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Tag Archives: Philadelphia
Urban Texture
Along Grays Ferry Avenue
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Grit, iron, Philadelphia, urban, weathered
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What’s for dinner?
Deep in South Philadelphia
Posted in South Philly Safari
Tagged meat, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, store
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Municipal Pier No 38
Along the Delaware River in Philadelphia
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged Delaware River, dock, Philadelphia, pier, rust, sign, waterfront, weathered
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Flyover
The Thunderbirds and The Blue Angels fly over South Philadelphia. Flyover Philadelphia from Joe Williams on Vimeo.
The Indefatigable Fig Tree
Italian immigrants probably planted these fig trees in these hardscrabble, concrete back yards generations ago for a taste of the old country. This one is growing from a neighbor’s yard, and despite being harshly pruned and cut to the very … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, South Philly Safari
Tagged fig, fig tree, Italy, Philadelphia, South Philly, spring
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Only Two Bits at Broad & Lombard
I found another pay phone in Philadelphia, and a call on this one will only set you back 25¢! Of course, the disinfectant used to kill whatever transferred from the receiver to your ear may cost considerably more. This coin … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Philadelphia
Tagged 25¢, Broad Street, disease, pay phone, Philadelphia, phone
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Found Another One!
Pay phone on Chestnut Street between 8th and 9th in Philadelphia, PA. This one appeared to be wheelchair height. Once again, I did not attempt to verify if it was operating.


