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Category Archives: Italian Market
Peaceful Sunday on 9th Street
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Cappuccio's Meats, Mario, produce vendors, Sunday morning
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Street Art
Seen on 9th Street, mixed media – old newspaper articles, maps and paint.
Posted in Collage, Italian Market, Philadelphia
Tagged maps, mixed media, newspapers, paint
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There Ain’t No Rhyme for Oranges
Every now and again while wandering around 9th Street, I’ll spot a nicely designed produce box. Such was the case today with this carton of Ultimate Oranges – bold, simple graphics, three colors – it’s an eye catcher. And by … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, graphic design, oranges, produce box love
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The Corner of 11th and Christian
Sadly gone. Giunta Brothers was a Mom-and-Pop kitchenware shop that stood at 823 S 11th Street in South Philadelphia for decades offering kitchen gadgets that could not be found anywhere else.
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged 2004, demolition, Giunta Brothers, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia
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Apples to Apples
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’m beginning to pie plan. One pumpkin and three apples are on this year’s agenda – and I am thankful that I have The Boy to help me carry home, and peel many, … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Photography
Tagged apple pies, baking, Thanksgiving, the boy
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Urban Pumpkin Patch
Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Giordano's Produce, Halloween, pumpkins
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