This is a response to "The City is Destroying Cresheim Cottage."Construction on Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hil began in January 2008. Many of the businesses along the Avenue have seen a significant decline in their business. Vincent, owner of Yu Hsiang Garden, has seen his business decline by as much as 50% up from 30% since the construction reached his front door.
By mfeagans
Tags : Chestnut Hill, Complaint Choir, First Person Arts, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, Yu Hsiang Garden, digital storytelling, flip camera, germantown avenue construction
Michael realizes that the stories he's collecting from his father's former colleagues have meaning for him and his family.
By mfeagans
Tags : Feagans, Howard Feagans, Philadelphia, digital storytelling, family, fireman, storytelling
I spoke with Walter Lidsay at his home in South Jersey. Walter worked in the Philadelphia Fire Department from 1950 until 1977 when he retired as Battalion Chief. Walter talks about the start of desegregation at Engine 11 in 1952.
Engine 11 was an African American unit only, from 1919 - 1952. Walter is one of five surviving firefighters who worked at Engine 11 before it was desegregated in 1952.
By mfeagans
Tags : Bella Vista, Engine 11, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, Walter Lindsay, desegregation, firefighter, fireman
Alfred Ward was born in 1928 and was raised in South Philadelphia. I spoke with Alfred at his home in Mount Airy. Alfred joined the Philadelphia Fire Department on a whim in 1950 and retired 28 years later. He talks about how he went about learning to be a fireman at a time when training began the first day on the job.
From 1919 - 1952 Engine 11 and Fireboat 1 were manned by African-American fireman only. Alfred is one of five surviving retirees who worked at Engine 11 before the Philadelphia Fire Department was desegregated in 1952.
By mfeagans
Tags : Alfred Ward, Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, South Philadelphia, digital storytelling, firefighter, fireman, oral history
Clarence Brogden, 86 years old, was born and raised at 21st & Montgomery Sts. in North Philadelphia. His mother was born on an Indian reservation in South Carolina. She came to Philadelphia as a child. His father was born and raised in South Philadelphia.
I spoke with Clarence at the Club Valiants meeting hall in Mount Airy. Shortly after serving in the armed forces during WWII Clarence joined the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1946. He was assigned to Engine 11. In this story he tells that Engine 11 fireman were transferred to formerly all white firehouses.
From 1919 - 1952 Engine 11 and Fireboat 1 were manned by African-American fireman only. Clarence is one of five surviving retirees who worked at Engine 11 before the Philadelphia Fire Department was desegregated in 1952.
By mfeagans
Tags : African American, Clarence Brogden, Engine 11, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, desegregation, digital storytelling, fireman, oral history
Clarence Brogden, 86 years old, was born and raised at 21st & Montgomery Sts. in North Philadelphia. His mother was born on an Indian reservation in South Carolina. She came to Philadelphia as a child. His father was born and raised in South Philadelphia.
I spoke with Clarence at the Club Valiants meeting hall in Mount Airy. Shortly after serving in the armed forces during WWII Clarence joined the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1946. He was assigned to Engine 11. In this story he talks about his early days in the fire department.
From 1919 - 1952 Engine 11 and Fireboat 1 were manned by African-American fireman only. Clarence is one of five surviving retirees who worked at Engine 11 before the Philadelphia Fire Department was desegregated in 1952.
By mfeagans
Tags : African American, Clarence Brogden, Engine 11, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, digital storytelling, fireman, oral history
I spoke with Walter Lindsay and Lloyd Alma At Walter's home in South Jersey. Walter and Lloyd are retired fireman from the Philadelphia Fire Department. They talk about Captain James G. Davis who instilled pride and camaraderie among the men at Engine 11 through discipline.
Engine 11 was an African American unit only, from 1919 - 1952. Walter and Lloyd are two of five surviving firefighters who worked at Engine 11 before it was desegregated in 1952.
By mfeagans
Tags : Bella Vista, Captain Davis, Engine 11, James G Davis, Lloyd Alma, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, South Philadelphia, Walter Lindsay, digital storytelling, firefighter, fireman, oral history
I spoke with Walter Lindsay and Lloyd Alma At Walter's home in South Jersey. Walter and Lloyd are retired fireman from the Philadelphia Fire Department. They tell us about the street games they played in the '30's growing up in West and South Philadelphia respectively, and some of the places they visited in the city.
Engine 11 was an African American unit only, from 1919 - 1952. Walter and Lloyd are two of five surviving firefighters who worked at Engine 11 before it was desegregated in 1952.
By mfeagans
Tags : Devils Pocket, Lloyd Alma, Philadelphia, Ruby Street, South Philadelphia, The Pocket, Walter Lindsay, West Philadelphia, Wharton Street, deadblock, halfball, marbles, street games
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