Category Archives: Philadelphia

Syd Kushner W I D E S H O E S

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Joe

Advertisement for a Philadelphia shoe store from a November 23, 1971 edition of the Courier Post, a Southern New Jersey newspaper.

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The Last Picture Show

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Joe

The United Artist Theater on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia has closed permanently.

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Washington Steaks

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Joe

This is another digital photo of another building that ain’t there no more. This is another victim of the relentless March of Progress. I couldn’t tell you if the steaks were any good, but there is no denying that sign.

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The Corner of 11th and Christian

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joe

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.

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Tina

The Toothy Burlap Horror Show – this year’s creature is sort of a lamprey eel crossed with a giant leech. Night time shots to follow!

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Urban Pumpkin Patch

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Tina
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Jack O’Lantern

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Tina
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Urban Texture

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Joe

Along Grays Ferry Avenue

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Beer on Wheels

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Tina

Seen on 6th Street between Chestnut & Market.

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Municipal Pier No 38

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Joe

Along the Delaware River in Philadelphia

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