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Category Archives: Looking South
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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JUMP!!!
Neighborhood kids cooling off in the dog days of August.
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged city pools, South Philly, summer
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Looking South – Now That’s a Door!
Running around South Philly as much as I do – every once in a while I’ll stumble upon an architectural gem like this door. I love the keyhole shaped leaded glass window, and the quilted tin that surrounds the mail slot. … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged architectural gems, beautiful doors, South Philly
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Looking South – El Carnaval de Puebla 2018
El Carnaval de Puebla took over Washington Avenue on Sunday – it was a visual wonderland! More photos after the cut.
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged caravaleros, El Carnaval de Puebla, Mexican culture, Parade, South Philly, Washington Avenue
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Looking South – John’s Water Ice
John’s Water Ice has a magnificent sign, and their water ice ain’t bad either! They’re located at 8th and Christian Streets, and are open for the 2018 season!
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged old sign love, South Philly, water ice
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Looking South – Rise and Shine
I ran across this food photo taken at Saté Kampar on Passyunk Avenue while looking for another photo. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop in – it’s a cozy little place and their food is wonderful!
Posted in Food, Glorious Food, Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Passyunk Avenue, restaurants, Saté Kampar, South Philly
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Looking South – Door on Kimball Street
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Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged doors, Kimball Street, South Philly
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Ellsworth-Federal Stop
What do you do when the train is late and you’re bored?
Posted in Adventures in Commuting, Looking South, Philadelphia
Tagged Broad Street Line, commute, Joe Williams, perspective, Philadelphia, photography, SEPTA, South Philly, tile, underground, urban, USA
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