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More Tiled Entryways
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
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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Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Looking South – Music in the Park – The Belleville Quartet
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
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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Tagged 9th Street, Bella Vista, Gennaro Tito Manlio, Italian Market, J. Tenaglia, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Tiled Entryways
They’re all over South Philly, tiled entryways that marked former businesses – bakeries, drug stores, and butchers. I walk by them on a daily basis, and this week I decided to take some photos to showcase the various shapes, styles, … Continue reading
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Tagged Antonio Bonuomo, bakeries, butchers, drug stores, South Philadelphia, tiled entryways
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Broad Street Run 2018
Great turnout for yesterday’s Broad Street Run, and the weather was perfect! Photographs by Joe. SaveSave
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Looking South – Eagles Pep Rally on 9th Street
On Friday, three former members of the Philadelphia Eagles stopped by on 9th and Montrose for a meet and greet. David Akers, Irving Fryar, and Bill Bergey chatted with locals, posed for photos, and signed balls and jerseys. Although I … Continue reading
