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Category Archives: Philadelphia
Under 95
In South Philadelphia
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 95, concrete, convergence, dirt, grime, highway, Joe Williams, overpass, Pennsylvania, perspective, Philadelphia, photography, rust, South Philadelphia, urban
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Washington Square
Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Philadelphia, The Photo Elective
Tagged 1980s, analog, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, photography, Tina Garceau, USA, vintage
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Broad & Pine
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Joe Williams, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, photography
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Broad & Chestnut • The Photo Elective
Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore 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 … Continue reading
Box 2217
Here’s another one of Tina’s photo elective shots of Center City Philadelphia circa 1981. As I’ve written before, illustration majors at the Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a photography course where the students would shoot, process and … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Philadelphia, Photography, The Photo Elective
Tagged 1980s, analog, Broad and Locust, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, Tina Garceau, USA, vintage
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Christmas in South Philadelphia
…about 50 years ago. My Dad must have stayed up late getting everything in place. It’s the early 1960s. My stocking is on the end. No stocking for my younger brother who hadn’t shown up yet. I was the baby.
Posted in Blast from the Past, Holiday, Philadelphia
Tagged 1960s, Christmas, South Philly, toys, tree, vintage
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The Photo Elective – Steve & Eydie
Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau taken in 1981. Her camera was aimed toward the South on Broad Street just a couple of doors from Anderson Hall which is now The Atlantic Building. She was probably in front … Continue reading
Cappuccio’s Meats
My son and I were walking home yesterday at dusk when I shot this photo of Cappuccio’s Meats on 9th Street. It’s a family owned business that opened in 1920. Cleavers, well worn cutting boards, and the most amazing selection of … Continue reading

