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Tag Archives: South Philly
Looking South – Last Day at the Pool
Today is the last day for swimming at the Marion Anderson Pool. We bid farewell to the lifeguards, pool staff, and neighborhood regulars and wish them a happy fall, winter, and spring – until we meet again!
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Marion Anderson Rec Center, pools, South Philly, summer in Philly
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Looking South – Flags at Marion Anderson Pool
The Marion Anderson Pool has been renovated thanks to neighborhood volunteers. The chain link fence between the seating area and the pool has been removed, and umbrellas and lounge chairs dot the area around the pool.
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Marion Anderson Rec Center, South Philly
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Looking South – After the Storm
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Saturday in the Park
No, this is not Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. While I was shooting the Red-Tailed Hawk – I spied this little fellow snacking on a pretzel perched on the edge of a wire trash can. SaveSave SaveSaveSaveSave
Looking South – Stairway to Heaven
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged dumpster, South 11th Street, South Philly
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Guardians of the Park
When we bought our house, we were thrilled that it came with a park at the end of the block with trees, benches, and a bocce ball court. Down the road, we discovered that it also came with a group … Continue reading
Looking South – Train Shed Update
More of the restoration process of the Train Shed on Broad and Carpenter Streets. Additional photos under the cut.
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Broad & Carpenter, South Philly
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Looking South – Train Shed
Train shed on Broad & Carpenter being stripped down to it’s skeleton in order to be restored and incorporated into some new construction. The ongoing process has been fascinating to watch. More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia
Tagged Broad & Carpenter Streets, Lincoln Square, South Philly
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