Old-Ass Building: Kerns Building

2209 Chestnut Street

Photo by Michael Bixler

                This funny-looking building has always fascinated me-- ends up it was built by its own architect! Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!

Old-Ass Building: Potter-Diesinger Auto

2207 Chestnut

Photo by Michael Bixler

                Another Center City Building getting an overbuild by Astoban Realty Group/Urban Space Development. This one started as an auto dealership in the 1920s! Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!

Old-Ass Building: 10 South 10th

10 South 10th Street

Photo by Michael Bixler

              I've always wondered about this skinny bastard. Find out all about it at the Hidden City Daily! 

Old-Ass Building: Mallas Building

942 Market Street

Photo by Michael Bixler

                   This building is a hell of a lot older than it looks. Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily!

Old-Ass Building: Midtown II

122 and 124 South 11th St

Photo by Michael Bixler

                   I miss the Midtown II already and now its being altered. Read all about its history at
the Hidden City Daily!

Lost Building: John Ellis & Brother Teas & Coffee

9 South 16th St

Image courtesy Ellis Coffee

               Those of you who hate the new digital signage at East Market should appreciate how crazy advertising in this city once was. Check this one out at the Hidden City Daily!

Old-Ass Building: Messiah Universalist Home

4949 Old York Road

Photo by Michael Bixler

                     I'd like to say that mega-architect Frank Furness went out with a bang, but he didn't. Here's the story of one of his company's final buildings that has fallen into obscurity. Check it out at the Hidden City Daily!