Category Archives: South Philly Safari

Christmas in Cardboard

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Tina Garceau

The residents of South Philly do it up right!

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South Philly Musicians Remix Mural

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Tina Garceau

Traveling down Broad and Tasker Streets the other day, I got my first glimpse of the completed South Philly Musicians Remix mural designed by artist Eric Okdeh.

Posted in News, Philadelphia, South Philly Safari | Tagged Charlie Gracie, Eric Okdeh, South Philly Musicians Remix Mural | 2 Comments

House of Terry

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Tina Garceau

In my travels around South Philly for work assignments, I’ve found a treasure of vintage and homemade signs such as this one, for what looks to be a shuttered salon. It’s not a great sign, but I kind of miss these amateurish … Continue reading →

Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari | Tagged hair salons, homemade signs | 2 Comments

Window along Washington Avenue

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a little urban texture from South Philly. This was on Washington Avenue West of Broad Street which is being gentrified but is wonderfully industrial. This is a factory window gloriously illuminated by the rays of the setting sun.

Posted in South Philly Safari | Tagged city, grid, industrial, Joe Williams, orange, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, South Philly, sun, sunset, urban texture, yellow | Leave a comment

You Keep a Knockin’

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Joe_Williams

This says it all! A note attached to a door on 11th Street in between South and Bainbridge. Taken with my horrible cell phone camera. Folks, never leave home without a decent camera!