Category Archives: Blast from the Past

In My Room

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another Photo Elective shot that seems more like an act of desperation than an intentional attempt at art.

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Friday the 13th

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Being that Halloween is practically upon us, I figured I would dust off this curious piece of ephemera found in a flat file cabinet at a Philadelphia area printer.

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Heading East in 1981

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process … Continue reading →

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Broadway & Olive Circa 1982

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another shot of the shop formerly known as Smiles. I have posted about this shop before, but this is a different view. This is the corner of Broadway and Olive Street circa 1982.

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Gene London

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Of the great pantheon of kid show hosts who graced the airwaves and won the hearts and minds of children in the Philadelphia broadcast region, Gene London, the genial host of The Gene London Show is one of the last … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Joe_Williams

A self-portrait circa 1982. This is yet another Photo Elective shot. I’m not sure if this was to finish off a roll of film or was part of an assignment. I’ve heard other people from art school mention a self-portrait … Continue reading →

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A Jacket & Tie Kind of Town

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process … Continue reading →

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Courtesy is Caring

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Joe_Williams

I meant to put this name-badge up on Fathers Day, but, of course, I couldn’t find it, and it’s only natural that I came across it when I was looking for something else. I never did find the other thing … Continue reading →

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Joseph LaJeunesse

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Tina Garceau

The good news is there was writing on the back of this photo – Mr. Joseph LaJeunesse, 79 Grover Street, wake tonight. I guess “wake tonight” isn’t such good news, but at least there’s a name. I believe this may be … Continue reading →

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