Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Old-Ass Building: Hugo Bilgram Machineworks

1217-33 Spring Garden Street


Photo by Michael Bixler
             Y'all know I hate concrete buildings, but this badboy stands as proof that they weren't always too bad. On top of that, its originator was one of the most badass Philadelphians that ever lived. Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily, and donate some scrilla while you're there!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Old-Ass Building: Treacy Building

2700 Germantown Ave

Photo by Michael Bixler
              This building is badass for several reasons-- check out what they are at the Hidden City Daily!

Monday, October 26, 2015

Old-Ass Building: Keyser Building

1017 Arch Street


         This little white building in Chinatown is pretty dang cool-- check out my story about it at the Hidden City Daily!

Monday, October 12, 2015

Old-Ass Parking Garage: Aldine Garage

2027-2039 Sansom Street


Photo by Michael Bixler
             Haven't written about a parking garage in awhile and this one is a good example of what parking garages should look like. Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily!

Monday, September 28, 2015

Old-Ass Building: Big George's Stop N Dine

283-285 South 52nd St

Photo by Michael Bixler
            This little corner of West Philly's 52nd Street business corridor has sure seen a lot of action in its time. Not only is it now for sale, you can also read my story about it at the Hidden City Daily!

Monday, September 14, 2015

Old-Ass Building: Hotel Carlyle

1423-25 Poplar St

Photo by Michael Bixler
              Not only do I love the name of this Hotel, I love that it is one of the only remaining vestiges of the city's storied past. Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily!

Monday, August 31, 2015

Old-Ass Building: Woodward-Wanger/Lawsonia Building

1106-1114 Spring Garden Street

Photo by Michael Bixler
                This is another building I've always enjoyed and it looks like after all these years, it's finally gonna be re-used! Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!