Tag Archives: Philadelphia

A Jacket & Tie Kind of Town

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process … Continue reading →

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Still No Sign of the Sign

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Joe_Williams

I had recently written about the refurbishment of the iconic electrified boot that adorned the facade of the Boot & Saddle Bar only to be disappointed a few days later by the mysterious disappearance of that sign. Sadly, I have … Continue reading →

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Eagle Point Refinery

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading →

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A Sad Shrek

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another example of the urban phenomena I refer to as Truck Mascots. Truck Mascots are discarded stuffed animals that are usually lashed to the grills of large industrial trucks although this one is attached to a pickup. This driver … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Boot?!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Joe_Williams

I had just written about the beautifully restored Boot & Saddle Sign on Broad Street in South Philadelphia, and I was looking forward to it being lit up and sharing a shot on the site when this happened!Hey, what gives?!

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The Boot & Saddle Sign RESTORED!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Joe_Williams

If you’ve driven, biked, walked or crawled along South Broad Street near the Ellsworth subway stop in Philadelphia over the past several decades, you’ve probably seen this sign: The bar was vacant for years, but it’s recently been refurbished and … Continue reading →

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10th & Market

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Another of my from the hip shots.

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Italian Market Festival 2015 – Day Two

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Today is your last chance to head down to The Italian Market Festival for cannolis, accordion music, and Cannuli’s amazing roast pork sandwiches! The festivities go on until 6 pm – see you there! More photos behind the cut. 

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Neo-Classical Sunrise

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Joe_Williams

A little after six in the morning on Broad Street. Shot of the Ridgeway Library which is now the front of The Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing Arts.

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