976 and was upgraded in 2009. PAST PROPOSALS AND PLANS Headhouse Plaza, a uniquely wide and busy area is surrounded by densely built commercial and residential properties. It is also a connecting point between South Street and Headhouse Square, and the adjoining neighborhoods of Society Hill and Queen Village. Thus it has been the subject of several
ambitious proposals geared to transforming and beautifying the area into a landmark public space. Plans to redesign the area date back as far as 1996, when a car-free festival plaza was considered. Later, as part of a 2006 conceptual design development plan, the Center City District proposed reducing parking at the Plaza by 50%. Similar to the Sister Cities Park on Logan Square, the concept featured a stand-alone café, a water feature and a plaza outfitted with tables and chairs, trees and shrubbery, new hardscaping and additional lighting. A few years later, a studio of Penn Design students created a very different plan that maintained most of the parking, while widening the walkway down the middle of Second Street. It also added trees, shrubbery and park benches to the area. Although none of these plans were realized, the fountain was renovated with programmable water jets, colorful lighting and a child-friendly rubberized basin surface. The adjacent area was enhanced with LED overhead lighting, low-maintenance landscaping, improved seating and Belgian block paving. Other recent beautification includes potted plants and unique, artistic decoration of the utility boxes and trash cans. A FRESH AND FLEXIBLE VISION Last year, SSHD received funding from the City Commerce Department to create a new concept for Headhouse Plaza. Progressing from the past plans, the new design strives
to create a beautiful, flexible-use and sustainable space. Ambit Architecture and Hunt Engineering have come up with a multi-purpose plan, a key feature of which addresses bicycle and pedestrian safety. They propose calming traffic by enlarging and widening curbs, especially around the fountain perimeter, now notoriously close to the street. For more pedestrian safety and a more pleasant ambiance they propose better lighting to illuminate pathways along with overhead fixtures that will make the area brighter at night. A WIDER, GREENER WALKWAY Ambit and Hunt envision leveling the median that is in the center of the street and replacing it with a wide pathway that connects South Street to The Shambles thus directing foot traffic away from the northern and southern intersections and reestablishing the axis and access of the “New Market” layout. A larger space by the fountain would include seating, additional greenery and landscaping. A smaller island at 2nd and South would improve pedestrian safety and include an attractive wayfinding gateway. Given the popularity and pedestrian usage of the area, the plan seeks to eliminate potential trip hazards by installing safer paving material. Parking spaces will remain about the same as they are now. To provide shade and a pleasing landscape, a trellis for vining plants would be installed next to the fountain. Working with the water department, storm water management options could include
rain gardens and porous surface materials. During the summer and fall, SSHD organized several meetings with different stakeholders and groups. Based on this feedback, the design has continued to develop and evolve. SSHD’s design goal has been to improve the aesthetics and amenities of the space to help foster the community and economic development, while balancing the competing needs from parking, open space, beautification, and functionality. Jason Birl, partner at Ambit Architecture, said that the overall aesthetic seeks to “mimic or allude to the original Headhouse structure, but obviously in a much more contemporary way.” The trellis would be constructed of steel and would trace the outline of the former pavilion, much like the “ghost house” at the Benjamin Franklin museum. There would be other materials suggestive of The Shambles such as brick and cobblestone pavers and glass lanterns under the canopy of the trellis. “Our intent is to create a really unique and inviting public space,” said Michael Harris, Executive Direc tor of the South Street Headhouse District. He looks forward to continuing dialogue with all concerned parties - neighborhood groups, residents, business owners, and city agencies in order to achieve the creation of a safe, flexible, vibrant and sustainable neighborhood asset.
Please note: this article is not an endorsement by QVNA of any current plans or proposals
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Know YourNeighbors BY JACQUELINE PENROD
experience, Bridget always knew she would return to Philadelphia and, in 2004, did just that. She returned to work at the restaurant with her parents and, little by little, applied what she learned in New York.
For many, it’s a cute and bustling restaurant at the corner of Second and South Streets. But Bridget Foy’s is much more than that. First of all, in an industry which is known for brief stints, the restaurant has been a South Street institution for decades. Second, and perhaps more important, is Bridget Foy, the restaurant’s namesake. Bridget is warm, kind and soft-spoken – but don’t underestimate her. She has, over the past decade, become a quiet leader. But to understand all of that, we must begin at the beginning. Bridget Foy’s opened as a singles bar back in 1978. It was initially called the East Philly Café, a moniker that many were trying to tag on the neighborhood. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, South Street was a significant nightclub destination, and East Philly Café was part of the scene. Under the leadership of John Foy, the café succeeded. Then, one of the cocktail waitresses working there, Bernadette, caught John’s eye and the two began dating and eventually married. Soon thereafter, baby Bridget was born. The East Philly Café was renamed after Bridget in 1982, and its focus began to shift from singles bar to a more casual, sports-focused bar and restaurant, and patrons liked the change. During the next decade, Bridget Foy’s became a favorite haunt for sports personalities – athletes and writers alike. In fact, the Philadelphia 76ers’ Charles Barkley became – and remains – a good friend. During the 1990s, tastes once again shifted, and a greater degree of attention to the food quality and the restaurant’s aesthetic called for the addition of an open kitchen. All the while, Bridget was growing up in the restaurant, observing, learning and exploring the industry. After spending the early years of childhood in suburban Southern New Jersey, Bridget moved with her parents to the family home at 2nd and Fitzwater Streets, where she truly became interested in the hospitality industry. After high school, Bridget enrolled at Johnson & Wales in New York City, studying hospitality. After graduating, she remained in Manhattan for a few years, first working for BRGuest Hospitality, a Mexican restaurant in SOHO and later for a small Italian restaurant. While she enjoyed her time there and valued the
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Bridget’s “fresh eyes” brought some new ideas, and the Foys once again invested in changing the look of the restaurant and its menu to suit the changing demands of South Street clientele. For example, the restaurant side of the house became even more family friendly, with updates to the menu to suit a broader array of tastes. Additionally, Bridget turned the top two floors of the restaurant building into catering venues – one for smaller parties and one for larger. The community responded, bringing birthday parties, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and baby showers all to the venue. Most of these events were family social events, and not large corporate parties. Bridget noted that she often sees couples who celebrate their engagement at the restaurant return later for a baby shower. Shortly after her return, Bridget married Paul Rodriguez, and the couple set up residence on the 200 block of Christian Street. With Paul’s background also being in the hospitality industry, he quickly became part of the restaurant family. Noting that it was a “change of mindset” for him (his background is in fine dining), Paul is quick to state that he is happy to be part of a sole proprietorship with a 38-year history and a staff that is like family, and sees many advantages not only to the restaurant’s location but also to its pragmatic outlook. To this, Bridget added that the symbiotic connection between a community and its local businesses is critical, noting that when proprietors live where they work the money spent filters right back into the community. When I asked what the couple loves about Queen Village and what they would like to improve, the former far outweighed the latter. Bridget was quick to point out the sheer convenience of Queen Village – the ability to walk to markets and coffee shops and to mingle with a great group of parents with young families. Paul added that they are very excited to be a part of this neighborhood, with their business, home and children all comfortably in sync. Of course, given the location of the restaurant and the many new initiatives being discussed, Bridget and Paul noted that change, once again, seems imminent. For their part, they would welcome a major project that induces significant change to South Street – one that would provide it more of its own identity once again. As I looked around the restaurant, I saw Christmas decorations that Bernadette Foy herself selected and placed. John Foy still works within the business office. And Bridget and Paul, with only a couple of years under their belt at the restaurant, show patience, diligence and respect for the legacy of Bridget Foy’s. Their children, ages 5 and 2, visit the restaurant regularly and are as happy there as they are in their Queen Village home. Certainly, under Bridget’s able hands and with familial resolve, Bridget Foy’s has grown more deeply rooted in the community.
THE YEAR OF The Tree
QVNA’s Quality of Life Committee has dubbed 2016 “The Year of the Tree” and will strive this year to study, tend, and increase our neighborhood’s tree canopy. Trees are a vital part of our landscape contributing positively to the environment, our health, aesthetics and even home values. To start the year off, committee member Alison McGhie’s father, Andrew Roxburgh McGhie, has penned a poem.
One Tree at a Time Johnny and Jenny Appleseeds Are alive and well today And down at Third and Bainbridge Their work is on display As three new trees were planted there In Queen Village recently In an action that’s now not so rare For all the world to see The QVNA is the group That carries out these works And thanks go out to this whole troop Who range from seniors to young Turks For this city’s beautification
Is a goal that we all share To be repeated throughout the nation And to be done with loving care For one of Philadelphia’s goals Is to plant a million trees Which means we’ll dig a million holes But we’ll do it by degrees For this must be a long term plan Embraced by one and all Led by NAs in the van From South Philly to East Falls And when it’s ‘fait accompli’ Our hearts will swell with pride For an urban oasis there will be That none can e’er deride
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Plan Now FOR GREEN MONTHS AHEAD BY DONNA PANCARI & KEVIN PARKER BEANS Bush beans are incredibly easy to grow and take up comparatively little room. Our favorite is Provider, which sprouts early and produces as much as its name implies. Growing a yellow wax bean as well offers nice variety, and is as easy as sowing an additional row. Pole beans grow nearly as easily and can often be dried as well, but you’ll need to supply a trellis or other structural support for climbing. KALE
While this is undeniably the coldest, grayest part of the year, it’s the perfect time to think about seeds for spring planting. Whether you choose to flip through an old school catalog or shop online, sustainable choices are plentiful. Look for seeds labelled heirloom for the most unusual selection and arguably the best flavor. A company such as Seed Savers Exchange not only offers heirloom, non-GMO seeds, but your purchase also supports their seed saving and preservation efforts. Happy Cat Farm, located in nearby Kennett Square, sells dozens of their own seeds both online and at the Fair Food Farmstand. Here are some foolproof seeds you might want to consider for spring and early summer planting. FAVA BEANS We’ve grown these since our first season in the Southwark Queen Village Community
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Garden, and they are by far the most satisfying thing we plant all year. Crowd them in when the soil can first be worked and sit back and watch their large leaves sprout a few weeks later. They are wonderful in pasta or all on their own with olive oil and some parmesan. Many gardeners even harvest a few of the leaves on the top of the plant for salads. ARUGULA This versatile green grows more quickly and easily than almost any other and, best of all, can be sown by simply scattering the seeds. Harvest by cutting near the ground and resow every few weeks for a continuous crop. Arugula also freezes very well when blanched and is a nice addition to soups.
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We wish we had known years ago how prolific and easy to grow kale can be, but it took the recent popularity of raw kale salads to even consider it. While you do need to sow in rows rather than scattering seeds as with arugula, there’s little need to sow continuously since kale just keeps producing beautiful leaves. You can pick them at your desired size whether it’s very small and tender or much larger for blanching and freezing or making pesto. BROCCOLI RABE This Italian favorite grows almost as easily and quickly as kale, and is just as delicious even if it doesn’t form lovely little florets. Like many of the greens mentioned above, broccoli rabe does just as well as a fall planting. Try sauteeing it whole or chopped with generous amounts of cheese as a starter or of course with cavatelli and sausage.
PLAYING INDOORS
In Philadelphia BY KATIE LOCKWOOD, MD There is only so much Play-Doh, coloring, and Caillou that a parent and child can take before needing to get out of the house. Unfortunately, inclement weather can limit outdoor play possibilities, making it harder to help kids get the physical activity that they need. This series explores some of the best indoor play places in Philadelphia for you and your children to enjoy throughout the year. KIDS ON 12TH
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In addition to after school programs and swim classes, this kids gym has “School’s Out Camp” for all of the snow days and school holidays when parents need to work. You can pay as a sing-day drop-in or get discounts when you become a member.
CONS: only occurs on Wednesdays every
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TENTH COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Tenth Presbyterian Church, 1701 Delancey Street h t t p :// w w w . t e n t h . o r g / e v e n t s / t e n t h community-playgroup If you are looking for a steady indoor playgroup and a community of moms with whom to chat over coffee, this might be the right fit for your Wednesdays!
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HALL-MERCER CHILD AND PARENT PLAYGROUP 245 South 8th Street http://www.med.upenn.edu/hallmercer/center. shtml
This is a play and discussion group for families with young children so that parents can find support and friendship with each other while kids play in a child-friendly environment. Drop-in groups are offered in the Winter for families looking for indoor play spaces. AGES: 0-3 years
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THE SIGN OF THE Mermaid BY MICHAEL SCHREIBER & AMY GRANT
In the 18th century, South Second Street contained a large number of taverns. Some were alehouses that drew a rowdy crowd. Others were more respectable; farmers who came from the countryside to sell meat and vegetables in the New Market often used their bedchambers for overnight stays. The Sign of the Mermaid, a tavern on Second near Stamper's Alley, was a popular destination. The Mermaid was one of Philadelphia’s larger taverns, with three stories, an addition in the rear, and separate kitchen and stables. Despite the tavern’s popularity, the owners faced many obstacles and eventually were forced to go out of business. William and Jane Murdoch, who were married in 1763, opened the tavern during the turbulent years of the American Revolution. They appear to be the same couple who had previously run a hat shop at Front and Almond (Kenilworth) Streets. In March 1775, William Murdoch placed a notice in the newspapers stating that because of his having suffered “much affliction and loss,” he was compelled to leave the haberdashery business but would continue to clean and repair old hats. At the same time, Jane Murdoch would carry on as usual by selling ladies’ hats and clothing. After war broke out and the British threatened
to march on Philadelphia, William Murdoch served for a time with the city militia. By late 1778, as business began to revive after the British occupation, the Murdochs were living in the New Market area, and they soon opened the Mermaid tavern on Pine Street. A setback occurred in 1780 when two indentured workers at the tavern absconded with an unspecified amount of money from the bar room. The Murdochs offered a $400 reward for William Palmer, “an Englishman about 60 years old suffering from disabled fingers on his right hand,” and Hannah Kelly, a “Dutch woman” who “speaks bad English” and “makes use of snuff.” Despite such obstacles, the Murdochs steadily expanded their business offerings. Mrs. Murdoch served as the agent for Allen Cuningham’s bimonthly wagon service to towns in the South, including Baltimore. In October 1782, the Murdochs opened the Mermaid at its new location near Stamper Alley. A little over a year later, the Murdochs began their own coach and driver service to transport customers "to any part of the city they may desire." But problems persisted. In 1785, William Murdoch offered a $10 reward for information leading to the theft of a horse that had been hired out for an overnight journey. The black mare was wearing a “new pad on the saddle marked with WM on the crutches.”
Smith, had been convicted of grand larceny in New York City in January 1786 and had a mark (probably “T” for thief) branded on his skin as punishment. Soon after being released, Brock went to Philadelphia, where he continued his trade of burglary. In April of that year, William Murdoch appeared before the court of Oyer and Terminer to testify that he had been one of Brock’s victims. As this was not Brock's first offense, he was sentenced to death, but was pardoned a year later by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on condition that he emigrate from the United States. Sadly, the Murdochs’ troubles did not end there. Less than two years later, William Murdoch had fallen steeply into debt; the tavern was confiscated by the sheriff and auctioned off to the highest bidder. William and Susannah Hammill purchased the Mermaid and operated it for several years. Later, Susannah and her second husband, Daniel McKaraher, established a tavern across the street, in the building that is now the Twisted Tail. In 1789, Murdoch placed an advertisement in the newspapers requesting "speedy payment" from those who were indebted to him, and promising to repay "those who have any demands against him." In the midst of those financial difficulties, his wife left him. Murdoch announced in local papers that he was "determined not to pay any debts she may hereafter contract."
The Murdochs’ varied services might even have drawn some unwanted attention. William Brock, alias William
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TREASURER'S REPORT BY BEN SCHINDLER Before getting into the numbers, I would like to thank the QVNA Finance Committee for the hard work, great ideas, difficult questions, and ongoing support of the financial operation of the organization. The Finance Committee has helped the organization through review of our current status while planning for the future, being responsible and realistic in recommending policies and budgets, and assuring that the organization is on stable financial footing. Thank you to Gregory David, Peter Ross, Maria Roberts, Cindy Elliot, Bill Landy, and Paul Hilger for their dedication to the organization and the neighborhood. In 2015, QVNA’s financial status grew and the organization has continued to be stable and financially impactful. Our revenue increased significantly in 2015 due to the expansion of the community parking lot under I-95, a larger magazine with more opportunity for advertising, and a projected increase in financial support from our neighbors and friends. Our increased revenue allowed us to quickly reach three critical organizational goals:
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Hiring a full time Director.
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Rebuilding our organizational reserve.
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Reactivating our community grants process.
taking nearly 200 cars off of the streets and making parking “easier.” In addition, in 2015, approximately 10% of our revenue went go to rebuilding organizational reserve, which waned prior to the opening of the expanded parking lot. The organizational reserve is meant to assure that the organization will be able to continue to operate for at least three months should we lose our revenue sources. On the income side, approximately 80% came from revenue from the parking lot. In addition, approximately 13% came from advertising in our magazine, 6% from donations, and 1% from rental of Weccacoe for parties. As we look forward to 2016, we are thrilled that we will be able to continue to invest in our neighborhood in the ways enumerate above. In addition to the community disbursements, in 2016 we are excited that a number of our active committees will be increasing their work and impact. Therefore we are budgeting specifically for the work of the Schools and Youth Activities Committee, the Quality of Life Committee, and the Queen Village Tree Tenders. In addition, we are budgeting for an increase in expenses relating to our full-time Director and our expanded magazine to fullyear expenses.
Our primary financial investment was in direct services to the neighborhood, including approximately 29% of our expenses going toward salary and benefits to have a fulltime Director, 12% toward the publication of this magazine, 11% for direct community disbursement (grants, donations, and board initiatives such as Summer at Courtyard), 10% for sidewalk cleaning, 8% for general administrative (accounting, technology, insurance, and office supplies), and 6% for rent, building maintenance and cleaning after parties, and snow removal.
In 2016, with regard to income, we will look to better engage the neighborhood in our fundraising effort and increase the amount donated to the organization. In addition, we plan to better manage the rental of Weccacoe for parties so that the organization no longer takes a loss on the cost of cleaning the building. We expect this magazine to continue to be approximately revenue neutral and for the parking lot to continue to be our primary source of income. To the extent that our income exceeds expectations and we do not have significant unforeseen expenses, we intend to disperse additional funds through our community grants process.
In addition, 24% of our expenses went toward our rental of the parking lot, which helped bring revenue into the organization and supported quality of life in Queen Village by
*Due to publication deadline, 2015 Year-End Financials and 2016 Budget have not been finalized at the time of writing. Please see our website www.qvna.org for these documents.
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HOW TO CHOOSE a Dog Crate BY CORINNE AUSTEN
Crates are a great way to give your dog(s) a space of their own, transport them from place to place, and keep them out of trouble while you’re gone. Crates are not one size fits all. It is important to choose the right size crate and use the crate as a place of reward, not punishment! SIZE MATTERS An appropriately sized crate should be just big enough for your pooch to turn around and lie down. Dogs naturally do not poo or pee in spaces where they eat or sleep (i.e. the crate). However, if the crate is too big a dog may alleviate his or herself at one end. The biggest mistake owners make when buying crates is to buy one too large, thinking they are doing the dog a favor by buying them extra room.
old, he or she can probably spend closer to 5 or 6 hours if he or she has been exercised prior to being crated.
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The first time you bring home the crate, simply place a treat or dinner inside and allow the dog to go in on its own. Praise him or her for doing so. Continue to encourage crate use through food and affection.
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TYPES OF CRATES
Before purchasing a crate, measure the height and width of your dog. Add three to five inches to that number and that is the size crate you should buy. If you have a puppy, go ahead and buy a crate appropriate to the size he or she will be when fully grown. In the mean time, you can use a crate divider or plank of wood to block off the extra space. Puppies should not spend more than 4 hours at a time in the crate, as they will need to go to the bathroom. Once a puppy is about 4 months
• Wire Crates • Plastic Crates • Soft Sided Crates • Heavy Duty Crates • “Cute Crates”
For in depth descriptions and the pros and cons of each, visit The House Breaking Bible (thehousebreakingbible.com). They provide an excellent guide to the different types of dog crates you can choose from.
MAKE THEIR HOUSE A HOME The crate should be a welcoming place for a dog, not one he or she dreads being in. Never, ever, use it as a punishment. Cushion it with a blanket or pillows. Leave familiar toys for him or her to smell something familiar inside (and also play with when they’re bored). Make sure to always leave a bowl of water.
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THOUGHTS ABOUT
South Street
On South Street, residents and visitors enjoy dining, shopping, and partaking in annual celebrations and events. Here Queen Village residents share their favorite destinations and reflect on the past and future of our neighborhood Main Street. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SOUTH STREET? “I love that South Street is always a little weird, regardless of what its current streetscape is comprised of. I love that The Wooden Shoe is alive and well after all of these years. I love that I can eat German food one day, new American the next, and meatballs the next. I love the Saturday night musicians who play on the corner, and the farmer's market where I get my week's food. But more than anything, I love this community.” – Kaytie Brownstein “Sweet Life Bakery, South St Souvlaki, Garland of Letters, Atomic City, Boutiques, Eye's Gallery, Whole Foods, Supper, Percy St BBQ, Sneaker stores, Cohen Bro's hardware, Post Office, Headhouse and farmer's market” – Andrew Levitt “One of the longest continuous running restaurants on South Street is South Street Souvlaki. Tom opened his “Taverna” the same year we moved into the neighborhood and he's still going. This was the FIRST Greek restaurant and now there are many "Mediterranean" restaurants in neighborhood but South Street Souvlaki is high quality and more affordable for everyday dining than some of the newer and more “upscale” places.” – Steve Ramm
“Souvlaki has been there forever. Carl and I met and married in the old Original Downey’s. Hats in the Belfry, moved [a few blocks west on South] but still a great store. Hamburger and margarita at Copabanana. Ishkabibbles and of course the TLA.” –
“I would like to see some higher-end stores and restaurants more like seen on South Street on the west side of Broad Street.”
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ON SOUTH STREET?
“I hated to see Core De Roma leave. I thought it was the best Italian restaurant in the area and felt like my second home. The Latest Dish was also a winner! Too bad they are both gone.” – Jim Murphy
Suzanne Cross
“Fewer bars, more clothing and furniture shops. More high-end dining. Open Streets, like when the Pope was in town.” – Ari
Brownstein
"More open space, parks, pop-up gardens. A beer garden." – Andrew Levitt
– Ellen O’Hara
IS THERE SOMETHING THAT USED TO BE ON SOUTH STREET THAT YOU MISS?
“While I love Headhouse Books, Brickbat Books, and Mostly Books, I do miss The Book Trader. I used to spend hours in there browsing their incredible collection of used
“Brighter, white pedestrian-scale LED lighting. A grocery store (Trader Joe's?) on the East End of South Street near Headhouse Square.” – Erik Johanson
books.” – Amy Grant
“I'd LOVE to see an entertainment venue with SEATS. Some of us don't want to stand for 2-3 hours. TLA has them but rarely. I'd love to see a food store in the Abbott's Square Space that was to gave one (but it failed). In fact, it would be great to have the empty spaces in Abbotts Square South Street filled with places the neighborhood can use. The only places now are (seasonal) Rita's and Super Cuts (which I do patronize).” – Steve Ramm
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“I miss BusyBee! I miss when Chef's Table was a grocery store! And what was the comedy club's name? Laff House?” – Kaytie
“I miss a music venue which hosted acoustic music and had seats. Bring back the "coffee house". I miss Chef's Market's retail store.”
– Steve Ramm
“Pearl, Hillary's Ice Cream, Tower Records, Art galleries, Fluid.” – Andrew Levitt
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THE VOICE OF the Village
THANK YOU BISTROT LA MINETTE Thank you to Chef/Proprietor Peter Woolsey, General Manager Bret Lyons, and the entire staff at Bistrot La Minette for a fabulous evening on December 9, 2015. The proceeds from the fundraising dinner ($575!) will go to the Friends of Nebinger and Friends of Vare-Washington to benefit both elementary schools.
NEW QVNA COMMITTEES Are you interested in finding ways to enhance the safety and security of our neighborhood? If so, join the Public Safety Committee. Are you interested in facilitating conversations between neighbors and officials around topics like liquor licensing. If so, join the Government Relations Committee. Contact info@qvna. org or (215) 339-0975 for more information.
PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE On February 21, 2016 at 3pm, join neighbors at Painting with a Twist (621 E. Passyunk Avenue) for a fun fundraiser to benefit QVNA programs and initiatives. Invite your friends, samples some snacks and beverages, and enjoy step-by-step instructions to create one-of-a-kind “Philadelphia� creation. Visit www.qvna.org for more details.
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MARKET & CAFÉ New items on our vegan hot bar every day.
Enlivening juices and blended drinks made to order. Freshly baked vegan treats without refined sugar.
Extensive selection of local and organic produce. Vegan, organic, gluten-free, and raw options available.
Shop local. Shop ethical. Visit us today! 719 S 4th St
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J A NUA RY 2016 KATHY – 215.850.3842 PATRICK – 215.266.1537 www.conwayteam.com
KATHY, PATRICK AND THE
CONWAY TEAM
Merry Christmas – Happy Hanukkah! Merry Everything Patrick, Myself and Our Entire team sincerely Thank you for another Great Year. We Wish all the Best of Health, Peace, Prosperity and Happiness during the Holidays and in the New Year.
Our Warmest and Best Wishes to You and Yours, Kathy and Pat
90% OF OUR BUSINESS COMES FROM FRIENDS TELLING FRIENDS! NEW LISTING
246 Fitzwater St #4A
Take a relaxing 80 minute train ride to NY and save millions of dollars by buying this Chelsea/Tribeca/SOHO LOOK A LIKE. A true NY Loft w/ a million dollar view. Q.V., 2600 sq ft corner penthouse condo, 13 ft ceilings, 10-5x10 windows surround, total flexible space, elevator bldg. with parking + super location.
$1,300,000
NEW LISTING
717 Columbus Blvd #712 DOCKSIDE!
Wond North Facing Studio! Great Views, Terrace, Hrwd Flrs, Terrific Kit & BA, Garage Prkg, Concierge, Gym & Swimming Pool.
$259,000
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
856 S Front Street
200 Locust Street, #10F
A Designers Home! 3 Bedrooms + Family Room + an Office, 1.5 Baths, Fireplace, Patio, Balcony, Deck & Meredith Catchment + Parking.
$725,000
REDUCED!
308 Lombard Street
A Classic Home w/ Timeless Design Warm & Comfortable. All are found in this Lovely SH Home features 5/6 BR, 2.5 BA, Fp, Hrwd Flrs and a Lovely Garden.
125 Christian Street
QV! Historically Certified, Nice Corner Property, Mixed use, Multi Unit, Endless Potential, 2000 Sq Ft +/-, 18 x 73. Needs work.
Society Hill Towers! Fabulous Unit, to Die for Kitchen, Beautiful Bath, Hrwd Flrs, Floor to Ceiling Windows Surround & Dead on River Views.
$329,900
Lovely Pristine North Facing Unit. 1304 Sq Ft, 2 BR/2BA, Hrwd Flrs T/O, Terrace & Garage Parking, Incredible Amenities, concierge,
REDUCED $480,000
$444,900
PENDING
PENDING
PENDING
PENDING
314 S Butler Street aka 314 S Clarion St
620 Christian Street “A”
725-27 E. Passyunk
1520 E Moyamensing
SOLD!
SOLD!
REDUCED $845,000
Perfect & Efficient NY Style Loft in a A Charming 1300 Sq Ft Home! Lovely Gated Courtyard. Open, Spacious Architecturally Pleasing! 2 BR, 2 BA. & Dramatic, 20' Ceilings, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Fp, Hardwood Flrs T/O, Fp, Skylights & Many Flexible Space + Garage. Architectural Features.
$379,000
PENDING
REDUCED $725,000
PENDING
826 S. Front Street
$1,100,000
gym & swimming pool.
$479,000
A True Exquisite Federal Period Home. Designer Architects Home �enough said�.Double Property with Garage. Lovely Extra Wide, Lg Rms, High Ceilings, Details Details. Many Architectural features. 2 BR + a & Character, 2700 Sq Ft, 73' Deep, 4 BR + Office + Den & Lovely Garden. Library, 2.5 Beautiful Marble BA, Hrwd Flrs, Skylights, Garden & Meredith $479,900 Catchment.$659,000
745 S Randolph Street aka 746-748 E Passyunk Ave
Passyunk Square Condominiums! Own Private Entrance! 2 BR/1 BA, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Gorgeous Kitchen & Community Roof Deck.
$229,900
413 South 12th Street Extra wide Corner property!
REDUCED $650,000
1422 S Front Street
Terrific Development Opportunity in the Hot Pennsport Area! Land Square Ft is 14,100 - Lot Size is 143 Wide x 100 Deep Street to Street - 2 Street Frontages Fabulous Opportunity for Residential Developement. $2,000,000
327 Pemberton Street
Gated Courtyard! Lovely 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, 3 + Fireplaces, 2 Gardens + Meredith School Catchment.
REDUCED $449,000
REDUCED $419,900
PENDING
115 Catharine Street
238 Queen Street #5
REDUCED $899,900
$299,900
Terrific Large Family Home w/ Garage in QV! WOW! Under $300,000 with Meredith Catchment - features over 3000 Garage - 2 BR, 2 BA, Hardwood Sq Ft, Lg Rms, High Ceilings, 3 bdrms + Lg Floors, Meredith Catchment + Garden Den, Fp, 2.5 BA, Hrwd Flrs T/O + a Lg & Balcony. Deck/Garden.
DO
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120 Dickinson Street “D” 111-117 Walnut Street
South Village Court! 2900 Sq Ft - 20 x 54, 3 Four Exquisite Properties - Only 1 BR + Family Rm/Den, 2.5 BA, Hrwd Flrs, Gas Left, 5500 Sq Ft, Endless Amenities, Fp, Landscaped Garden, 2 Decks + Garage Elevator, Decks, Gardens & 2 Full Car Parking.
$539,900
4515 Sansom Street University City - Porch Front Home features 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Garden & Parking.
PENDING
SOL Wonderful Corner Property with Parking Extra Wide, 3 BR, 2 BA, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Garden & Deck.
219 Montrose Street
A Lovely Traditional Home. Beautiful Queen Village. Eclectic gem. 100 feet deep. 3300 sq. ft. 4+ bedrooms + Floors, High Ceilings, Large Rooms, 3 BR, 2 BA, Pretty Garden & in the now sought art studio. Great Kitchen + after Nebinger School. Viking/Bosch, gorgeous garden + $369,000 garage. Meredith Catchment.
305 Gaskill Street
SH Super Contemporary - Stunning - Design - Light & Space, 2 bdrms + Lg Den, 2 fabulous European baths, slate & hardwood floors + impressive, peaceful Japanese Garden. (Garage monthly parking included�. Furnished an option.
REDUCED $564,000
REDUCED!
428 Catherine Street 717 Columbus Blvd #507 DOCKSIDE!
A 2.5 Story Lovely Colonial Home! 2 BR, 2.5 BA, Hrwd Flrs, Kitchen w/ Granite Counterops & SS, Garden, deck & Meredith Catchment. Great Block.
NEW PRICE!
Garage
$2,500,000
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137 N. Croskey Street
Mode 7 by Masada Custom Builders, 5500 Sq Ft, European Influenced, Elevator, 2 Car Garage, 5 BR, 6 BA, Decks, Garden & Abatement.
$2,199,900
301 Race Street #310
Designer Studio Unit! Open Plan Concept! Large Unit. Hardwood Floors, Exposed Brick & Fab New Kitchen.
$259,000 or RENT $1300 REDUCED RENT!
PENDING
210 Spruce Street
A True Jewel! Circa 1830. A Lg Corner Property w/ Attached Prkg & a Lovely, Lg English Grdn w/ Fountain. 77 Ft Deep, 3 BR + Huge Fam Room, 2.5 Beaut BA, 5 Fp's & Restored Wd Flrs. A True Period Perfect Restored Property. Pristine Condition.
$1,199,000
SOLD SOLD!
207 Fitzwater Street
Historical Jewel! 1000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom + Dressing Area, Hardwood Floors, Large Garden & Meredith Catchment.
$299,900
RENTAL S
since the last issue we put under contract & sold 25 homes! 301 Race St #310 - $1300 REDUCED! 102 Fitzwater St - $1650 200 Locust 14C - $1650 419 Greenwich St - $1000 vREDUCED! 1130 Front St-1st Floor - $1750 REDUCED!
1342 S 4th St - $1400 525 Parrish St - $1700 748 S 4th St - $1900 705 S 5th St �coming soon� - starting at $1800 620 S Front St - Owners Unit - $3000 REDUCED!
WWW.CONWAYTEAM.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION & A LIST OF OUR INVENTORY, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS, OPEN HOUSES & VIRTUAL TOURS.
947 S 2nd St - $2400 790 S Front St - $1850 842 S American St A - $2000 337 S 12th St - $1900 212 Brown St - American Lofts - Starting at $1575
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