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Monthly Archives: May 2017
Roaring High Above 15th & Chestnut
I was headed to a newly opened art supply store in what is known as Center City in Philadelphia when I happened to look up. Fortunately the lighting was good, and I had my compact camera with the terrific zoom … Continue reading
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Posted in Blast from the Past, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged arcitecture, Joe Williams, lion, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, roar, sculpture, vintage
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Cherry Berry Galette
It was a pretty laid back weekend – a trip to the market, the fellas went to the movies, and a cook out was in the works for Monday. The cook out looked iffy, the sun was a no show and there … Continue reading
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Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged galettes, grilled chicken, holiday, South Philly, summer season
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Memorial Day 2017
In memory of many, in honor of all, thank you.
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ARCO Park
Today we present a fairly decent view of the way things were. This is ARCO Park circa late 1970s/early 1980s. It sat on Broad Street between Spruce and Pine. It’s all gone now — swallowed up by the massive Kimmel … Continue reading
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Posted in Blast from the Past, Philadelphia
Tagged 1980s, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, vintage
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UP on the Roof
We have recently told you of the work on the Civil War-era train shed at Broad and Carpenter Streets in South Philadelphia. Work continues as roofers scrape away the 20th Century modifications revealing what the building once was in the … Continue reading
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Posted in Blast from the Past, Looking South, Philadelphia
Tagged 2017, Broad and Carpenter, construction, demolition, Looking South, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, South Philly, train shed, USA
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Potatoes O’Brien
Potatoes O’Brien are potatoes, pan fried with red and green peppers, onion, and garlic. This dish is said to have been invented in the early 1900s, with a dispute that the recipe originated at Boston restaurant Jerome’s or possibly Jack’s in Manhattan. It is thought to be … Continue reading
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Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged brunch potatoes, dinner sides, potatoes, what to make for dinner
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Italian Market Festival 2017 – Day 2
Day two – the sun made an appearance, along with Jerry Blavat, The Verdi Band from Norristown, and some Saints! It was a blast!!! More photos behind the cut.
