Tag Archives: Pennsylvania

South Philly Varmint

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Tina Garceau

When Joe calls me after he’s left for work, it means one of two things – he’s forgot something or he’s seen something crazy on his way to work. Such was the case yesterday morning when he spotted this fellow … Continue reading →

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Pigeons at Palumbo

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Joe_Williams

The Academy @ Palumbo • 1100 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA

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Over It Already?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Joe_Williams

I spotted this yesterday, the day after Christmas, on Washington Avenue. Apparently, these folks have had enough of the Yuletide season and couldn’t wait to de-decorate. Couldn’t hold off ’til New Years?

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Truck Mascot

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Joe_Williams

While this may not count as a true Truck Mascot being that the vehicle is not a truck but a school bus, I feel it’s close enough. It is mostly a big International truck adapted to haul kids off to … Continue reading →

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Fall on South Broad Street

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Joe_Williams

A beautiful autumnal scene on an otherwise unspectacular section of Philadelphia’s main drag.

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The Pumpkin of Dorian Gray

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Some people have trouble letting go. Spotted on South Broad Street in South Philadelphia.

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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.

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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!

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Glorious Relic

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Another glorious neon relic from a bygone era sadly in need of restoration, but I don’t think there is the money, interest or will. A beautiful job was done on the Boot and Saddle sign just up the street, but … Continue reading →

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