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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Fergie's Pub
1214 Sansom Street
This bar is a Philly classic, but the building it uses has been a Philly classic for a much longer time! Check out its 150 year history at the Hidden City Daily!
Friday, October 20, 2017
Lost Building: John Hopkins Warehouse
50-54 North Delaware Avenue (now Interstate 95)
Who knew there was a Hale on the Delaware Riverfront? One of his first buildings, no less! Find out all about it on the Hidden City Daily!
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Old-Ass Building: University Avenue Facility
600 South University Avenue
I and others get questions about what the hell this building on the Schuylkill is-- well now we have the answer. Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
Monday, September 25, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Tripoli Barber Supply Company
606 South 9th Street
I've been wondering about this old bastard forever-- ends up some of my bootlegging paisanos were responsible for it along with one of the only Italian-American architects in town. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Indochino
1606 Chestnut Street
I've always loved this building and its architect gets no respect. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
I've always loved this building and its architect gets no respect. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Frishmuth & Bros Company
1701 West Lehigh Ave
This old tobacco works was designed by the firm that did the Bellevue-Stratford-- and at around the same time! Learn all about it at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Old-Ass Building: Godfrey Roller Company
1219 Race Street
This thin building by the Convention Center has been through a lot of shit. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!
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| Photo by Michael Bixler |
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