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Marie Riess, a resident of Fishtown for 66 years said the neighborhood is going through a sudden change and thanks to the 'new' residents moving in; the neighborhood is building up nicely.
The neighborhood of Fishtown is being developed thanks to the painter, metal workers, scuptors, and musicians who have moved in causing a revitalization of the neighborhood.
Fishtown is truly a "family neighborhood" in the Philadelphia area because most of the people still living here are related and have lived in the same homes most of their lives.
www.temple.edu /murl/Fishtown_000.htm   (533 words)

  
 Fishtown and the Shad Fisheries : Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Fishtown’s name, according to popular understanding of the origins of neighborhood names in Philadelphia, is supposed to derive from a visit paid by Charles Dickens to the nei
The American shad is the largest member of the herring family of anadromous fish, meaning those species that, as adults, return to spawn in the river of their birth.
The term Fishtown was first applied to a corner of the triangle of Old Kensington between Cherry [Berks] Street and Gunner’s Run [Aramingo Avenue] and from both sides of Old Point Road [Richmond Street] to the river, where the shore fishermen lived.
www.hsp.org /default.aspx?id=513   (1311 words)

  
 -+- Meathaus Comics + Meathaus Press + Meathaus Enterprises -+-   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Sketches of Fishtown # 28 by Jeffro Kilpatrick
Sketches of Fishtown # 27 by Jeffro Kilpatrick
Sketches of Fishtown # 25 by Jeffro Kilpatrick
www.meathaus.com /comics.php   (297 words)

  
 Deal will save historic Fishtown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
After several months of negotiations, owners of Fishtown, the historic fishing village and Leelanau County tourist magnet, have reached a $3 million purchase deal with the Fishtown Preservation Society.
The deal includes 11 properties in the Fishtown district adjacent to the Leland Harbor, the fishing boats Janice Sue and Joy and related fishing licenses to maintain an active fishing business on the docks.
LELAND — Owners of Fishtown, the historic fishing village and Leelanau County tourist magnet, reached a $3 million purchase deal with the Fishtown Preservation Society.
www.record-eagle.com /2006/jun/16fishtown.htm   (366 words)

  
 The Fishtown Preservation Society -
The Board of Directors of the Fishtown Preservation Society (FPS) are pleased to announce another milestone in their effort to save the historic Fishtown property in Leland, Michigan with the passing of the $2-million mark in their fundraising campaign.
Phase Three of the FPS plan for Fishtown would seek to raise an additional $2 million to complete the sale and to move forward with plans to maintain and preserve Fishtown's historic structures, while also offering historical interpretation and educational programs to reflect the rich history of commercial fishing on the Great Lakes.
Fishtown is an authentic and vital connection to our maritime heritage, and we have just one opportunity to keep this historic treasure intact for the future.
www.preservingfishtown.org   (1030 words)

  
 Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fishtown is actually a subsection of the larger surrounding Kensington neighborhood, as evidenced by early maps of the area.
The name of Fishtown is derived for its former role as the center of the fishing industry on the Delaware River.
The apocryphal local legend traces the name of Fishtown to Charles Dickens who purportedly visited the neighborhood in March 1842, but records show this to be false, as it was named Fishtown prior to his visiting.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fishtown   (492 words)

  
 Fishtown purchase deal reached   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Laura Quackenbush, a board member of the Fishtown Preservation Society, sits across from the north side of Fishtown that will be acquired by the society, along with the fishing boats Janice Sue and Joy, for preservation.
The Fishtown Preservation Society said Wednesday it's negotiated a "letter of intent" with the Carlson family owners to acquire the Fishtown property along the Leland River- an authentic fishing village that draws tens of thousands of tourists each year to northern Leelanau County.
Fishtown business owner Phil Anderson welcomed the deal, and said it will help maintain the docks as a combination of a vibrant summertime business district and a historic attraction.
www.gtherald.com /2006/mar/02fish.htm   (543 words)

  
 Local group may be able to buy Fishtown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Representatives of the Fishtown Preservation Society met with the Carlson family - Fishtown's owners - this month to discuss sale of the property to the nonprofit group that wants to secure the property as a historic and commercial attraction.
Fishtown - it's century-old shanty town appearance draws tens of thousands of visitors a year to northern Leelanau County- almost went on the real estate market this year.
Carlson, who's pieced together the Fishtown district since the late 1970s, said it's a complicated sale because he owns some of the parcels while others are in joint ownership with his brothers Mark and Leon.
www.record-eagle.com /2005/dec/20fish.htm   (495 words)

  
 FishTown Watch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
FishTown Watch has been formed in response to the frustration felt by many long time and new residents regarding the negative quality-of-life issues and rising crime rates in our neighborhood.
FishTown Watch members will take photos of illegal activity, record license plates of cars that frequent nuisance properties, report suspicious activity, and work with the police and appropriate city agencies to install security cameras and initiate increased police presence where necessary.
This sit-in was organized in response to a request from the police district to deter mischief night crime and vandalism at the cemetery.
www.fishtownwatch.org /index.htm   (539 words)

  
 Fishtown Apartments from The Philadelphia Apartment Company
There are many one, two and three-bedroom apartments available in Fishtown that are a convenient 15-20 minute ride to Center City and a short walk from the areaís arts venues, restaurants and retailers.
When relocating to an area like Fishtown, it is most important to have a confident understanding of the area around the apartment rental.
Furnished studio apartments in Fishtown are in very high demand these days due to the excessive open space they provide, as well as their modern characteristics and image.
www.phillyapartmentco.com /neighborhoods/fishtown   (1523 words)

  
 Leelanau Enterprise // News // For sale: Fishtown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
He enrolled Fishtown with state and national registers of historic places in the 1970s, but stopped short of seeking the more restrictive historic district designation.
While money was certainly an issue in turning down the Fishtown Preservation Society’s offer, a second deal-breaker emerged during negotiations around the future of the Carlson’s Fishery building and other assets of the family fishing operation.
They used the already-established preservation society as a vehicle to pursue saving Fishtown, and succeeded in convincing the Carlsons to keep the properties off the market until their latest offer was turned down.
www.leelanaunews.com /editorial.php?id=1743   (1177 words)

  
 North Fork Skagit River Reverie by Bruce Brown (from State Magazine)
Several stilt houses were visible in the willows on both aides, including one trim place where a man was splitting firewood on the deck.
Fishtown, which is the largest of the river communities, swung into view as we paddled, out of the slough into the main river again.
The second part of Fishtown is located about 50 yards upriver at the base of a green hill.
www.astonisher.com /archives/skagit_fishtown.html   (2315 words)

  
 Fishtown Phila Pa Page Four   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The area that eventually became known as Fishtown was a small section in the northeast corner of the District of
Wilcox was told a story by another older resident of Fishtown, Mr.
And it would seem likely that the people of the fishing town were responsible for the name Fishtown.
members.aol.com /jimkings77/page1.html   (903 words)

  
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 Leelanau Enterprise // News // Saving Fishtown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
A non-profit group is hoping to purchase historic Fishtown in Leland, preventing development of the popular tourist destination.
The Fishtown Preservation Society is working with members of the Carlson family to assure that the area remains open to the public and that commercial fishing—in some form—continues along its ageless docks.
Rumors have circulated that the Carlsons were looking to sell their holdings in Fishtown, which includes most of the buildings and docks lining the north shore of the Leland River.
www.leelanaunews.com /editorial2.php?id=1049   (734 words)

  
 About Fishtown ~ Tug Stuff
Amidst all this fishing excitement, Fishtown was born.
In addition to our beloved Fishtown, the area around the historic site faced changes with the demand of the fishing industry.
In the face of modernization, Leland's Fishtown has remained tied to its roots.
www.tugstuff.com /fishtown.php   (644 words)

  
 Trouble with Sweeney: Fishtown Briefcase EP: Pitchfork Record Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Scanning the tracklist of The Trouble with Sweeney's new EP, Fishtown Briefcase, is particularly instructive: Three of the six songs have proper names in or as their titles, suggesting that they are about real people and actual relationships.
Fishtown Briefcase (the title refers to a 24-pack of beer with a handle) features songs as character sketches, exploring how people think and act as well as what they mean specifically to Sweeney.
He sees Young Song, apparently an old friend of an old friend, "dancing on the tabletop in the backroom at the Love Lounge." But he can't join her fun, and "I've got nothing important in my life tonight" is the best he can come up with in the way of a pick-up line.
www.pitchforkmedia.com /article/record_review/22773/Trouble_with_Sweeney_Fishtown_Briefcase_EP   (577 words)

  
 Archive of Articles
At Carlson's Fisheries, you can see this family of hardy Scandinavians working in the same Fishtown as their predecessors with one goal in mind: to supply Leelanau County with fresh Lake Michigan fish.
Charter fishermen who leave from Fishtown the "Harbor" along: smoked turkey, brie, cucumber and herbed mayo on a fresh baguette.
Fishtown is located on River Street in the heart of Leland.
www.traversemagazine.com /archive.htm?do=detail&id=33426   (565 words)

  
 Fishtown Life
This website is sponsored by the Fishtown Neighbors Association.
The next general membership meeting of the FNA will be held on Thursday December 21st, 2006 at 7PM at the Fishtown Recreation Center.
To recognize the efforts of local businesses to help preserve the beauty and character of Fishtown, the Beautification Committee will award the “Golden Fish” to businesses who demonstrate a commitment to enhance our neighborhood by consistently keeping their property, trash receptacles, and surrounding area clean and attractive.
fishtownlife.com   (171 words)

  
 Leelanau Enterprise // News // Tentative Fishtown sale reached   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The sale would guarantee that the properties retain their fishing heritage and fishing village charm, which have been bringing tourists to Leland since the turn of the last century.
“It all boiled down to what was the best way to sell and preserve Fishtown,” said Carlson, who with his brothers entertained a number of options for the disposal of their properties.
They began purchasing property in Fishtown in the 1970’s, and were successful in having Fishtown placed on state and national registers of historical places.
www.leelanaunews.com /editorial2.php?id=2058   (832 words)

  
 Where the River Ends   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The summer inhabitants were mostly swallows, although as Fishtown gained in fame the list of laid back visitors gave strong competition to the swallows.
In recognition of this act of merit the Dalai Lama's brother met with Charlie and gave him an ancient Tibet bronze seal of the conch — the call to prayer in a Buddhist monastery.
Charlie was the first of the Fishtown artists in the hermetic tradition.
www.booksatoz.com /fishtown   (416 words)

  
 Life Along the Manitou Passage / Leland's Fishtown
Where the Carp River meets Lake Michigan, a natural fish ladder formed a traditional Native American fishing ground used long before white settlements.
Fishing peaked in 1930 and then declined due to species depletion from overfishing, introduction of exotic species, and regulations favoring sports fishing.
Today, the fishing settlement is known as "Fishtown".
www.schoolship.org /maritime/leland.html   (251 words)

  
 Fishtown, Philadelphia Pa.
Fishtown is a Neighborhood in Philadelphia Pa. located very close to Olde City and Center City Philadelphia.The
Because of the odor's from this area, the name Fishtown was born and remains
Fishtown, but I hope we don't forget what being a "Fishtowner" is all about.
hometown.aol.com /jimkings77/myhomepage/philadelphia.html   (934 words)

  
 Community Calendar
FISHTOWN WATCH - If you are interested in joining FishTown Watch, please register for our upcoming training session on Thursday, November 30th.
The images will be used to create a Fishtown Diary which will be kept on display at the Library.
FISHTOWN RECYCLES - The first Saturday of each month the Fishtown Neighbors Association recycles paper, cardboard and plastic bottles # 1 & 2 (lids removed).
aoh51fishtown.com /_wsn/page4.html   (632 words)

  
 Scholarship Information Page
All regular "non-sponsor memebrs" of the Fishtown A.C. Alumni Association, Whose status is that of "Good Standing" as of March 24th in any given year, may have any qualifying children in their immediate family apply for the Alumni Association's Annual Scholarship Award.
The child has been a member of the Fishtown Athletic Club during the past twelve months prior to the submission of an application for scholarship.
The child is a student in or has accepted an offer to attend an accredited private high school, parochial high school, university, or trade school and seeks the scholship to cover part of the tuition for the accredited private high school, parochial, college, university, or trade school during the next school year.
www.angelfire.com /mo/fishtownacalumni/scholarship.html   (1278 words)

  
 Fishtown
Once you enter into the heart of Fishtown, this 'Welcome to Fishtown' sign will greet you.
Houses in Fishtown were less than $50,000 many years ago.
The new corner cafe caters to everyone in the neighborhood, especially to the artisans who can enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
www.temple.edu /murl/Fishtownstory.htm   (107 words)

  
 Traverse: Destination
At 28, Clay is the fifth in a line of commercial fisherman–hardy Scandinavians with a connection to the land and an enduring determination to find a livelihood on the lake.
The Carlsons, however, remained true to Fishtown roots, continuing the fresh and smoked fish trade throughout this difficult decade.
They work in the same Fishtown as their predecessors–the busy harbor has kept its utilitarian aesthetic and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
www.traversemagazine.com /destination.htm?go=l2_0001   (881 words)

  
 Fishtown Life » Welcome to the official Fishtown Neighbors Association Web Site.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
FNA Meetings are held at 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Fishtown Recreation Center, Montgomery Ave.
The FNA meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM at the Fishtown Recreation Center, located at Montgomery Ave.
Kristi has been named as FNA Beautification Chair and is looking for people to join her as she and her committee spruce up the community.
www.fishtownlife.com /fna.php   (354 words)

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