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Category Archives: Photography
Monster Storm
According to the local weather channels, there is a “monster snow storm” headed our way. Salt was purchased, boots are lined up at the door, and the fridge is stocked. Plywood is resting up for the arduous task of sitting … Continue reading
Looking South – Bubbles Laundromat
Drop off service at 26th & Dickinson.
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Grays Ferry, laundromats, South Philly
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Looking South – The Royal Theater
I am mournful to report the obliteration of another piece of Philadelphia’s past. The Royal Theater on 15th and South was built in 1919, and showcased African American entertainers. While it may not be as historically significant as the city’s other gems, it was … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged music, South Philly, South Street, The Royal Theater
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Cat on Montrose Street
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Montrose Street, South Philly, street cats
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Happy Birthday Plywood!
We met Plywood when he crashed a BBQ we had in early June. We didn’t realize it, but he was auditioning for his new family.
First Library Card
Kindergarteners at Philadelphia’s Southwark School get their first library card.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Free Library of Philadelphia, portraits, South Philadelphia, Southwark School
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Dom’s Shoe Repair
A magnificent sign located at 13th and Tasker in South Philadelphia.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Dom's Shoe Repair, Looking South, old sign love, South Philadelphia
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Waiting for a Haircut
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Shear Magic, South Philly, the boy
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