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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
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Monday, May 1, 2017
Old-Ass Building: George Institute
5100 Lancaster Avenue
Some parts of West Philly still have ancient relics left behind from its earliest days of development. Here's just one of them-- read all about it at the Hidden City Daily!
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Old-Ass Building:Electric Traction Company Delaware Avenue Station Engine House
939 North Delaware Avenue, 950 North Penn Street
Some buildings just know how to survive. This old bastard has been standing on the riverfront since 1895 in nearly continuous use and laughs at other riverfront buildings that need historical designations to survive. Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photos by Michael Bixler |
Monday, April 3, 2017
Land Use History: 3rd and Willings Alley
228 South 3rd Street
Switching things up a bit-- the southwest corner of 3rd and Willing's Alley is one of the few pieces of land that can be traced back to day one. Check it all out at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Westmoreland Building
212-224 South 3rd St
I've been trying to write about this building for as long as this blog has existed. Finally, I've gotten my skills up enough to find out everything about this great Society Hill Building. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
I've been trying to write about this building for as long as this blog has existed. Finally, I've gotten my skills up enough to find out everything about this great Society Hill Building. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
Monday, March 6, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Prettyman Building
764-772 South Broad Street
This building is just one piece of the Prettyman legacy, but is by far the most important. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
This building is just one piece of the Prettyman legacy, but is by far the most important. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Adam Scheidt Brewing Company Philadelphia Branch
963 North 9th Street
This beat-up old building is connected to both Philadelphia beer history and Philadelphia pie history. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
This beat-up old building is connected to both Philadelphia beer history and Philadelphia pie history. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Walls & Pearsall Building
437 North 11th Street, 1041 Ridge Avenue
I've admired this building for years, but have only reached the research skill level to find its history recently. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
I've admired this building for years, but have only reached the research skill level to find its history recently. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
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