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Tag Archives: Italian Market
C&S Discount
One of my favorite stores on 9th Street has closed, and it breaks my heart. C&S Discount has been an anchor on the corner of 9th and Carpenter for forty years, unfortunately the building has been sold and they’ve lost … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th & Carpenter, 9th Street, C&S Discount, Italian Market, party supplies, Tony & Suki
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Tiled Entryways Part III
Since I began shooting these tiled entryways, I now find myself running into them all over the neighborhood. This green and white beauty, almost serves as a welcome mat to a private residence, while the two under the cut provide … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Tiled Entryways Part II
More South Philly tiled entryways – I find it interesting that some had the business owner’s name, or the address, while others were purely ornamental. More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 9th Street, Bella Vista, Gennaro Tito Manlio, Italian Market, J. Tenaglia, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Waiting For Pizza
On Saturday mornings, the boy and I have our routine – we walk to 9th Street and shop for dinner. When we’re finished, we head to Lorenzo’s for pizza. It was Joe, who began shooting photos of Lloyd as a … Continue reading
Looking South – Eagles Pep Rally on 9th Street
On Friday, three former members of the Philadelphia Eagles stopped by on 9th and Montrose for a meet and greet. David Akers, Irving Fryar, and Bill Bergey chatted with locals, posed for photos, and signed balls and jerseys. Although I … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! We’ll see you back here in 2018.
Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, C&S Discount, Italian Market, party favors
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Merry Christmas!
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Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th & Washington, 9th Street, Golden Donuts, Italian Market, Santa, South Philly
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Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
An ongoing television documentary series on the history of Philadelphia was being filmed on 9th Street on Monday. Pictured above is actress Olivia Phillips, who portrays one of the period shoppers in the market. SaveSave SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
Dragon Fruit
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Giordano's, Italian Market
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