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Tag Archives: South Street
Terrible Movie, Great Soundtrack: The Unlikely Brilliance of Casino Royale’s Music
Back in the day, I stumbled across a song that grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. It was on WPEN, a Philadelphia “easy listening” station that’s long gone, catering to the Geritol set with its smooth, unhip vibes. I’d heard … Continue reading
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Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Stuff Joe Likes
Tagged 1960s, adult contemporary, Burt Bacharach, Casino Royale, concept album, Dusty Springfield, easy listening, Frank Zappa, Herb Alpert, James Bond, Philadelphia, physical media, pop music, Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, soundtrack, South Street, spoof, The Look of Love, Tower Records, WPEN
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Gone, Daddy, Gone!
Places in and around Philadelphia that aren’t there anymore. Continue reading
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Posted in Blast from the Past, Philadelphia
Tagged 1975, 1990, 35mm, analog, camera, Flickr, Gone Daddy Gone, Headhouse Square, NewMarket, out of business, Philadelphia, South Street
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Mannequin on South Street
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Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged mannequin, South Philly, South Street
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Looking South – The Royal Theater Part II
The back wall has been obliterated, the chain link fence removed. I’ve written about the demolition of The Royal Theater before, this is all that remains. It will soon be gone and sadly forgotten. One more photo behind the cut.
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Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged demolition, neglected theaters, South Philly, South Street, The Royal Theater
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Looking South – The Royal Theater
I am mournful to report the obliteration of another piece of Philadelphia’s past. The Royal Theater on 15th and South was built in 1919, and showcased African American entertainers. While it may not be as historically significant as the city’s other gems, it was … Continue reading
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Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged music, South Philly, South Street, The Royal Theater
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Philly Free Streets
On Saturday, The City of Philadelphia temporarily closed off some of their streets allowing people to bike, run, and walk.
