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Tag Archives: Washington Avenue
One of These Things is Not Like the Other
Posted in Adventures in Commuting, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged South Philly, Washington Avenue
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Washington Steaks
This is another digital photo of another building that ain’t there no more. This is another victim of the relentless March of Progress. I couldn’t tell you if the steaks were any good, but there is no denying that sign.
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Washington Avenue, Washington Steaks
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Looking South – El Carnaval de Puebla 2018
El Carnaval de Puebla took over Washington Avenue on Sunday – it was a visual wonderland! More photos after the cut.
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged caravaleros, El Carnaval de Puebla, Mexican culture, Parade, South Philly, Washington Avenue
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Looking South – Letters on Washington
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Washington Avenue
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Snack Food Icon
I was going about my normal routine, when I came upon this slightly disturbing sight. It’s weird seeing a cartoon huckster of candy coated popcorn made flesh, silently and somewhat creepily beckoning passers-by to sample his wares. I tried to … Continue reading
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Cracker Jacks, South Philly, Washington Avenue
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Weathered
Part of the steeple of what was The Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The building now houses the Phat Quang Buddhist Temple. Read about it here.


