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Tag Archives: Philadelphia
They Still Exist
…but my guess is not for long. This one looks to be the telephonic equivalent of a dirty gas station toilet. It still had it’s receiver which is extremely rare, but I did not put it to my ear to … Continue reading
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged copper wire, pay phone, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, phone, The Wire
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Is it safe?
Apparently not. Spotted on Ellsworth Street in South Philadelphia.
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged broken, burglary, Marathon Man, not safe, Philadelphia, safe, South Philly
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Bus Stop
Waiting for the 47 bus on a bitter cold evening.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged chilly in Philly, Lit Brothers building, Philadelphia, SEPTA
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R.I.P. Gene London
Philadelphia television legend Gene London has passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting Gene back in 2015 at The Kimmel Center. Read about it here.
Posted in News, Philadelphia
Tagged Gene London, kids show host, Philadelphia, television
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Bring Us Some Piggy Pudding
This inflatable pig was on display in front of the Atlantic Building which once housed The Philadelphia College of Art. I guess they ran out of inflatable rats.
Posted in Holiday, Philadelphia
Tagged inflatable, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, pig, union
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Park
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Center City, Midcentury Modern, old/new, Philadelphia
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