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Category Archives: Philadelphia
Black and White and Read All Over
Newsstand in the vicinity of 15th and Locust circa 1981. The Photo Elective All students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process black and … Continue reading
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Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Philadelphia, Photography, The Photo Elective
Tagged 35mm, analog, Locust, newsstand, PA, Philadelphia
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Caturday
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Posted in Caturday, Feline Fridays, Philadelphia
Tagged South Philly kitty, window cat
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More Tiled Entries
It’s been a while since I last put up a post showcasing some of South Philly’s tiled entryways. This example on South 10th Street is a little worse for wear, but I love the waves around the perimeter!
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Angel’s Trumpet
An Angel’s Trumpet folded up in late afternoon.
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It was Strawbridge & Clothier
This was one of Philadelphia’s premier department stores. It has sadly gone out of business along with the rest of the retail chain. Tina and I and everybody I know who lives in Philadelphia shopped here. They had everything — … Continue reading
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The Dorothy Haon Letters
I was running errands in my neighborhood, when I came across old letters scattered on the rain soaked steps of a Church. The envelopes were yellowed with age and one had a three cent stamp affixed to it. My curiosity … Continue reading
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Squeeze!
Some phenomenal parallel parking in South Philly!
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Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged city life, South Philly, street parking
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