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Comment on Lower Schuylkill: The Upside of Philly’s Underside by Rich

Rich — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:57:31 +0000

Loved your article , I’m a truck driver who runs thru Philadelphia all week. I love the views
That I can see because I’m high up , especially going over bridges . It’s a view most people
can’t see because their low or because they’re starring at their phone. Another stunning structure I grew up crossing all the time with my dad was the pulaski skyway in jersey city nj.
It too soared over industry , wharehouses , and swampland.

Comment on Lower Schuylkill: The Upside of Philly’s Underside by Matt Marcucci

Matt Marcucci — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:48 +0000

Great post, Ken. “And isn’t Philadelphia at its best when it’s averse to pretense?” I couldn’t agree more.

Comment on Lower Schuylkill: The Upside of Philly’s Underside by Bill Brookover

Bill Brookover — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:46:34 +0000

Well said. Sometimes we can’t see the importance of things staring us in the face. I like your framing the trip around the life span of a car – from fuel to crusher. Do you remember when the City briefly proposed a Bicentennial fair on the west shore of the river down under the bridges? I always wondered how that might have played out.

Comment on The Cannonball House: Beyond Preservation Purgatory by Bill Brookover

Bill Brookover — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:24:16 +0000

You’re right, Ken. A complete failure of historic preservation, both regulation and motivation. It’s a testament to the durability of building construction that it lasted as long as it did on skids in the parking lot!

Comment on 1601 Locust Street and “The Perfect Square” by Davis

Davis — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:04:26 +0000

It should be noted that Hazelhurst & Huckle also did the rectory of St MArk’s Church in the same block.

Comment on An Expressive Gateway at Broad and Fairmount by GroJLart

GroJLart — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:28:51 +0000

Great piece– I love the Gilded Age Town Square myself.

Here’s pieces I’ve written about buildings at this corner:

700 North Broad: http://hiddencityphila.org/2012/04/last-vault-of-the-nouveau-riche/

Park Theatre, which stood at 701 North Broad: http://philaphilia.blogspot.com/2012/05/lost-building-of-week-may-2nd.html

American Trust: http://philaphilia.blogspot.com/2011/07/old-ass-building-of-week-july-18th.html

Comment on The Wrong Side of the Tracks by Harry

Harry — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:20:04 +0000

For more information on the PRR in Phialdelphia, all you need to do is contact the PRR Technical & Historical Society, Philadelphia Chapter.

Comment on A Philadelphia Zelig by Ken Finkel

Ken Finkel — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:54:05 +0000

Thanks for reading and the valuable feedback. My mistake. It is John Jr. in that image, which is now correctly identified.

Comment on A Philadelphia Zelig by Karie Diethorn

Karie Diethorn — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:38:20 +0000

Ken–

This is fabulous! We’ve just acquired a set of drafting instruments sold at McAllister’s, and your blog entry came in so handy. Thanks!

One question about the last photo of McAllister in his shop: is it John Jr. or William Y. who’s pictured?

Comment on William H. Shoemaker Junior High School by Steven Ujifusa

Steven Ujifusa — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:38:31 +0000

Yes, the picture is on display in the lobby of the Shoemaker school. Call the school for an appointment. http://www.masterycharter.org/schools/middle-and-high-schools/shoemaker-campus/about-shoemaker.html