Tag Archives: tiled entryways

Tiled Entryways on 4th Street

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Tina

More tiled entryways in Philadelphia’s fabric district.

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Tiled Entryway on Pine Street

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Tina

These tiled entryways are everywhere, this one I discovered on the 1100 block of Pine Street. I wonder if “M.S.” were the initials of the business that occupied this space or the name of the person who owned the building? … 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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Another Tiled Entryway

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Tina

This one is located on 9th and Bainbridge. SaveSave 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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Tiled Entryways

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Tina

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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