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Category Archives: Philadelphia
Tiled Entryways Part III
Since I began shooting these tiled entryways, I now find myself running into them all over the neighborhood. This green and white beauty, almost serves as a welcome mat to a private residence, while the two under the cut provide … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Another Tiled Entryway
This one is located on 9th and Bainbridge. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged S. D'Agostino, tiled entryways
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Tiled Entryways Part II
More South Philly tiled entryways – I find it interesting that some had the business owner’s name, or the address, while others were purely ornamental. More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 9th Street, Bella Vista, Gennaro Tito Manlio, Italian Market, J. Tenaglia, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Tiled Entryways
They’re all over South Philly, tiled entryways that marked former businesses – bakeries, drug stores, and butchers. I walk by them on a daily basis, and this week I decided to take some photos to showcase the various shapes, styles, … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Antonio Bonuomo, bakeries, butchers, drug stores, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Italian Market Festival 2018 – Day Two
Day two of the annual Italian Market Festival – the weather cooperated, there was a good crowd, great food, music, and the Procession of the Saints! More photos after the cut!
Italian Market Festival 2018
The traditional climbing of the greased pole! More photos under the cut.
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 9th Street, greased pole, Italian Market Festival, teamwork
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View from the Broad Street Line
City Hall visible from the stairs at the Walnut Street stop. SaveSave
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Broad Street Line, Center City, SEPTA, subway
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Crybaby!
My current obsession is taking photos of produce graphics. I spotted this beauty while shopping at Giordano’s on 9th and Washington! SaveSave
Posted in Food, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Crybaby Onions, Giordano's, produce graphics, South Philly
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