Tag Archives: architecture

Reading Terminal Headhouse

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Joe

12th and Market Streets in Philadelphia, PA Construction began in 1891 and was completed in 1893, with the headhouse officially opening as part of the Reading Terminal in 1893. Designed by Francis H. Kimball, a prominent New York-based architect known … Continue reading →

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C’mon Get Happy!

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Tina Garceau
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Looking Up Along Market Street

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Joe

I detest cell phones particularly “smart” phones so I carry a camera and I look up. I saw this old beauty on Market Street while running some errands.

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The Drake from Broad Street

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Tina Garceau

The Drake, an architectural gem, upstages bigger, but boring glass towers.

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On Locust Street

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Joe_Williams
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The Drake from 15th Street

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Joe_Williams
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Urban Texture

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Joe_Williams

Off of Rittenhouse Square in what is known as Center City in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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