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Tag Archives: South Philadelphia
Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade 2017
Who’s Sorry Now? Not me, I got to meet the magnificent Connie Francis, Grand Marshal of Philadelphia’s Columbus Day Parade held yesterday on Broad Street. Pictured is Ms. Francis with disc jockey Jerry Blavat – “The Geator with the Heater”. More photos … Continue reading
First Library Card
Kindergarteners at Philadelphia’s Southwark School get their first library card.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Free Library of Philadelphia, portraits, South Philadelphia, Southwark School
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Dom’s Shoe Repair
A magnificent sign located at 13th and Tasker in South Philadelphia.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Dom's Shoe Repair, Looking South, old sign love, South Philadelphia
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“Just For Men” Santa
It looks like Santa caved into the pressure of our youth oriented society and got a touch up. Personally, I’m rather fond of the white beard. If Santa wants to spruce up his looks, you can never go wrong with a leather … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Just For Men, Santa, South Philadelphia
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Rocky 50K Run
Ambitious runners on Saturday morning taking part in the Rocky Run, an unofficial 50K race that began in South Philadelphia and finished at The Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Rocky Run, South Philadelphia
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Setting Up the Stands
Early Saturday morning in the Italian Market, vendors stocking their stands.
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, produce vendors, South Philadelphia
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Glorious Relic
Another glorious neon relic from a bygone era sadly in need of restoration, but I don’t think there is the money, interest or will. A beautiful job was done on the Boot and Saddle sign just up the street, but … Continue reading
Posted in Philadelphia
Tagged Broad Street, decay, neon, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philips Restaurant, rust, South Philadelphia, USA, vintage
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