BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ABOUT JULIAN F. ABELE
Julian Abele - (April 30, 1881 – April 23, 1950) was a prominent African-American architect, known best for his work on the Duke University campus and on the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (read more at Wikipedia)

Out of the Shadows (Smithsonian magazine, February 2005) - After decades of obscurity, African-American architect Julian Abele is finally getting recognition for his contributions to some of 20th-century America's most prestigious buildings.

Biography from the American Architects and Buildings database
PARK-RELATED & LOCAL LINKS
"Montrose Park" Yahoo! Group

Some archived park history (previously posted by SOSNA)

SOSNA - South of South Neighborhood Association

PhiladelphiaSpeaks.com ("Southwest Center City" forum)

SouthPhillyBlocks.com (August 2, 2006 park meeting report)

SWCC Calendar of Events

South of South Town Watch

SWCC Yahoo! Group



CITY-WIDE SERVICES

Philadelphia Police Department

Phila.gov

SEPTA (& SEPTA trip planner)

Philadelphia Parking Authority

Philadelphia Department of Streets
(eg. Trash Collection schedules)