Monday, February 29, 2016

Old-Ass Building: Niessen Building

1201 Race Street

Photo by Michael Bixler






            The builders of this awesome structure must have had some level of prescience-- they built a flower building right near a place Flower Shows would occur every year! Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily!

Monday, February 15, 2016

Old-Ass Building: Wilson Building

118-22 South 16th Street

        
Photo by Michael Bixler
                  I've always loved this little building in the densest part of Center City-- standing for 105 years, its been through a lot and will soon live a new life with apartments up top. Read all about it at the Hidden City Daily

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Old-Ass Building: Pennsylvania Theatre

209-15 Fairmount Ave



               A lot of folks forget that Northern Liberties is old as crap-- but some of the really old stuff is still standing-- this old bastard right here flies under the radar but is from the early 19th Century. Heavily altered and probably missing its facade, learn all about it at the Hidden City Daily!


Friday, January 8, 2016

Old-Ass Building: Quaker City Wheelmen's Club

1400-02 W. Oxford St

     
Photo by Michael Bixler

                  This jawn right here is pretty incredible for a whole slew of reasons. Learn all about it at the Hidden City Daily!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Old Ass Building(s): Ten Remaining Derelicts

Philadelphia, PA

Photo by Michael Bixler

           I put together a list of 10 properties that are still underutilized as shit despite the kick-ass building boom the city if going through. Read all about them at the Hidden City Daily!

Monday, December 7, 2015

Old-Ass Building: Fox-Henry Residence

1906-08 Spruce St


               I've always liked this mansion-condo and now you're going to like it too! Check out its long and diverse story at the Hidden City Daily!

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!