Tag Archives: South Philadelphia

Tiled Thresholds – AMICO

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Joe_Williams

This one is a little worse for wear, but it’s a beautiful type treatment.

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Urban Stencil

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Tina
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A Produce Box with a Story

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Tina

From time to time, I’ll post pictures of interesting graphics I find on produce boxes on 9th Street. Over the weekend, I came across this corn crate from Russo’s Fruit & Vegetable Farm, memorializing a man named “Tony”. I did … Continue reading →

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Fancy Fiat

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Tina

I spotted this 1969 Fiat 500L on 9th Street over the weekend. I’m not really clear as to why it’s there – perhaps some kind of promotion, or a labor of love – the decoration is hand painted, and not … Continue reading →

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Fiorella’s Sausage

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Tina

Another heartbreaker, on Wednesday I spotted a “For Sale” sign in the window of Fiorella’s – another long time neighborhood business closing.  Fiorella Sausage Company was established in 1892 by Luigi Fiorella. Four generations later, the tradition of seven handmade … Continue reading →

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Mario Lanza’s Birthplace Demolished

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Tina

I just discovered that Mario Lanza’s boyhood home, located at 636 Christian Street, is being demolished to make way for two multi-family homes. How is it that the home of  a famous opera singer who made movies in Hollywood, and … Continue reading →

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More Tiled Entryways

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Tina

A shopping trip down East Passyunk Avenue with the boy, yielded more tiled entryways to shoot. I tried to research DiBiase located at 1623, to get an idea of the kind of business and a time frame – but I … Continue reading →

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Tiled Entryways Part III

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Tina

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 →

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Looking South – Music in the Park – The Belleville Quartet

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Tina

On Tuesday night, The Belleville Quartet – a Philadelphia based acoustic jazz ensemble played at Bardascino Park at 10th and Carpenter. It’s the first in a series of summer concerts my neighbors and I look forward to. SaveSave SaveSave

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Tiled Entryways Part II

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Tina

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. 

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