Tag Archives: 9th Street

New Stands on 9th Street

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Tina

The rickety, haphazard, wooden stands that have been thoroughly beaten up by the elements and use have been replaced by clean, sturdy and colorful metal stands that should be appealing to customers and stand the test of time in the … Continue reading →

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A Neon Reminder

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Tina

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Christmas Food Shopping on 9th Street

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Tina

Despite the rain, shoppers came out in droves to buy their produce and meat in the Italian Market.

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Push Carts and Produce

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Tina

In the early days of South Philly, Italian immigrant produce vendors would wheel their wares around the neighborhood or alleys in push carts like this. Many of them would rise before dawn and push their carts to Delaware Avenue to … Continue reading →

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First Day of Autumn

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Tina

As much as I’ll miss the colorful bouquets in the market, I do look forward to my favorite time of year – sweater weather!

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Lamb on 9th

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Tina

Lamb seen on 9th and Washington!

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Looking Up – 9th & Christian Streets

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Tina

More work from the Baltimore-based street artist Reed Bmore. You never know what you’ll see when you look up!

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Fresh Coffee

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Tina

Vintage sign I found while wandering around with my camera.

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Anastasio II Seafood

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Tina

There’s nothing I love more than hand painted signs – Italian Market, Philadelphia.

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Italian Market Festival 2022

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Tina

After two years, The Italian Market Festival returned to 9th Street over the weekend. Despite the high temperatures, turn out was tremendous. The food, entertainment, and people watching did not disappoint! More photos behind the cut.