Category Archives: Philadelphia

Water Lily

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Tina
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Rose is a Rose is a Rose

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Tina

Some neighborhood eye candy during one of my afternoon jaunts with The Boy.

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Remembering a Veteran on Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Joe

Dan Love served in the army and found himself in Phu Loi, Vietnam about 50 years ago. He was a shutterbug his whole life and took a number of photographs and slides of his time in Southeast Asia. He uncovered … Continue reading →

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Flyover

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Joe

The Thunderbirds and The Blue Angels fly over South Philadelphia. Flyover Philadelphia from Joe Williams on Vimeo.

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Uncle Sam

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Tina

Poster seen on 9th Street – a modern day twist on the iconic James Montgomery Flagg illustration, used to recruit soldiers in World War I and World War II. Be safe, wear your mask!  

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The Phanatic

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Tina

The Phillie Phanatic is the official mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies. Although Major League Baseball has been suspended for now, the diehard fans are still out there!  

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Tina

 

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Only Two Bits at Broad & Lombard

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Joe

I found another pay phone in Philadelphia, and a call on this one will only set you back 25¢! Of course, the disinfectant used to kill whatever transferred from the receiver to your ear may cost considerably more. This coin … Continue reading →

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Creative and Performing Arts High School

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Tina

The corner of Broad and Carpenter, it was the Ridgeway Library and was repurposed as a school in the 1990s.

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Found Another One!

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Joe

Pay phone on Chestnut Street between 8th and 9th in Philadelphia, PA. This one appeared to be wheelchair height. Once again, I did not attempt to verify if it was operating.

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