Category Archives: South Philly Safari

The Indefatigable Fig Tree

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Joe

Italian immigrants probably planted these fig trees in these hardscrabble, concrete back yards generations ago for a taste of the old country. This one is growing from a neighbor’s yard, and despite being harshly pruned and cut to the very … Continue reading →

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They Still Exist

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Joe

…but my guess is not for long. This one looks to be the telephonic equivalent of a dirty gas station toilet. It still had it’s receiver which is extremely rare, but I did not put it to my ear to … Continue reading →

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Jefferson Square

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Joe

Spring has not completely sprung, and the trees are still bare and looking a lot more Halloween than Easter. I pushed the spookiness of the scene a bit with Affinity Photo.

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Is it safe?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Joe

Apparently not. Spotted on Ellsworth Street in South Philadelphia.

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Like Spotting Bigfoot

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Joe_Williams

Inexplicably, a phonebooth stands at the corner of 15th and Snyder in South Philadelphia. I haven’t seen one in years and suddenly coming upon one was surprising if not startling. Sadly, the receiver was vandalized so no, it was not … Continue reading →

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On Broad Street

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Joe_Williams

Saint Rita of Cascia

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Happy Birthday, Walt Whitman!

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Joe_Williams

We at Willceau Illo News celebrate the 200th anniversary of poet Walt Whitman’s birth with one of the stranger sculptures dedicated to the man. This bizarre Zardoz/Planet of the Apes head of Whitman adorns the entrance of the Whitman Shopping Plaza … Continue reading →

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Where Rocky Got Hitched

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Joe_Williams

I just watched Rocky II for the first time in years. In it Rocky makes Adrian an honest woman, and the film makers showed the facade of a Church. I figured it had to be in Philly, but where? A … Continue reading →

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Looking South – March Madness

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Tina

It’s snowing like crazy in Philly, the Boy and I ventured out to buy some snow storm snacks.  Afternoon plans include baking and board games, be safe everyone!

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Looking South – Handle With Care

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Tina

More handmade sign love at Termini’s Bakery. SaveSave

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