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Category Archives: Italian Market
Fiorella’s Sausage
Another heartbreaker, on Wednesday I spotted a “For Sale” sign in the window of Fiorella’s – another long time neighborhood business closing. Fiorella Sausage Company was established in 1892 by Luigi Fiorella. Four generations later, the tradition of seven handmade … Continue reading
Blueberries
One of my favorite things about summer besides swimming, are blueberries! I love baking with them, stirring them into yogurt for breakfast, or eating them as is. The market is now loaded with locally grown berries, and there is nothing … Continue reading
Looking South – Freezer Orders Filled
Neon sign in the window of Cappuccio’s Meats – a fixture on 9th Street since 1920. Their sausage selection is nothing short of amazing!
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Cappuccio Meats, Italian Market
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Carnations
Flowers spotted on Saturday morning on 9th Street.
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, carnations, flowers, pink
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C&S Discount
One of my favorite stores on 9th Street has closed, and it breaks my heart. C&S Discount has been an anchor on the corner of 9th and Carpenter for forty years, unfortunately the building has been sold and they’ve lost … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th & Carpenter, 9th Street, C&S Discount, Italian Market, party supplies, Tony & Suki
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Succulents and Cacti
A sweet little group of plants I spotted on 9th Street this week. SaveSave
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, cactus, plants, succulents
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Christian Street Baptist Church
Christian Street Baptist Church was built in 1890 for the congregation of the Protestant Episcopal Italian Mission & Church of L’Emmanuello. It breaks my heart to see this architectural gem being demolished, so that a developer can build overpriced condos in … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Christian Street Baptist Church, demolition, historic buildings, South Philly
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Tiled Entryways Part III
Since I began shooting these tiled entryways, I now find myself running into them all over the neighborhood. This green and white beauty, almost serves as a welcome mat to a private residence, while the two under the cut provide … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Another Tiled Entryway
This one is located on 9th and Bainbridge. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged S. D'Agostino, tiled entryways
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